Workbc-ApprenticeServices

09/01/2026

Join us THIS Thursday, September 3rd from 11:30am – 12:15pm for a free online session covering everything you need to know about WorkBC Apprentice Services and the financial supports available to you during your apprenticeship training.

In this session you'll learn:

🔹 What WorkBC Apprentice Services offers
🔹 Eligibility and application steps
🔹 Types of financial supports available
🔹 How to obtain an Employment Insurance (EI) reference code for training
🔹 Where to find additional resources and assistance

This session is free and takes place online via Zoom. Register here: https://bit.ly/4pKaeVS

09/01/2026

BC's apprenticeship training is delivered by a wide range of institutions — from colleges and universities to technical institutes and school districts.

SkilledTradesBC works with Approved Training Providers across the province that meet strict program standards, ensuring the technical training you receive counts toward your apprenticeship certification. These providers include both public and non-public institutions, giving apprentices a range of options depending on their trade, location, and schedule.

If you're exploring your training options, the full list of SkilledTradesBC Approved Training Providers is available at skilledtradesbc.ca

08/29/2026

Trade Spotlight: Auto Body and Collision Technician

Auto Body and Collision Technicians repair damaged vehicles and help get them safely back on the road. This Red Seal trade is ideal for hands-on, analytical problem-solvers who enjoy automotive technology, detailed work, and the challenge of tackling something different every day.

🛠️ 6,450 hours of work-based training
📚 25 weeks over 4 years of in-school technical training

Eligible apprentices may qualify for financial support during classroom training through WorkBC Apprentice Services, including help with commuting, living away from home, dependent care, and more.

Learn more about becoming an Auto Body and Collision Technician: https://skilledtradesbc.ca/auto-body-and-collision-technician

08/27/2026

Did you know there are over 90 apprenticeship programs available in BC?

From electrical and plumbing to automotive, construction, and beyond, the range of trades careers available through apprenticeship is broader than many people realize. If you're exploring your options, the SkilledTradesBC program search tool is a great place to start. You can browse programs, find one that fits your interests, and learn what each path looks like.

Not sure where to begin? That's exactly what the search tool is for.

Explore BC trade programs at skilledtradesbc.ca

08/26/2026

With employment insurance funding provided by the Government of Canada under the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement, people in the Kootenays will have new opportunities to train for careers in the skilled trades through the Industry-Ready Carpentry Foundation project.
The program will be delivered by Kootenay Career Development Society in partnership with Selkirk College.

“We want people to have the support they need to find in-demand jobs and build stronger futures for themselves and their families. That’s why we’re funding more training to help people learn practical skills and get the industry-recognized credentials and work experience they need to move into good-paying jobs in the skilled trades.”

Read more here: https://rosslandtelegraph.com/2026/08/19/getting-hands-on-carpentry-training-in-the-kootenays/

08/24/2026

Our free online information sessions continue into September!

Join us on Thursday, September 3rd from 11:30am – 12:15pm for a free online session covering everything you need to know about WorkBC Apprentice Services and the financial supports available to you during your apprenticeship training.

In this session you'll learn:

🔹 What WorkBC Apprentice Services offers
🔹 Eligibility and application steps
🔹 Types of financial supports available
🔹 How to obtain an Employment Insurance (EI) reference code for training
🔹 Where to find additional resources and assistance

This session is free and takes place online via Zoom. Register here: https://bit.ly/4pKaeVS

Learn more about WorkBC Apprentice Services. Find out how to receive financial supports and obtain an EI reference code for training.

08/23/2026

Trade Spotlight: Architectural Sheet Metal Worker

Architectural Sheet Metal Workers shape and install the metal used in the buildings around us. This hands-on trade combines math, creativity, and problem-solving as you work alongside other tradespeople on residential, commercial, and industrial projects.

🛠️ 4,800 hours of work-based training
📚 18 weeks over 3 years of in-school technical training

Eligible apprentices may qualify for financial support during classroom training through WorkBC Apprentice Services, including help with commuting, living away from home, dependent care, and more.

Learn more about becoming an Architectural Sheet Metal Worker: https://skilledtradesbc.ca/architectural-sheet-metal-worker

08/22/2026

Curiosity is often where a trades career begins.

Which trade has been on your radar lately? Whether you're just starting to explore your options or you're already working through your apprenticeship, we'd love to hear what's caught your attention.

Tell us in the comments 👇

08/19/2026

Join us tomorrow from 11:30am – 12:15pm for a free online Zoom session on WorkBC Apprentice Services. You'll learn what financial supports are available during your apprenticeship training, how to navigate the eligibility and application process, and how to obtain your EI reference code for approved programs.

Free to attend. Easy to join. Register here: https://bit.ly/4pKaeVS

08/19/2026

More carpentry and recreational vehicle technician apprentices from Vancouver Island University will be trained, the B.C. government has announced.

At a media conference last month at VIU’s Nanaimo campus, it was announced that 64 new trades training spots are being added to VIU for 2026/27, as part of the government’s Look West economic strategy.

Jessie Chalmers, VIU interim dean of trades and applied technology, said 16 spots will go towards carpentry and 48 will go for RV technicians. VIU was approached by the RV industry seeking more maintenance workers, something the post-secondary institution sought to address.

Read the full article: https://vicnews.com/2026/07/25/rv-technician-carpentry-trades-spots-coming-to-viu-b-c-govt-announces/