Resources

EMPOWERING YOUR TRADES JOURNEY

British Columbia’s public post-secondary system and provincial partners work alongside TradeUpBC   to support continued skills development for tradespeople. The resources below highlight the major organizations that shape trades training, certification, employment, and workforce development across the province. 

TradeUpBC supports skilled trades across all sectors by highlighting learning opportunities within BC’s public post-secondary system. 

Trades Certification & Provincial Authorities

Organizations that set standards, credentials, and oversight. 

Industry & Labour Organizations

Provincial organizations representing employers, labour, and workforce development across the trades 

Health, Safety & Technical Regulation

Authorities responsible for workplace and technical safety 

Funding & Financial Supports

Primary public funding programs.

Trades Training & Education System

BC’s publicly funded trades education network.

Employment, Career & Labour-Market Supports

Government-backed employment and career services. 

Equity, Access & Inclusion in Trades

Recognized leaders supporting underrepresented groups.