BC promises to double funding for trades training

Twice as much money is being allocated to train British Columbians in needed trades, the provincial government announced last week.

Over the next three years, trades-training programs in BC will receive $241 million.

This money will:

• increase per-seat funding for apprentice programs
• address waiting lists for industrial trades
• advance skilled-trades certification, beginning with crane operators
• ensure workers can move between industries.

The province said it will work with unions, industry and post-secondary partners to build out workforce programs.