Career Training Opportunities

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Please come and see us in the Career Centre, Room A 117 if you are interested in this opportunity. (Posted for Summer 2022) 
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WATT - Free electrical Pre-Apprenticeship Program

WATT is designed specifically for individuals who can not easily access Electrical Foundations courses but have a desire to become an electrician. The program is funded in part by The Government of Canada’s Skilled Trades Awareness and Readiness Program and aims to increase accessibility to electrical apprenticeships and reduce barriers for Youth, Women, Indigenous, and Newcomers to better support a skilled, inclusive, certified, and productive electrical trades workforce by improving the efficiency and efficacy of pre-apprenticeship training provided.
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Please visit the Construction Foundation of BC for more information : www.constructionfoundation.ca/watt/
How does it work?
  • Learn the basics of safety and electricity on-line while waiting for in-shop training.
  • Gain hands-on skills employers have identified as most valuable on the work site during two weeks of in-shop training.
  • Be provided with an independent learning plan (ILP) and support in essential skills upgrading throughout your pre-apprenticeship to help you prepare for your level 1 training.
  • Be provided with your basic tools and steel-toe boots required to start your career as an electrician.
  • Have access to additional supports as required, as well as breakfast and lunch on classroom days.
  • Have basic living expenses and transportation covered if travelling for training.
You will receive several industry certificates, including:
  • Occupational First Aid Level 1
  • Fall Protection
  • Mobile Elevated Work Platform
  • WHIMIS 2015
  • SiteReadyBC
  • Lock Out/ Tag Out
  • Electrical Hazards
After successfully completing training you will:
  • Be sponsored by the union into apprenticeship.
  • Have the opportunity to be dispatched to a full-time paid work placement with an IBEW signatory electrical contractor (paid a training wage of approximately $2000/month).
  • Be provided with ongoing mentorship and support.
  • Be sponsored by the union into apprenticeship.
The minimum requirements to participate in WATT include:
  • Be a minimum of 18 years-old
  • Be a Canadian Citizen or permanent Permanent Resident
  • Have a strong interest in becoming an electrician Electrician (successful candidates accept that they will be dispatched after training and will intend to progress into level 1 training.)
  • Hold a valid drivers’ licence and have a vehicle for transportation to and from potentially remote work sites.
Come and see us in Room A 117 if you are interested in learning more about this opportunity for free training after graduation.

Contruct Your Future 

TRADES  FREE TRAINING:   This is a great training program for graduates looking to enter into the Trades.
​ Please contact : [email protected] if you are interested in this program.
​www.vicabc.ca/construct-your-future/
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Visit their website for more information :   www.vicabc.ca/construct-your-future/