If you haven’t registered for the 2025 Trades Showcase yet, now is your chance to secure your spot. Join us for breakout sessions, panel discussions, and an exciting showcase event where you can explore through interactive (at the wheel) simulators what your future could look like.
Event Details
When: Thursday, January 23, 2025
Where: Thomas Haney Secondary (Gymnasium)
Doors Open: 5:30pm – 6:00pm
Opening Remarks: 6:00pm – 6:15pm
👉 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
(or go to Apprenticeship.sd42.ca)
What’s New This Year?
We’ve added more of everything! Along with giveaways, demonstrations, food, and interactive presentations, we’re introducing Heavy Equipment Simulators. This year, BCIT and BC Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association are both bringing their own simulation trailers. YOU will be able to drive an excavator, rock truck, or bulldozer, or try your hand at painting a car. Have a look here: https://bcroadshow.ca.
We’ve expanded to a new format with more space to accommodate everything.
Exciting New Attendees
This year’s lineup includes BC Hydro, Coast Mountain Bus Company, Inland Kenworth, BCIT Motive Power, Lordco, and many more.
Bring Your Resume
Meet industry representatives who want to hear from you. New and exciting career opportunities are waiting!
Network with Industry Leaders
Connect with companies like Bosa Construction, Seaspan, Parkland Refinery, Pitt Meadows Plumbing, Ozz Electric, and many others added this year.
Have questions? Get answers! Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to explore, connect, and discover your future.
Event Schedule
- When: Thursday, January 23, 2025
- Where: Thomas Haney Secondary (Gymnasium)
- Doors Open: 5:30pm – 6:00pm
- Opening Remarks: 6:00pm – 6:15pm
- Industry Panel Q & A: 6:15pm – 7:15pm
- Trades Showcase/Meet the Instructors: 7:15pm – 8:30pm
- Women in Trades Break-Out Session: 7:15pm – 7:45pm
- Parent Inquiry Break-Out Session: 7:15pm – 7:45pm
Registration is required to ensure adequate preparation for refreshments and seating. Register with the link below:
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
(or go to Apprenticeship.sd42.ca)
Event Highlights:
- Panel Discussion: Kick off the evening by hearing from industry experts and success stories of former students who have excelled in the trades.
- Trades Showcase Interactive Fair: Explore hands-on activities, demonstrations, and exhibits showcasing various trades.
- Breakout Sessions:
- A session dedicated to women interested in trades, providing tailored insights and discussions.
- A session for parents and guardians to connect directly with industry professionals and get their questions answered.
Meet Industry Representatives:
This year’s event features:
- Automotive Retailers Association
- BC Council of Forest Industries
- BC Hydro Apprenticeship
- BCIT Motive Power
- Bosa Construction
- Coast Mountain Bus Company
- Insulators Local 118
- Lordco
- Pitt Meadows Plumbing
- Russell Mechanical
- Seaspan
- SkilledTradesBC
- UA Local 516
- UBC Build – Carpenters Regional Council
- Work BC
…and many more!
Note: Refreshments will be provided by our Vancouver Community College Professional Cook Level One students.
If you have any questions, please email:
Brad_Dingler@sd42.ca
Brenna_Michaud@sd42.ca
Download the 2025 Trades Showcase poster.