06/10/2026
Are you curious about TradeUpBC, but you have questions about who it benefits, the types of courses, prerequisites, grants, and more?
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), where your questions might already be answered. https://www.tradeupbc.ca/faq/
If you still need more info, don't hesitate to email us: [email protected]
06/04/2026
Calling all women and gender-diverse individuals who are in the trades or aspire to work in the trades.
The Dream & Build Professional Development Conference is happening at BCIT's Burnaby Campus (Great Hall - Building SE02) this Friday to Sunday. You'll get a chance to learn, network, and grow your career with industry professionals.
Visit https://www.webuildadream.com/event/dream-build-burnaby-2026/ for more details
Build a Dream
05/27/2026
Electricians who want to prepare for the Technical Safety BC Field Safety Representative exam at their own pace should consider the BC Electrical Code course from Selkirk College
This is a fully online course that can be taken from anywhere and started at any time.
Read more and register here: https://www.tradeupbc.ca/bc-electrical-code/
05/21/2026
Starting in June, Camosun College is launching a FULLY-FUNDED trades exploration program for anyone aged 17-29 and Indigenous people of all ages.
The Multi-Industry Trades Exploration and Employment (MITEE) program allows participants to sample several different trades and gain work experience in the process.
View more details and sign up at camosun.ca/mitee
05/08/2026
Anyone in the tourism industry should consider the Financial Management for Tourism course from Royal Roads University.
Students develop financial models to predict funding requirements in the tourism industry.
Learn more and register here: https://www.tradeupbc.ca/financial-management-for-tourism/
04/28/2026
Today (April 28th) is the National Day of Mourning, a time to remember the workers who have lost their lives, been injured, or suffered an illness on the job.
138 BC workers died from a workplace injury or disease in 2025, so today is also an opportunity to renew our commitment to creating safer workplaces for tradespeople and beyond.
04/15/2026
We had a great time at the Skills Canada BC provincials, watching skilled tradespeople from several industries compete in their crafts.
We also educated attendees on how TradeUpBC can help tradespeople find courses that can advance their careers.
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