B.C. investing $241 million over three years to train high paying trades workers
- British Columbia is investing $241 million over three years to train trades workers, creating up to 5,000 new training seats at public post-secondary institutions and non-profit union trainers in 2026.
- The funding will double annual support to SkilledTradesBC from $107 million to $214 million by 2028-29 to reduce wait lists and expand training capacity for high-demand trades.
- The Look West: Workforce Readiness Initiative aims to improve training access in rural and remote communities and support a 10-year plan to boost private sector investment by $200 billion.
- The investment will increase per-seat funding for apprenticeship programs and expand skilled trades certification for various trades.
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B.C. announces up to 5,000 new trades training seats for 2026 - Creston Valley Advance
Premier David Eby has announced up to 5,000 new trades training seats for 2026 at public post-secondary institutions and non-profit union trainers. The province says it’s part of a $241-million investment – which was first announced in Budget 2026 in February – in skilled trades that will help thousands of people benefit from training and expand access to good-paying jobs while ensuring employers have workers to deliver major projects. Eby, who …
B.C. announces up to 5,000 new trades training seats for 2026 - Grand Forks Gazette
Premier David Eby has announced up to 5,000 new trades training seats for 2026 at public post-secondary institutions and non-profit union trainers. The province says it’s part of a $241-million investment – which was first announced in Budget 2026 in February – in skilled trades that will help thousands of people benefit from training and expand access to good-paying jobs while ensuring employers have workers to deliver major projects. Eby, who …
B.C. announces up to 5,000 new trades training seats for 2026 - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
Premier David Eby has announced up to 5,000 new trades training seats for 2026 at public post-secondary institutions and non-profit union trainers. The province says it’s part of a $241-million investment – which was first announced in Budget 2026 in February – in skilled trades that will help thousands of people benefit from training and expand access to good-paying jobs while ensuring employers have workers to deliver major projects. Eby, who …
B.C. announces up to 5,000 new trades training seats for 2026
Premier David Eby has announced up to 5,000 new trades training seats for 2026 at public post-secondary institutions and non-profit union trainers. The province says it’s part of a $241-million investment – which was first announced in Budget 2026 in February – in skilled trades that will help thousands of people benefit from training and expand access to good-paying jobs while ensuring employers have workers to deliver major projects. Eby, who …
B.C. announces up to 5,000 new trades training seats for 2026 - Northern Sentinel
Premier David Eby has announced up to 5,000 new trades training seats for 2026 at public post-secondary institutions and non-profit union trainers. The province says it’s part of a $241-million investment – which was first announced in Budget 2026 in February – in skilled trades that will help thousands of people benefit from training and expand access to good-paying jobs while ensuring employers have workers to deliver major projects. Eby, who …
B.C. announces up to 5,000 new trades training seats for 2026 - Barriere North Thompson Star
Premier David Eby has announced up to 5,000 new trades training seats for 2026 at public post-secondary institutions and non-profit union trainers. The province says it’s part of a $241-million investment – which was first announced in Budget 2026 in February – in skilled trades that will help thousands of people benefit from training and expand access to good-paying jobs while ensuring employers have workers to deliver major projects. Eby, who …
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