
Every young person carries the potential to build something great, and TradeWorks supports that journey by bridging the gap between entry-level interest and a successful career in the Canadian workforce. Through hands-on experience and industry-led training, we help you step into the trades with purpose and pride.
TradeWorks is a youth-focused employment program that prepares individuals for entry-level work in construction and related trades.
Delivered in collaboration with Thompson Rivers University (TRU), WorkBC and the BC Provincial Government, the program combines hands-on training, workplace readiness, industry-recognized safety certifications, and work experience to support pathways into employment or further trades training.
This program is available in Kamloops and Clearwater, BC.

Our program is offered across the regions listed below. Select the region you are interested in enrolling yourself in.
Find a program in the Kamloops Region
Find answers to common questions about our program below.
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