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Are you working with an ECABC member? The deadline for applicants to ECABC’s Jack Funk scholarships is on June 30th. If you haven't already applied, follow the link below for more information on how to have a chance at receiving 1 of 6 $1,000 scholarships.

ECABC Jack Funk Scholarship – Construction Foundation of British Columbia Registered apprentices employed by an ECABC contractor member, confirmed to be receiving electrical apprenticeship training at an approved BC training institution. Students in Years 1-4 are eligible.

Do you know any women who would make good IBEW members? You can earn $100 for each new apprentice you refer to membership with our partner locals. Email [email protected] for details! Empower the women in your life to get WIRED for Success wjets.ca/watt

Know someone who might make a good Electrician? Refer them to WATT so they can fast-track their career as an IBEW Electrician

Try the trade at a Gateway Assessment in Victoria (May 26th) or Prince George (May 28th)

WATT – Workplace Alternative Trades Training So, you’re interested in pursuing a career in the electrical field but lack training and experience? Ready to skip Foundations and get to work? Perhaps the Workplace Alternative Trades Training Program (WATT) is a good option for you!

We're looking forward to seeing you there!

***SATURDAY*** Prince George, Kamloops, Abbotsford, Victoria: We're hosting socials for local skilled trades community around BC and would love to see you there!

We're excited to meet local tradespeople, employers, instructors, union organizers, & program coordinators involved in the skilled trades sector... Please join us on Saturday, April 27, enjoy some snacks on us, and let's hang out!

Today we have so much to celebrate. The new WIRED (Women's Interconnection and Retention in Electrical Disciplines) funding from the Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy's Women in Skilled Trades Program is supporting the recruitment and advancement of female-identifying members of our trade to ensure we continue to prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion for all. Learn how you can EMPOWER the women in your life and earn a $100 referral bonus for the recruitment of new female members to our partner unions.

Gender equity benefits everyone and is vital to the health of families, communities, our economy and our trade. To learn more about the WIRED program and initiatives, email [email protected]

Who needs plans for Saturday night? Join BCCWITT at Herald Street Brew Works. This event is open to everyone :)

SATURDAY NIGHT! We're hosting a social for the local skilled trades community in Victoria and would love to see you there.

We're excited to meet local tradespeople, employers, instructors, union organizers, & program coordinators involved in the skilled trades sector... If you're in the area, please join us Herald Street Brew Works on Saturday, February 3, from 8-11 PM. Come enjoy some snacks on us, and let's hang out!

CIRP: Ever heard of them? If you haven't, you probably know someone in industry, like you, who isn't aware of the Construction Industry Rehab Plan and the great services they provide but really needs their help. They do so much more than just rehab! Fill out this quick survey to help CIRP in their rebranding. You might get a free Tim's card just for participating.

CIRP needs your help CIRP is rebranding to improve our services. We need your help to understand how we're seen by those in the construction industry.

Follow the link to add your support and ensure we make porta-potties a thing of the past on larger sites.

"We have to make sure the Premier’s promise becomes a reality. There’s a provincial election coming up later this year. If we don’t get our campaign across the finish line before then, all the progress we’ve made could be lost."--BC Building Trades

Last Call for 2023! FSRs Don't miss your chance to renew your cert! FSR CEC 2021 Update Training October 23rd & 24th from 5-9:30PM.

We will be in Victoria for upcoming cohorts of our Leaders in Trades program & are hosting socials for the local skilled trades community! BCCWITT staff are excited to meet local tradespeople, employers, instructors, union organizers, & program coordinators involved in the skilled trades sector... If you're in the area, please join us at Herald Street Brew Works (506 Herald St, Victoria, BC) on Saturday, October 28 @ 8-11 pm. Enjoy some snacks on us, and let's talk!

Coming up on Thursday, join BCCWITT staff for our next virtual info session!

Join to learn more about our training and employment program interest list, our newly revamped Leaders in Trades program, and our upcoming Be More Than A Bystander sessions!

Registration is required:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuceihrDopEtQr58VQ4jJzh3tnMegQobS0

You asked for more offerings of CEC 2021 Online Code Update Training and here you have it! Get ahead of the rush to renew your FSR. This 8 hour Technical Safetey BC Accredited Continuing Educaion Course must be completed by all FSRs before their birthday in 2024. Get it done in two consecutive weekday evenings, May 17th and 18th from 5-9:30PM. Local 230 & 1003 sign up link: Local 993 sign up link:

CEC 2021 ONLINE Code Update – Two Consecutive Weekday Evenings You asked for more offerings of CEC 2021 Online Code Update Training and here you have it! Get ahead of the rush to renew your FSR. This 8 hour Technical Safetey BC Accredited Continuing Educaion C…

Tick this off your 2023 To Do List! FSRs, Get your 2021 Code Update Training out of the way before the big rush to renew. This online course is offered in a synchronous 8h online, single-Saturday format. Sign up and you'll receive an email to confirm your registration and receive your link for the Zoom session a few days before. This Technical Safety BC Accredited Course meets the continuing education requirement for FSR renewal.

CEC 2021 ONLINE Code Update – Saturday, March 18, 2023 Tick this off your 2023 To Do List! FSRs, Get your 2021 Code Update Training out of the way before the big rush to renew. This online course is offered in a synchronous 8h online, single-Saturday f…

Register soon for the new Overhead Crane Couse

New Gantry Crane Course – LU 230 members can obtain crane certification (U10T) in Victoria Dec 9 Register soon for the new Overhead Crane Couse

Shane Jensen’s popular, Gold Seal Certified, Front Line Leadership Courses are back with more online offerings Frontline Leadership 1: Mon Nov 21, Wed Nov 23, Thu Nov 24, 2022 (7 pm to 9 pm, x 3 weeknights) Frontline Leadership 2: Mon Dec 12, Wed Dec 14, Thu Dec 15, 2022 (7 pm to 9 pm, x 3 weeknights)...

