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Below are links to websites and resources to further assist students, educators and parents explore careers in trades & technology.
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EducationPlannerBC helps learners make well-informed decisions about their education and career options. Use the Plan section to find articles and information about the different paths along the student journey.
WorkBC is the B.C. government’s new integrated online career information portal, offering career profiles, an education-to-career pathfinder tool, as well as live chat support.
Career Trek showcases videos that highlight popular jobs throughout BC. Watch the videos and learn about work duties, salary, education and employment trends, as well as hear helpful tips from each guest.
SkillsBC provides programming for BC youth to explore, mentor, be mentored, and compete in skilled trade & technology career programs. SkillsBC’s main programs include the annual Skills Competitions and the InSPIRE Program (in school presentations).
The Career Education curriculum supports students in the process of becoming successful, educated citizens by providing them with opportunities to explore a variety of careers and options for their future.
The Career Education Society is a BC based, non-profit organization of people in education, business, industry, labour, government and private organizations who work together to champion career and learning management as an essential life skill.
Skills Exploration 10-12 is an engaging program in which students use hands-on learning to acquire skills and knowledge related to the construction trades, the automotive industry, and the manufacturing sector.
WorkBC is the B.C. government’s new integrated online career information portal, offering career profiles, an education-to-career pathfinder tool, as well as live chat support.
The Aboriginal Skills Group is a non-profit partnership project dedicated to increasing Aboriginal employment in strategic markets. The society proudly collaborates with First Nation communities, Métis Provincial Council and with both industry and training institutions.
First Nations Education Steering Committee is a First Nations organization focused on advancing quality education for all First Nations learners and to improve the success of all First Nations students in BC.
First Nations Schools Association is dedicated to serving the approximately 130 First Nations community schools in British Columbia. It is an independent, non-profit society and charity directed by representatives of those schools.
ITA- Canada Job Fund is a partnership with community service providers, training providers, and Aboriginal communities across BC to deliver pre-apprenticeship training to eligible individuals who are under-represented in the trades.
Construction Ready provides tools for young people to prove they are work ready, while enabling them to build a real world understanding of what working in construction can do.