Since 2009, Camosun has delivered specialized trades training for equity-seeking groups. Many of our programs are held on campus, we also work with high schools and rural communities across B.C.
Specialized trade programs
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Empowering Women in Trades
Since 2017, Camosun鈥檚 Empowering Women in Trades has helped hundreds of women start and succeed in skilled trades. We offer financial support, mentorship, and networking to help you earn your Red Seal.
We help with:
- Educational costs (including tuition, student fees, books, and supplies).
- Living cost supports.
- Transportation costs.
- Child care costs.
- Personal protective equipment and tool allowance.
Women in Trades Training (WITT)
Camosun's听Women in Trades Training (WiTT) program has introduced over 1,000 women to hands-on careers. This sampler program gives women a chance to try their hand at a number of different trades and to take part in exploratory events like worksite tours and networking lunches.
Empowering Indigenous in Trades Training.
Established by TD Canada Trust in 2023 to support trades training opportunities for Indigenous learners. This program is designed to provide wrap-around supports for eligible students throughout their Red Seal Apprenticeship Trades Training program.
To apply for the Empowering Indigenous in Trades Training Grant students must:
- Identify as Indigenous, M茅tis, or Inuit
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Be enrolled in a Skills Trades Foundation or Red Seal Trades program at Camosun
- Be able to demonstrate financial need
Trade programs for youth
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The Camosun Trades听 Development team works collaboratively with a number of mainland school districts to deliver training to up to 100 students annually.听
This project delivers culinary arts, electrical, plumbing and carpentry foundation programs allowing students to earn dual credit in both their high school and 少妇免费直播. Upon completion, students can start their post-secondary education with extra credits to be used towards their Red Seal.
Mainland school district
This project delivers culinary arts, electrical, plumbing and carpentry foundation programs to mainland school districts, allowing students to earn dual credit in both their high school and 少妇免费直播. Instructors from Camosun work with school district instructors to deliver the program, as well as the final exam to students from the school district. With this credit, completed students can start their post-secondary education with extra credits to be used towards their Red Seal.
Pipe's Trades Training Trailer
少妇免费直播鈥檚 Pipe Trades Trailer is a state-of-the-art pipe shop on wheels that came to fruition thanks to the ESDC, Concert Properties, and other funders. It boasts the latest in pipe trade technology when it comes to tools, equipment, and instruction. The goal of the trailer is to reach communities where this level of technology and instruction is not accessible. Multiple projects have been developed for the students to introduce them the five different Red Seal pipe trades offered at Camosun. All the tools and equipment fit in the trailer, including individual toolboxes for the participants, allowing set up in almost any location with an adequate footprint.
Many participants expressed that their experience was a great success and, for some, shared that their primary reason for pursuing a career in the Pipe Trades was from their time spent with .