Proudly serving BC industry since 1994

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For the past 20 years SkillsBC has worked with industry, government and educators to provide BC youth with engaging & hands-on

opportunities to explore skilled trade & technology careers.

More than you think…..

WHO WE ARE….

Discover Skills BCSkills BC has built a network that spans every region of BC

600 volunteers from communities across BC

Affiliations with

142

K-12 Schools in

BC

Partnerships with the BC public post secondary institutions

10,000 alumni -Students who have competed in

Skills BC competitions

Adam Ruelowner Fine Cut Developments

John Rosseowner Terra Mechanical Ltd. Kyle Peatt

Senior Designer, Mobify

Caitlin Mayo (with Minister Bond)owner Sugar Patisserie

Providing 12,000 students from communities across BC with opportunities to

explore skilled trade & technology careers ANNUALLY!

SkillsBC is part of a world wide movement that began 67 years ago…..

• Over 120,000 Canadian youth participate ANNUALLY• All Provinces & Territories in Canada participate• BC hosted the event in 2013

• Over 200,000 Spectators• 53 Countries participate• Bi-Annual Event – 2015 Sao Paolo, Brazil

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“Energy companies trying to raise almost US$50-billion for Canada’s first network of natural gas export terminals will face an even more basic

challenge: finding the workers to build them” Financial Post, Dec. 2013

More than you think…..

Why we do what we do….

By the numbers:• 54, 500 – number of skilled trade job openings in BC over the next 7 years (not including LNG)

• 100,000 – number of LNG skilled trade job openings in BC over the next 30 years

• 1.5 million skilled trade job openings in Canada in the next 7 years.

• 2 of 3 skilled tradespeople over the age of 45 years old in BC today.

• 14.5% youth (15 -25 years old) unemployment rate.

• 1 in 5 high school graduates over the next 3 years that will need to directly enter into a skilled trade training program in order to fill the skills shortage in BC

• Post Secondary Programs – over 56% women, but only 39% enter into a STEM career (Science, Math, Engineering, Technology).

• Girls that participate in hands-on STEM related activities (ie. Skills BC activities) are 2.7x more likely to enter into a STEM related career later in life.

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What we do….More than you think…..

Based on the Regional and Provincial labour market needs of the province, SkillsBC designs unique mentorship programs that influence

youth to pursue in-demand careers.

Collaboration & Partnerships• Government, Industry, Educators, Labour

Trades Training BC & Skills BC = Discover Skills BCTo be the primary resource/destination for youth, parents and educators searching for information

about careers in skilled trades and technologies in BC

• 13 Regional Competitions • 1 Provincial Competition• 2000 Competitors

Skills BC Regional & Provincial Competitions

Pathway to Careers Exhibition &First Hand Activities

Trades & Technology Conference for Women

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1st Annual SkillsBC Card Board Boat Races

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QUESTIONS?More than you think…..

Contact: Skills Canada British Columbiawww.skillscanada.bc.ca

Ph. (604)432-4360