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Trade Spotlight: Cabinetmaker

Cabinetmakers transform raw materials into beautiful, functional pieces that become part of our homes, workplaces, and communities. This Red Seal trade combines craftsmanship, creativity, and precision, perfect for those who enjoy building with their hands and bringing ideas to life.

🛠️ 6,480 hours of work-based training
📚 24 weeks over 4 years of in-school technical training

Eligible apprentices may qualify for financial support during classroom training through WorkBC Apprentice Services, including help with commuting, living away from home, dependent care, and more.

Learn more about becoming a Cabinetmaker: https://skilledtradesbc.ca/cabinetmaker

Thousands of people will benefit from B.C.’s $241-million investment in skilled trades training, expanding access to good-paying jobs for people in British Columbia, while ensuring employers have workers to deliver major projects.

The investment will:
• double annual funding to SkilledTradesBC from $107 million to $214 million by 2028-29
• create as many as 5,000 new trades training seats in 2026 at public post-secondary institutions and non-profit union trainers, helping more people enter training and move onto job sites sooner
• reduce wait lists for high-demand trades by expanding program capacity
• increase per-seat funding across apprenticeship programs that lead to SkilledTradesBC credentials, helping trainers manage rising costs for equipment, curriculum and instruction
• establish the Look West: Workforce Readiness Initiative, a strategy designed to improve access to training in rural and remote communities, which responds directly to employer needs
• expand skilled trades certification, starting with tower and mobile crane operators

Read more: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026PSFS0022-000551

Trade Spotlight: Sprinkler Fitter

Sprinkler Fitters help protect buildings and communities by designing, installing, and repairing fire sprinkler systems. This Red Seal trade is ideal for those who enjoy responsibility, precision, and hands-on work that directly impacts safety.

🛠️ 6,480 hours of work-based training 📚 24 weeks over 3 years of in-school technical training

Eligible apprentices may qualify for financial support during classroom training through WorkBC Apprentice Services, including help with commuting, living away from home, dependent care, and more.

Learn more about becoming a Sprinkler Fitter: https://skilledtradesbc.ca/sprinkler-fitter