Why is apprenticeship a great choice for you?
An apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training and classroom learning that leads to a skilled trade credential. It lets you put your brain and body to work, doing something you love. It’s a chance to sharpen your skills, get better at your craft and turn ideas into things you can see, smell, taste and touch.
Paid training, a satisfying hands-on career, flexibility—these are just a few of the great reasons to consider starting your apprenticeship journey!
Explore the Options before Apprenticeship
Foundation Programs
Learn the basic knowledge and skills needed for entry into a trade through classroom and shop settings, without a sponsor.
Youth in Trades Programs
Get started in a trade while you’re still in high school, which means learning from experts, gaining hands-on experience and even earning a paycheque—all before you graduate.
Training Programs for Underrepresented Groups
Explore trades with skills development and employment supports specifically tailored for women, Indigenous peoples and other equity-deserving groups.
Financial
Support
If you need financial assistance, there are several options—including grants, loans and tax credits—that you may be eligible for.
Advisory
Support
Our Apprenticeship Advisors are available to answer your questions and provide 1-on-1 support.
Apprenticeship Mobility
If you are registered as an apprentice in another province or territory and relocating, you may be eligible to receive credits towards your apprenticeship in B.C.
Success Stories
Success Stories
Miho Hind: Preparing For Technical Training
In 2024, we shared the inspirational story of Miho Hind – a newcomer and new mom who found a supportive community in her new career as a plumbing apprentice. We connected with her on the eve of her starting level 3 technical training to see how she is doing.
Brandon Widen: Forging a New Path as a Powerline Technician
Brandon’s journey to become a powerline technician (PLT) wasn’t the career he originally expected, but it was one that changed his life.
Sheet Metal Apprentice Elizabeth Moses Creates Change & Community
When Elizabeth Moses describes sheet metal work – her eyes light up and you can hear in her voice how excited and curious she is about her trade. She is passionate about inspiring more women and underrepresented groups to explore a career in the skilled trades, and building a more diverse, inclusive workforce.