Trades: Building Strong Careers
Thinking about a career in the trades? Our wide variety of trades programs offer qualified instructors, classroom theory and hands-on training in realistic shop and workplace settings to get you started or help you earn your apprenticeship certification.
Skilled workers are in high demand in a number of industries in BC and throughout Canada, making trades occupations an excellent career choice. A career in trades allow you to make a particular ability or creative talent a part of your working life, and with Red Seal Certification you also have opportunities to practice your trade in other provinces.
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- Industrial Mechanic Foundation Program
- Metal Fabricator Foundation Program
- Steamfitter/Pipefitter Foundaton Program
Explore our Trades Programs
* Red Seal Certification is available in the above Apprenticeships
The Industry Training Authority is responsible for managing BC's industry training system. For more information, visit www.itabc.ca
Want to learn more about trades opportunities in BC? Check out discovertradesbc.ca



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