What are the parties promising on Trades?

Trades platforms

Here's what the 2024 BC election parties are promising.

Double all apprenticeship training and expand introductory training programmes intended to introduce young people to the trades

"Prepare more young people for the jobs of the future – and the future starts now – by doubling all apprenticeship training and ramping up opportunities for more young people by expanding introductory programs that give them a taste of working in the trades and put them on the path to full, sponsored apprenticeships." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

Invest in more trades training spaces
Expand remote-learning options and evening and weekend classes

"Enhance flexibility in education delivery by expanding remote learning options, in addition to education during evenings and weekends." — Common Sense Change for British Columbia, retrieved 2024-10-15
Work with employers to improve the incentive structure for training

Create a programme for young people & apprentices to upskill in retrofitting & improving the environmental sustainability of existing homes

"We will work with the construction industry to create a program for young people and apprentices to upskill in retrofitting and improving the environmental sustainabillity of existing buildings." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09