Last chance this year to register for Front Line Leadership Shane Jensen’s popular, Gold Seal Certified, Front Line Leadership Courses are back with more online offerings Frontline Leadership 1: Mon Nov 21, Wed Nov 23, Thu Nov 24, 2022 (7 pm to 9 pm, x 3 we…

Shane Jensen’s popular, Gold Seal Certified, Front Line Leadership Courses are back with more online offerings Frontline Leadership 1: Mon Nov 21, Wed Nov 23, Thu Nov 24, 2022 (7 pm to 9 pm, x 3 weeknights) Frontline Leadership 2: Mon Dec 12, Wed Dec 14, Thu Dec 15, 2022 (7 pm to 9 pm, x 3 weeknights)...

Front Line Leadership Courses Open for Registration Shane Jensen’s popular, Gold Seal Certified, Front Line Leadership Courses are back with more online offerings Frontline Leadership 1: Mon Nov 21, Wed Nov 23, Thu Nov 24, 2022 (7 pm to 9 pm, x 3 we…

WJETS was honoured to work with The Khowutzun Development Corp.'s New Voices program, bringing our hands-on WATT Gateway practical experience to members of the Cowichan Tribes, in collaboration with IBEW Local 230 and the Construction Foundation of British Columbia.

WJETS was grateful to work with PG Nechako Aboriginal Employment & Training Association and IBEW 993 in September doing hands-on WATT Gateway training with PGNAETA members. We're looking forward to going back to PG for more on October 26th!

Calling all FSRs! Get your 2021 Canadian Electrical Code Update Training just in time for the adoption of the new code on October 1st, 2022. This 8-hour code refresher course satisfies the Technical Safety BC Continuing Education requirement to renew your FSR. Don’t let your certification expire. Sign up for the course on the WJETS website today to avoid disappointment.

Last chance to sign up before adoption! October 1 – CEC 2021 ONLINE Code Update Course Calling all FSRs! Get your 2021 Canadian Electrical Code Update Training just in time for the adoption of the new code on October 1st, 2022. This 8-hour code refresher course satisfies the Technica…

With the adoption of the CEC 2021 on August 11th, the amendment to the Electrical Safety Regulation comes into effect on October 1, 2021. WJETS has again been accredited by Technical Safety BC to provide Code Update Training for FSRs and Red Seal Electricians. Just posted on the WJETS Website are two new course offerings: Saturday, September 17th 9 AM-5 PM; and…...

https://wjets.ca/cec-2021-adoption-and-update-courses-to-come/

CEC 2021 Adoption and Update Courses to Come With the adoption of the CEC 2021 on August 11th, the amendment to the Electrical Safety Regulation comes into effect on October 1, 2021. WJETS has again been accredited by Technical Safety BC to p…

Menstrual products are starting to be available at certain construction sites in British Columbia, through the Period Promise campaign to eliminate period poverty.

Congratulations to IBEW 993 for bringing this forward, and to signatory contractor Houle Electric for stepping up to join us in this great initiative!

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Jumpstart your electrical career! ⚡ Western JETS’ Workplace Alternative Trades Training (WATT) program was recently featured in an article with Victoria News, highlighting just some of the amazing benefits participants receive, and what it can do for your career! Check out the article below, and get the full details at wjets.ca/watt on how to apply

https://www.vicnews.com/marketplace/jumpstart-your-electrical-career/

Jumpstart your electrical career! - Victoria NewsVictoria News WATT program provides valuable training and employer connections

Want to become an electrician? WATT is your Golden Ticket to apprenticeship! 🎟 Our WATT (Workplace Alternative Trades Training) program offers 3 weeks of barrier-free pre-apprenticeship training to become an IBEW sponsored electrician💡

We still have space available in our August cohort, particularly for people in the Nanaimo area – visit our website to learn more and apply! 🔗 https://wjets.ca/watt/

Jumpstart your career!⚡ WATT (Workplace Alternative Trades Training) is a FREE pre-apprenticeship electrical program. Designed to help you take control of your future, the WATT program provides you with the tools, training, and certificates you need to gain employment with IBEW signatory contractors. 🔗 https://wjets.ca/watt/

You'll receive:
✅ Certificates (First Aid, SiteReadyBC, and more!)
✅ A toolkit with Klein Tools to get you started on the job
✅ Workwear including Carhartt and steel-toe boots
✅ 2.5 weeks of hands-on training
✅Mentorship and support
✅ A direct line to apprenticeship sponsorship opportunities with IBEW Local 230 IBEW 993 Local Union 1003, IBEW

In collaboration with NETCO and funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Union Training and Innovation Program, Western JETS is pleased to offer access to this new 3-hour, self-paced online course on Respectful and Inclusive Workplaces. Learn More about this Gold Seal accredited course and reserve your spot on the Western JETS website. Start as early as March 18th when access information will be distributed, and complete the 3h course requirement at your own pace to earn your gold seal credit by March 25th, 2022.

https://wjets.ca/respectful-and-inclusive-workplaces-new-online-gold-seal-course-now-available-2/

Respectful and Inclusive Workplaces – New ONLINE Gold Seal Course now available! In collaboration with NETCO and funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Union Training and Innovation Program, Western JETS is pleased to offer access to this new 3-hour, self-paced online cou…