SkillPlan - Build Your Skills
BC Colleges is proud to be a partner of SkillPlan since 2019
SkillPlan supports 14 international building trades unions and tens of thousands of apprentices annually in their trade certification and Red Seal programs. For over 30 years, SkillPlan has acted as a leader in workforce development, designing customized solutions and providing services for employers, unions, trainers, and workers. They focus on foundational skills challenges and create industry-specific training programs.
Build Your Skills Learning Hub
The Build Your Skills Learning Hub offers tools and resources, including assessments, explanations, videos, tips, strategies, practice exercises, and interactive content—all trade-contextualized.
The program supports instructors, pre-apprentices, and apprentices, including diverse and underrepresented groups, by improving program design and delivery on the apprenticeship journey and enhancing Red Seal success for all learners.
‘Build Your Skills’ Approach to Apprenticeship Training:
- Tools and Support: Providing essential tools, support, and evaluations for pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs.
- Non-Traditional Learners: Addressing the unique learning needs of non-traditional learners.
- Effective Training Model: Implementing a cost-effective and efficient training model for the construction industry, with potential for replication in other industries.
- Evaluation and Improvement: Testing and measuring the effectiveness of training tools and resources, and sharing results to enhance practices and outcomes.