Trades professionals are the foundation for building the future of BC, and they are in demand now more than ever. The StrongerBC: Future Ready Action Plan is a generational commitment to accelerating talent and skills training throughout the province.
TradeUpBC brings together British Columbia’s post-secondary institutes to help experienced tradespeople and employers remain resilient, adaptable, and inclusive by providing access to microcredentials and professional development courses. These courses will assist tradespeople and employers in advancing their careers, strengthening their businesses, creating welcoming worksites for everyone, and ensuring they are prepared for future opportunities.
TradeUpBC is a provincially-funded initiative that connects tradespeople to all BC post-secondary institutes.
The sectors listed below provide information on available programs, courses, and accredited education institute partners across British Columbia and the Yukon. Choose your industry and start planning your future today!
This micro-credential will empower you to weave decolonized practices, equity, and cultural competency into your organization, fostering a more inclusive and understanding workplace.
Participants will learn how to recognize and overcome barriers to equity, promote inclusive practices, and implement strategies for creating a more accessible workplace.
The program is intended for the current or future administrative professional and provides an opportunity to develop basic accounting, and bookkeeping skills.
An overview of hair styling practices from ancient times to the modern era, will focus on techniques and materials needed to authentically recreate these fashions, and will include practical, hands-on projects in studying, designing, and executing a historically inspired look.
Students will walk away with the knowledge and become leaders who respect the perspectives of individuals from different backgrounds and are competent leading diverse teams.
TradeUpBC has identified seven key areas of demand aimed at supporting certified or experienced trades workers and employers through specialized training programs. The programs offered on the TradeUpBC website are designed to complement apprentice training rather than replace it.
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic, Business Owner
From high school to apprentice, then certified tradesperson to business owner, Logan Henson’s journey is a great example of the power of ongoing education to advance careers and open exciting new pathways for both experienced tradespeople and the business owners who employ them.
Plumber
Wallis Plumpton is kind of surprised. The 36-year-old has just entered year three of the four-year BC plumbing apprenticeship program and is excited about the future. This is a story of discovery, full of twists and turns with some surprises along the way.
