SkilledTradesBC has introduced an Employer Workforce Submission (previously referred to as “Employer Declaration”) to support workers and employers in the Skilled Trades Certification trades.

To learn more, visit skilledtradesbc.ca/stc-employers

[ Construction Month 2024 ]
Our partners at Northern Regional Construction Association kicked off their #BCConstructionMonth !

Team BCCA was thrilled to join the festivities!

More terrific events are coming this Construction Month! bit.ly/3TEnM5D

Looking to advance your career in the #SkilledTrades ? TradeUpBC helps experienced tradespeople upgrade their education and training with courses, webinars and workshops.

Learn more about our initiative and register today. loom.ly/61motR4

Way to go! 👏

The #BuildersCode is a standard code of conduct for workers on #construction sites that aims to address B.C.’s skilled labour shortage by addressing bullying & harrassment to create safe & respectful environments for all workers.

Learn more & sign the pledge ⬇

Miho Hind is a new mom and Level 1 #plumbing #apprentice . Embarking on a new career journey with support from the BCCWITT Employment and Training Program, she is determined to achieve her #RedSeal .

Read her story - loom.ly/jRX9xzs
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#ConstructionandSkilledTradesMonth

B.C.’s construction associations have big plans tfor April, the 7th annual #BCConstructionMonth and stakeholders are gearing up to celebrate the industry and advocate at a policy and collaborative level. With comment from BC Construction VRCA. canada.constructconnect.com/joc/news/assoc…

April is #Construction and #SkilledTrades Month!

SkilledTradesBC recognizes and celebrates B.C.'s #tradespeople and their invaluable contributions to our communities and the province.

There are many skilled trades industries and, within those industries, you can find course offerings at BC post-secondary institutes to help you elevate your skills.

Discover our courses, workshops, seminars, and microcredentials in 7 different industries tradeupbc.ca/course-offerin…

Vanessa Nokleby, a talented #electrician , first found her passion for the #trades through an Indigenous Women in Trades program.

She encourages more #women to invest in themselves, 'your future self will thank you!'

Read more: skilledtradesbc.ca/success-story-…

Amanda Koehler is a #RedSeal Motorcycle Technician and Instructor at British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). She wants everyone to feel comfortable to pursue their dreams, emphasizing the importance of growing inclusivity in the trades.

Read More
skilledtradesbc.ca/success-story-…

#IWD2024

From the skilled trades to academia.

Read about the surprising career pathway of British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)'s Associate Dean, Eric Fry, and discover how upgrading your skills can lead to new career options. #SkilledTrades tradeupbc.ca/success-story/…

Jenny Coleman is a #RedSeal Painter & Decorater with 15 years of experience. She recently became an instructor & is excited to teach the next generation of apprentices!

'Having my Red Seal has been nothing but beneficial for me & my career.'

Read More loom.ly/DF4uNow

As Women's History Month continues, congratulations to the Tradeswomen Build Nations Tradeswomen Hero Award winners for March! Know a hardworking woman in the trades who deserves recognition? Head to tinyurl.com/3362hhzu to nominate her.

Don't miss out! Join SkilledTradesBC's Apprenticeship Advisors tomorrow for these webinars on how to prepare for your exam.

Register here - loom.ly/wMNSkU4

Calling all plumbers, pipefitters and sprinkler fitters! Register for our joint webinar with SkilledTradesBC & UA Local 324 to learn how we can support you in your #SkilledTrades journey & outline career-building opportunities.

Register at: eventbrite.ca/e/bcib-and-ski…

[ Construction Month ]
Let the preparations begin!

The BCCA team is all set to celebrate #BCConstruction Month .
Are you?
Find out how to get involved > bit.ly/3vWH79J

#BCConstruction #BuiltRight #LunchBoxChallenge

30 days before the 30th Annual Skills Canada BC Provincial Competition takes place at the Abbotsford Tradex! The countdown has begun and we couldn't be more excited to experience the try-a-trades, competitions, the Pathways to Careers Showcase Booths and much more!

Our Greater Victoria School District Middle School students had a blast competing in the Junior Skills Regional Competitions @camosun!

They had fun, competed hard, learned a lot, and had a lot of success in:

- Wind Turbine🥇
- Tugboat Build🥈
- Gravity Car🥉
- Spaghetti Bridge

Well done! 👏🏻

Monique Song is a Metal Fabrication apprentice who first discovered the trades through a Trades Discovery for Women program at British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) .

She carved her own unique path as the first tradesperson in her family.

Read the full Q&A

skilledtradesbc.ca/success-story-…

#IWD #WomenInTrades

Champions4Change is an initiative led by the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FAC) to increase the proportion of women apprentices, journeypersons, and supervisors in the skilled trades.

✅ Learn more and take the pledge loom.ly/O8a3cwE