Jessie Sunner, BC Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, was at Vancouver Island University on Friday, July 24 to announce 64 new trades training seats.
VIU is adding 64 new trades training seats in 2026-27.
Vancouver Island University (VIU) will receive 64 new skilled-trades training seats as part of the Look West strategy commitment to deliver 5,000 new trades training seats in 2026-27.
This will bring the total number of trades training seats available at Vancouver Island University to 1,550 this year.
“Every seat we add at VIU helps train a skilled tradesperson who will provide the in-demand skills and services our communities and industries need to move the economy forward," said Jessie Sunner, BC Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
The new seats will reduce wait lists for in-demand apprenticeship programs, introduce more young people to the trades and increase training capacity in high-demand occupations, including carpentry and recreational vehicle service technician.
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