WorkBC Apprentice Services assists eligible BC Apprentices with financial supports to attend ITA approved training in British Columbia.
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Okanagan College will receive 256 new skilled-trades training seats as part of the Look West strategy commitment to deliver 5,000 new trades training seats in 2026-27.
Read the full article: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026…
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What trade are you in, and what do you love most about it?
Your trade says a lot about you 🛠️ Every ticket, every tool, every early morning... it adds up to something you can be genuinely proud of.
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Aircraft Maintenance Technicians keep aircraft safe and ready for flight by inspecting, maintaining, and repairing complex mechanical systems.
Learn more about becoming an Aircraft Maintenance Technician: skilledtradesbc.ca/aircraft-…
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Did you know? Most apprenticeship training doesn’t happen in a classroom.
In fact, about 85% of an apprenticeship is paid, hands-on experience with an employer.
If you’re heading to technical training, we may be able to help eligible apprentices with financial supports.
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Coquitlam students are getting greater access to woodworking classes — thanks to a new program at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU).
Read the full story on KPU's website here: kpu.ca/news/2026/06/01/new-p…
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Interested in becoming a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician or a Commercial Truck and Transport Technician? Check out BCIT's online information session happening on June 8th at 6pm.
Learn more 🔗 bcit.ca/event/heavy-duty-tru…
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Cabinetmakers transform raw materials into beautiful, functional pieces that become part of our homes, workplaces, and communities.
Eligible apprentices may qualify for financial support during classroom training.
Learn more about Cabinetmakers: skilledtradesbc.ca/cabinetma…
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Not everyone grows up knowing exactly what trade they want to pursue.
Some people follow a lifelong passion, while others discover their career path through a family member, a summer job, a recommendation, or a chance opportunity.
How did you end up in your trade?
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An apprenticeship combines paid, on-the-job training with classroom learning, helping you build valuable skills while working toward recognized industry credentials.
Have questions?
📞 1-844-428-4730
📧 info-apprenticeservices@workbc.ca
🌐 workbcapprenticeservices.ca
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Thousands of people will benefit from B.C.’s $241mil investment in skilled trades training, expanding access to good-paying jobs for people in British Columbia, while ensuring employers have workers to deliver major projects.
Read more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026…
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Check out these upcoming events at two SkilledTradesBC approved training providers next month!
🔹 Vancouver Island University | June 2nd
Culinary Arts Information Session: events.viu.ca/viu-culinary-a…
🔹 Thompson Rivers University | June 16th
TRU Trades Tour: tru.ca/trades/events/trades-…
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Our next FREE online information session is coming up next week, Thursday May 28th at 11:30am!
Register for free online ➡️ bit.ly/4tsRHhP
Missed our last free information session? We've got another one coming up on Thursday May 28th at 11:30am!
Join us online to learn more about WorkBC Apprentice Services and how we can support your apprenticeship journey.
Register for free online ➡️ bit.ly/4tsRHhP
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Heading into technical training soon?
Eligible apprentices must apply for WorkBC Apprentice Services Financial Supports through the Online Employment Services (OES) portal.
Applying early helps keep everything on track before training begins.
🔗 apply.workbc.ca
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During COVID-19, Elaine Kennedy bought a “really cheap cabin” and decided to renovate it. Today, she is enrolled in Carpentry Apprenticeship Level 2 at Coast Mountain College, where she’s continuing to build on her self-taught beginnings.
Read more: coastmountaincollege.ca/abou…
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Missed our last free information session? We've got another one coming up on Thursday May 28th at 11:30am!
Join us online to learn more about WorkBC Apprentice Services and how we can support your apprenticeship journey.
Register for free online ➡️ bit.ly/4tsRHhP
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Victoria Day Long Weekend Hours
Please note that WorkBC Apprentice Services will be closed on: May 16 & May 18 for the Victoria Day long weekend. Regular centre hours will resume on Tuesday, May 19.
We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable long weekend!
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ICBC is investing $13.3 million over the next 4 years in new apprenticeship grants to address labour shortages in the collision repair industry, help reduce repair wait times, & develop the next generation of skilled workers.
Read more: news.gov.bc.ca/stories/icbc-…
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There's still time to register for our next FREE information session!
Join us tomorrow, May 14th, from 11:30am–12:30pm (PST) for a free online information session via Zoom.
👉 Register online today! bit.ly/4u369gN
📣 Free Online Info Session – May 14 📣
Want to learn more about how WorkBC Apprentice Services can support your apprenticeship journey?
Join us on May 14, 2026 from 11:30am–12:30pm (PST) for a free online information session via Zoom.
👉 Register: bit.ly/4u369gN
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The federal government’s financial update, released Tuesday, outlines a plan to recruit up to 100,000 new Red Seal skilled trades workers by 2031.
Read more: mycomoxvalleynow.com/117830/…
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📣 Free Online Info Session – May 14 📣
Want to learn more about how WorkBC Apprentice Services can support your apprenticeship journey?
Join us on May 14, 2026 from 11:30am–12:30pm (PST) for a free online information session via Zoom.
👉 Register: bit.ly/4u369gN
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