Sep 13, 2023 News Article Record Number of Apprentices Participate in Skilled Trades in B.C. Last YearMore than 41,000 registered apprentices in over 100 trades worked towards certification to help fill the 83,000 additional jobs anticipated in the skilled trades in the next decade.
Sep 28, 2023 News Article Breaking Barriers – First All-Indigenous Class of Electrical TrailblazersIn British Columbia, a remarkable achievement is illuminating the path to a brighter future.
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Nov 01, 2023 News Article Skilled Trades Certification Fall UpdatesHappy Apprenticeship Recognition Month! We want to thank and acknowledge all apprentices and businesses for their hard work and valuable contributions to B.C.’s economy, industries and communities.
Nov 01, 2023 News Article Apprenticeship Recognition Month 2023The government of B.C. has proclaimed November as Apprenticeship Recognition Month – an opportunity to appreciate, thank and acknowledge the critical contribution apprentices make to the province’s communities, industries and economy.
Nov 09, 2023 Success Story Recognizing Mega Power Installations For Apprenticeship Recognition Month, the Greater Victoria School District is recognizing Mega Power Installations for their longstanding partnership and contributions to supporting youth in trades and apprenticeships.
Nov 15, 2023 Success Story Apprenticeship Recognition Month: Quadrant Marine Institute For Apprenticeship Recognition Month, we called upon the skilled trades community to highlight employers and training providers who go above and beyond for B.C.'s apprentices!
Nov 22, 2023 Success Story Apprenticeship Recognition Month: Temprite Climate Solutions For Apprenticeship Recognition Month, we called upon the skilled trades community to highlight employers and training providers who go above and beyond for B.C.'s apprentices!
Jan 11, 2024 Success Story Victoria - A Parent's StoryWe interviewed Victoria, a parent to a Youth in Trades Program participant. She reflects on her family's journey to learn, understand, and start the apprenticeship journey and what her son's future might look like.
Dec 05, 2023 News Article Skilled Trades Certification is Now in EffectAs of December 1, 2023, the first seven Electrical and Mechanical trades have now been implemented. If you are an affected employer or worker, it’s not too late to take action.