Trades Awareness Program

Explore Career Opportunities in the Skilled Trades

Are you interested in a career in the construction industry? The Trades Awareness Program at Kitamaat Valley Education Society (KVES) offers a hands-on introduction to various skilled trades, helping participants gain valuable insight and foundational skills to explore rewarding career paths.

Program Details

This tuition-free program introduces participants to key trades in the construction industry, including:
✔️ Welding
✔️ Millwright
✔️ Electrical
✔️ Piping
✔️ Carpentry
✔️ Scaffolding
✔️ Safety Certificates

Program Benefits

🎯 Hands-on training in multiple trades
🛠 CSA work boots provided
🍽 Meal and transportation allowance

Who Can Apply?

This program is ideal for individuals who are:
✅ Exploring career opportunities in trades
✅ Looking to gain foundational skills before committing to full apprenticeship programs
✅ Interested in hands-on learning with industry experts

Trades Register
Kitamaat Valley Education Society is regulated by the Private Training Institutions Branch of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training (PTIB).
Online courses are offered by BIS Training and not by Kitamaat Valley Education Society. Students will
register and pay course fees directly to BIS Training. These online courses do not require approval under the Private Training Act; A student may not file a claim against the fund with the trustee in respect to the course or program of instruction.
Kitamaat Valley Education Society (KVES) respectfully acknowledges that we operate on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Haisla Nation. We recognize and honour the Haisla people's enduring relationship with these lands and waters, and the stewardship, culture, and knowledge that continue to guide and strengthen the community. We are grateful for the opportunity to live, learn, and work on these lands, and we are committed to fostering respectful relationships through education, collaboration, and reconciliation.
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