The Hub for BC's Public Trades Training Programs & Services
The Hub for BC's Public Trades Training Programs & Services
Click here to learn more about Vocational programs and whether they're right for you!
Are you a high school student who wants to get ahead of the crowd? Learn more about Youth programs here.
Already a pro, but want to stay up to date on your skills? Find Course Refresher programs here.
BC's Industry Training Authority (ITA) offer various programs targeting Youths, that let you get started in a trade while you’re still in high school. That means you could be working in your field, learning from experts and earning a paycheque — all before you graduate! For details, visit the ITA’s Youth website.
What are the steps?
Can’t decide on your area of interest? These programs expose you to a variety of trades and illustrate what a career in trades is really like. Visit the ITA for details.
Public trainers in BC offer programs that allow you to explore and gain both practical training and work experience in the trades. View Youth Explore Trade Sampler courses.
Youth Train in Trades (formerly ACE-IT) programs will give you high-school graduation credits and a head start towards completion of an apprenticeship program. Applications are normally approved twice yearly, as the sessions generally start in September and February, which are aligned with the normal school year. Available programs are listed below.
These programs take you a step further by supplying on-the-job training to prepare you for a trade apprenticeship while you’re still in high school. Visit the ITA for more details.
| Program Name | |
|---|---|
| Arborist Technician (Urban Forestry) | Go |
| Automotive Refinishing Prep. Technician | Go |
| Automotive Service Technician | Go |
| Baker | Go |
| Bricklayer (Mason) | Go |
| Carpenter | Go |
| Cook (General) | Go |
| Electrician | Go |
| Hairstylist | Go |
| Heavy Duty Equipment Technician | Go |
| Horticulturist, Landscape | Go |
| Metal Fabricator (Fitter) | Go |
| Millwright (Industrial Mechanic) | Go |
| Motor Vehicle Body Repairer | Go |
| Parts and Warehousing (1, 2 & 3) | Go |
| Plumber | Go |
| Welder Apprentice | Go |
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