Meet Chelsea
“Once you have your ticket, you have the freedom of choice.”
Chelsea found a new start and so can you. Follow these steps to explore how WorkBC can help you.
*Filming took place before the COVID-19 pandemic
Avg salary in B.C.:
$58,240
Typical education:
4-year apprenticeship program
Expected job openings over next 10 years:
940
Step: 1
Explore your skills and strengths
Identify your strengths, work preferences and interests to see which career might be right for you.
Identify your strengths with Career Compass
“I was really intrigued by the machinist trade. It seemed like a very precision oriented job. With my personality and my eye for detail, I knew that I would be a good fit.”
Step: 2
Explore the trades
With over 100 trade programs in B.C. to choose from, you’ve got options. Explore the trades and figure out what gets your brain fired up, makes your blood pump faster and puts a smile on your face.
Learn about a career
“When I was doing my research, I found that WorkBC can really help people find their fit in the trades.”
Step: 3
Earn as you learn
Apprentices spend about 80 per cent of their time learning on the job and the rest of the time learning in a classroom. That means you get paid while working towards your certification.
Learn about how apprenticeships work
“As I began my apprenticeship, what really appealed to me was the whole earn as you learn aspect. You take your schooling and you come out of it debt free.”
Step: 4
Find a job that’s right for you
A good job makes all the difference. Find a career that matches who you are, what you’re good at, and where you live.
Search current job
“Today, I’m a Red Seal machinist. And in five years from now, I want to keep building things that matter.”