TRU Community Education Kamloops

Be prepared to make a difference in an emergency. The Basic First Aid course provides the essential skills to respond confidently to workplace and everyday emergencies, including CPR-A, AED use, bleeding control, and choking response. Certification is valid for 3 years.

Dates:
September 17
October 3, 22, 29
November 12, 26
December 12

Cost: $140

Register here today! https://www.tru.ca/regionalcentres/register.html

Start a Career in Building Maintenance!

Our Building Service / Custodial Worker Certification Program gives you hands-on training in cleaning techniques, equipment use, floor care, general maintenance, and safety.

Week 1: July 27 - 31, 2026
Week 2: August 4 - 8, 2026
8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Cost: $1,389

Perfect for anyone looking for a stable, in-demand career.

Register now: https://www.tru.ca/regionalcentres/register.html

Ready to take flight? This funded program is your gateway to becoming a certified drone operator. Learn from experienced industry professionals through a combination of online ground school, classroom learning, and hands-on flight training.

• No previous aviation or drone experience required
• Transport Canada-aligned curriculum
• Learn aviation regulations, flight planning, safety, and emergency procedures
• Gain real-world flying experience

Start building the skills and confidence to fly drones safely and professionally. Your future in drone technology begins here!

Funding provided by the Province of British Columbia through the StrongerBC future skills grant.

Review your eligibility here: https://www.workbc.ca/develop-skills/funding-grants-learners/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/eligibility-criteria

Register here: https://www.tru.ca/awards/government-programs/strongerbc-future-skills-grant.html

Congratulations to the participants of the second cohort of the YMCA Canada Open Door Group Jobs in Demand: Kamloops Tradeworks Construction Craft Worker program for completing your practical experience this week. Both cohorts have done an incredible job of installing concrete on the Thompson Rivers University campus and it shows.

Best of luck as you move onto the next portion of the program, which focuses on job readiness.

Nine carpentry apprenticeship students just completed their training at Lytton First Nations, making it the first Thompson Rivers University apprenticeship program to complete all four levels of training in the community. Congratulations to the graduates on all your success, and thanks to those who helped to make this program possible.

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Build the skills you need for success, TODAY, in our fully-funded Construction Craft Work Program on the Kamloops campus, through a partnership between YMCA Canada and WorkBC and TRU Trades & Technology.

Develop hands-on experience in safety, blueprint reading, demolition, concrete, excavation, and more.

Earn six industry-recognized safety certifications, enhanced practicum experience, and job-ready skills.

Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria set forth in the workforce development agreement (details available via email).

Email [email protected] today so your future can start by summer.

TRU Community Education Kamloops

Ready to take your skills to new heights? Join our Drone GIS Training Program and gain hands-on experience in drone operations, geospatial data collection, and professional mapping!

Dates: June 8–12, 2026
Time: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Kamloops
Cost: $3,150

This immersive, hands-on program is perfect for anyone looking to expand their knowledge in drone technology and GIS—or start a career in a growing and in-demand field!

Seats still available—register now to secure your spot! https://www.tru.ca/regionalcentres/register.html

Are you looking for an exciting new training opportunity? The emergency response training program equips students to safely deploy drones and apply geospatial tools in real-world emergency scenarios. Through a mix of classroom instruction and hands-on field operations, participants simulate conditions found in wildfire response, search and rescue, and flood assessments. Students learn flight safety, aerial data capture and how to convert drone-collected information into actionable insights for first responders and emergency managers.

Take advantage of this limited-time opportunity, as this course offering is partially funded by the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, reducing your enrollment cost!

Register here: https://www.tru.ca/regionalcentres/register.html

Last chance to register for this course!

XWLD 0510 - Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG)
April 7 - 30, 2026

Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 - 9 pm for 4 weeks
$599

Join the fun! Bring a friend and learn MIG welding while getting creative with heat-bending and metal twisting. Make your own Christmas decorations, horseshoe art, wall décor, or garden pieces.

Required Materials:
CSA-approved footwear, welding gloves, safety glasses (beanie and welding helmets are optional)

https://www.tru.ca/regionalcentres/register.html

It's a great day to pour concrete!

The current YMCA Canada and TRU Community Education Kamloops Trade Works Construction Craft Worker class has been hard at work today, pouring concrete as a part of their practical experience. A little cold weather didn't slow the group down as they worked to finish everything. It's great to see the students working hard on these hands-on skills as their time in the program winds down.

Great job, everyone!