skilled trades
Construction Business
Okanagan College offers Women of Steel program
Okanagan College is launching a new program designed specifically to encourage women to consider a career in welding.
Construction Business
Apprenticeship numbers rebound in 2021
The number of new registrations in apprenticeship programs and certifications in the trades rebounded in 2021, according to StatCan.
REMI Network
Donation supports women in trades at Camosun
Camosun College in B.C. has received a $1.285 million gift to help open the doors to more women pursuing a career in trades programs.
Construction Business
B.C. Recognizes Apprentices in November
The B.C. government has proclaimed November 2022 as Apprenticeship Recognition Month for the fourth year in a row.
REMI Network
Residential builders call for immigration reform
Ontario's residential builders want the federal government to seriously reform the immigration system to usher in skilled trades workers who have been trained abroad.
Construction Business
Construction faces uncertain labour market
With strong construction activity across all sectors, companies are struggling to meet demand with the uncertain labour market.
Construction Business
Application for B.C. mentorship program opens
The Building Builders program, the only province-wide mentorship program serving B.C.’s construction industry, is open for applications.
Construction Business
Canada announces $33 million for STAR program
The Government of Canada has announced more than $33 million over five years for the Skilled Trades Awareness and Readiness (STAR) program.
Construction Business
Alberta funds new apprenticeship pilot program
The Alberta Government is investing $3.2 million to train more Albertans in the construction industry through the Trade Pathways Program.
Construction Business
B.C. implements skilled trades certification
New skilled trades certification in B.C. will be implemented in phases between 2022 and 2024 with the passing of the Skilled Trades BC Act.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Ontario disburses electrician training funds
The $13 million funding allocation is an effort to steer more apprentice and journeyperson electricians to construction, maintenance and network cabling jobs.
Construction Business
B.C. introduces new skilled trades legislation
New legislation to establish a made-in-B.C. system to support and train apprentices have been introduced in the legislature.
Construction Business
Beedie Luminaries offering 105 scholarships
Beedie Luminaries, the scholarship foundation founded by Vancouver developer Ryan Beedie, is offering 105 scholarships in 2022.
Construction Business
BCBT names Brynn Bourke as executive director
The BC Building Trades (BCBT) has named Brynn Bourke to the position of executive director of the 40,000-member organization.
Construction Business
B.C. announces Apprenticeship Recognition Month
November 2021 is Apprenticeship Recognition Month in B.C. The many roles apprentices play will be highlighted throughout the month.
Construction Business
Compulsory trades will create red tape and barriers
The new compulsory program launched by the B.C. government will make it more difficult for young workers to get into the trades, says ICBA.
Construction Business
New skilled trades certification launches in B.C.
B.C. is launching a new skilled trades certification system after more than a decade. Every other province requires certified tradespeople.
