Discover the Success Stories
Brandon’s journey to become a powerline technician (PLT) wasn’t the career he originally expected, but it was one that changed his life.

Q&A with Metal Fabricator Apprentice Monique Song
Monique Song is a Metal Fabricator apprentice who discovered the trades through the Trades Discovery for Women program at BCIT.

Q&A With Heavy Equipment Operator Amandeep Beesla
Amandeep Beesla is certified as a Heavy Equipment Operator with over 20 years of experience in the skilled trades. Amandeep is proud to be part of the building industry in BC and to represent the South Asian community.

Q&A with Sheet Metal Worker Amy Carr
Amy Carr is a Sheet Metal Worker by trade and has been working in the industry for 13 years.

Success Story: Jenny Coleman
Jenny Coleman is a Red Seal certified Painter and Decorator, with 14 years of experience in the trade. Jenny is now an instructor at the Finishing Trades Institute in Surrey, BC.

Success Story: Chaylene Deboer
Chaylene Deboer is a certified Red Seal electrician with 8+ years of experience. Chaylene encourages girls and women considering joining the trades to just do it!

Victoria - A Parent's Story
We 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.

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!

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!

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.