Trades situation:
Over the next 7 years 70% of the workforce is retiring and trades are looking to transition 'New Talent' into workforce.
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Employment situation:
There are hundreds of trades jobs available and accessible with limited affordable training opportunities.
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What we do:
We bring 'New Talent' to the trades
│ Youth │ Newcomers │ Women │ Career Changers
We employ you, with employer partners, offer 'hands on' training and knowledge transfer and take you through to certification. Once you have worked through the program, we send a 'tester' to site and you 'show competency' to receive certification.
Learn slow. Learn fast. Training and advancement based on you.
│ Youth │ Newcomers │ Women │ Career Changers
We employ you, with employer partners, offer 'hands on' training and knowledge transfer and take you through to certification. Once you have worked through the program, we send a 'tester' to site and you 'show competency' to receive certification.
Learn slow. Learn fast. Training and advancement based on you.
What we're about:
C-STA is boots-on-the-ground learning.
We believe trades should be taught primarily hands-on. Classrooms have their place, but we know that for people truly suited to the trades, getting their hands on the tools is the best way to learn. There are thousands of individuals across BC who struggle with the traditional education system.
But these are exactly the kinds of individuals we know tend to make the best tradespeople. By offering hands-on learning, we get these individuals trained to the highest standards without forcing them through papers and books and tests.
C-STA works directly with industry and real tradespeople to develop the modular training courses. This training is rooted in not only skill development but the trade knowledge to use it. Certification is industry accredited and is achieved by completing all modules, as well as demonstrating good crew feedback. Testing is competency-based, meaning 'show you can do it.'
The Canadian Skilled Trades Association (C-STA) is a registered non-profit.
We believe trades should be taught primarily hands-on. Classrooms have their place, but we know that for people truly suited to the trades, getting their hands on the tools is the best way to learn. There are thousands of individuals across BC who struggle with the traditional education system.
But these are exactly the kinds of individuals we know tend to make the best tradespeople. By offering hands-on learning, we get these individuals trained to the highest standards without forcing them through papers and books and tests.
C-STA works directly with industry and real tradespeople to develop the modular training courses. This training is rooted in not only skill development but the trade knowledge to use it. Certification is industry accredited and is achieved by completing all modules, as well as demonstrating good crew feedback. Testing is competency-based, meaning 'show you can do it.'
The Canadian Skilled Trades Association (C-STA) is a registered non-profit.
What we offer to trade employers:
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What we offer to trainees: |
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Industry Partnership: we work directly partners to develop the workforce
Vetted Trainees: our modular-training includes a screening process to filter out those who are not suited or not interested in trades Paperwork: C-STA handles all the paperwork regarding training documentation and administration Talent Scouting: we work with partners to find potential trainees that employers wouldn't normally have access to Co-ordination: we co-ordinate and manage trainees in direct conjunction with their employer supervisors and crew |
Hands-On Training: learn your skills from real tradespeople, on real sites
Industry Approved: our modules are developed by real tradespeople currently on the tools, so you learn relevant, necessary skills Detailed Hours Tracking: we help you keep track of your hours and course details Back-Up: you always have one of us in your corner to help you navigate your training and work No Tests: a C-STA trainer comes to you on site to watch you demo your skills and knowledge |