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Upskill Your Career

BCIB works with organizations that specialize in skills upgrading. If you want to start or leap forward in your trades journey, we could help connect you to the right program or person. We’re here to answer your questions and point you in the right direction.  

If you’re an apprentice, BCIB’s network of projects can help you journey out faster. We work with unions and contractors to identify opportunities for apprentices across projects.   

Contact us at 1-888-567-2242 or workforce@bcib.ca

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Building Skills Here

“The Construction Craft Worker course was a good deal for all of us students. We earned a number of certificates and learned a combination of skills, including carpentry, concrete, rigging, aerial lifts, skid steering, etc.”

 

Glen, Graduate of the Construction Craft Worker (CCW) program offered through LiUNA in partnership with BCIB at Okanagan College. Glen was also a CCW / labourer on the Salmon Arm project.
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Building Skills Here

“Our partnership with OK College and BCIB has allowed us to provide training and jobs to apprentices in a wider geographical area, which will help meet the needs of B.C.’s busy and growing construction sector.”

 

Tom, Training PLUS administrator,
LiUNA Local 1611

Our Training Partners

If you need help upskilling, we can connect you with training institutions and support organizations. Check out some of our partners below. Then, hit the purple “Apply Now” button and we can help you along your career journey.

SkilledTradesBC issues trade credentials, supports apprentices, funds programs and promotes rewarding careers in the trades. Click on the link to learn and access over 100 B.C. Trade programs.
WorkBC offers support services for job seekers who are unemployed or precariously employed B.C. citizens legally eligible to work in B.C.
WorkBC also offers apprenticeship services. Click on the link to learn if you're eligible for financial supports during your learning or apprenticeship.
Construction Foundation of BC builds community through charitable initiatives and a commitment to industry focused education and research, benefiting all British Columbians.
ACCESS Trades supplies education and training services to Indigenous people living in Greater Vancouver.
BCCWITT provides connection, funding, resources and supports for equity priority tradespeople across the province.
PICS connects job seekers with free job specific skills training programs that are funded in partnership by the provincial government.
SkillPlan offers the tools workers need to fast-track into apprenticeships and succeed on the job.
MOSAIC helps immigrants and refugees start a new life in Canada by providing settlement and employment services.
ISETs helps Indigenous people throughout Canada improve their skills and find employment.
Trades Training BC is a hub for BC's public trades training programs. Click on the link to learn about the wide range of training programs offered at 14 public post secondary institutes across BC.
EducationPlannerBC allows you to compare BC's post-secondary options, including apprenticeship programs.
The College of the BC Building Trades offers the robust trades training programs and boasts the highest apprenticeship completion rates in BC.

SkillPlan Learning Hub

Build Your Skills is your personal learning hub and all you need to succeed in the skilled trades. To get help accessing and completing technical training, SkillPlan and BCIB are here for you!

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