When it comes to trades training and education, there’s no one-size-fits-all pathway to success. Whether you’re an apprentice, a journeyperson, or considering a future pathway in the trades, we hope these stories will engage and inspire you to achieve your goals.
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.
Preconstruction Manager
The success of Curtis Hale can be attributed to a thirst to learn about several aspects of the construction industry and the willingness to use his training overseas. Read about how Curtis went from a carpentry apprentice to a leader in mass timber.
Business Owner
We recently conducted an on-site interview with the owner and an operations manager of a local roofing company and got a bird’s eye view of the challenges of running a business and why ongoing skills training and education is so important.
ASSOCIATE DEAN
Agile & Work Integrated Learning, BCIT
We’re excited to share our first ever Success Story with you, and what better way to begin than with this interesting look into one man’s career journey from skilled trades professional to academia.
