TradeSkills Program
Email trades@lcvi.ca or phone 250-754-8988 to connect
To become a participant
TradeSkills is a program for men in the trades or interested in the trades to upgrade their reading, writing, math, and computer skills. The purpose is to increase opportunities in a current trade, consider new work opportunities, and become active community members. We offer tutoring, mentorship, trades-related workshops and access to computers and the internet.
Are you?
- Applying for a trades program?
- Currently enrolled in a trades program?
- Wanting to upgrade your writing, reading, math and/or computer skills?
- Injured and looking for alternative career, but need to upgrade your skills?
What is TradeSkills?
TradeSkills is a pilot project funded by the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA). It is an early innovate prevention program aimed at addressing the toxic drug crisis overrepresented by the men in the trades. “Workers in construction, trades and transport are greatly impacted by deaths and harms caused by opioids” (Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction 2021).
The pilot will target an initial group of participants who
a) are exploring possible employment transitions as a result of injury, frustration or joblessness
b) experience some degree of stress or anxiety as a result of substance dependency
c) possess skill gaps that are limiting their ability to access additional training or fully engage in the community.
Get Involved
Participants
Mentors
Tutor
Stakeholders Industry Experts
Supports
One on One Tutoring
Mentorship
Resource Centre
Group Sessions
Social Activities
Workshops
Connect with our Coordinator
Connect with our Coordinator
Becky, TradeSkills Coordinator
For more information, contact:
Email: trades@lcvi.ca
Phone: 250-754-8988
