Fast tracking pathway into trades
The Career Technical Centre program is a partnership between School District 57 and the College of New Caledonia. This partnership allows high school students to have a unique opportunity to take their first year of trades training at CNC while earning dual credits, graduating ready to enter the workforce as an apprentice.
Students can choose from a wide variety of trades including automotive service technician, carpentry, electrical, heavy mechanical, metal fabrication, piping, professional cook, and welding. For students interested in trades but unsure of which one to pursue, the Career Technical Center offers Youth Explore Trades Sampler, open to student in Grades 10-12. This program allows students to explore up to four different trades gaining basic knowledge and skill for everyday life, or to guide them on which trade to follow.
Check out the CTC website for up-to-date information and registration details. Follow the CTC online to see what they are up to, learn about application deadlines and be in the know for everything CTC, on Facebook @CTCSmartMove or Instagram @ctcsmartmove.
Contact
Doug Borden – Coordinator, Central Interior Regional Career Technical Centre
Work: 250-561-5858
Mobile: 250-613-8598
Email: dborden@sd57.bc.ca or bordend2@cnc.bc.ca
CTC Programs 2026 – 27
Automotive Service Technician Foundation
Seats: 8
September 8, 2026 – April 16, 2027
Heavy Mechanical Group Trades Foundation
Seats: 16
September 8, 2026 – May 28, 2027
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)/Machinist Foundation
Seats: 4
September 8, 2026 – March 5, 2027
Pipe Trades Foundation
Seats: 4
August 24, 2026 – January 29, 2027
Professional Cook Levels 1 & 2
Seats: 4
August 17, 2026 – June 18, 2027
Pro Cook Lv1: Aug 17 – March 12
Pro Cook Lv2: March 15 – June 18
Carpentry Foundation
Seats: 8
February 8, 2027 – July 23, 2027
Electrical Foundation
Seats: 16
February 1, 2027 – July 16, 2027
Welding Foundation
Seats: 16
February 1, 2027 – August 13, 2027
Youth Explorer Trades Sampler (Trades Discovery)
Fall Seats: 32
September 8, 2026 – Jan 29, 2027
Spring Seats: 32
February 1, 2027 – June 25, 2027
Contact the CTC Office
Phone: 250-561-5853
Email: ctc@cnc.bc.ca
Contact CTC Coordinator
Phone: 250-613-8598
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