Cariboo Trades Resource Guide
There is big demand for technical and trades professionals in the Cariboo. Best of all, you won't have to leave the region to get the training you need. There are also university degree and post-grad options in the region. Visit the links below to learn more about the options available.
- College of New Caledonia
- University of Northern British Columbia, South-Central Campus
- Thompson Rivers University – Williams Lake Campus
- Thompson Rivers University – 100 Mile Campus
- Cariboo Chilcotin Aboriginal Training Employment Centre Society (CCATEC)
The Industry Training Authority (ITA)
ITA is responsible for leading and coordinating the skilled trades training and credentialing system for the province. ITA provides strategic leadership, policy support and customer services to help apprentices, employers, and industry. ITA sets program standards, maintains credential records, and issues the highly regarded Interprovincial Red Seal and B.C. Certificate of Qualifications (C of Q) credentials. The ITA has local Apprenticeship Advisors situated throughout the province.
In the Cariboo you can contact Dave Coleman by email dcoleman@itabc.ca or by phone at 778-997-2848. Apprenticeship Advisors can help with any questions regarding the apprenticeship training and trades certification system in BC. We can help you search out the more than 100 trades options in BC.
WorkBC
WorkBC can assist clients with career exploration to discover what path suits best their needs, as well as finding training opportunities. Funding may be available pending eligibility. Connect with your local WorkBC office to find out more about their services.