VBF-SkilledTradesBC and Skilled Trades Certification – JAN 26, 2023

British Columbia has a strong and effective trades training system that offers multiple pathways for individuals to achieve certification, but it has not had a mandatory trades certification system for two decades. With an anticipated labour shortage of more than 85,000 workers in the next decade, now more than ever, it is critical to help boost the prestige of the trades and help draw more people into these sustainable, well-paying careers.

SkilledTradesBC is leading the formal implementation of Skilled Trades Certification in BC and has an increased mandate to promote the skilled trades and modernize the trades training system.

Join the session to learn more about the importance of attracting more people to the skilled trades and about what Skilled Trades Certification means for your business and trades workers.

Presented by:

Rod Bianchini

Chief Strategy & Compliance Officer

Rod Bianchini is Chief Strategy and Compliance Officer (CSCO) of SkilledTradesBC. As the CSCO, Rod’s priority is to deliver SkilledTradesBC’s expanded mandate of implementing Skilled Trades Certification in B.C. Rod has provided strategic guidance for SkilledTradesBC’s public engagement plan and has worked closely with government and key stakeholders in various industries to ensure smooth transition to Skilled Trades Certification.

Rod joined SkilledTradesBC in 2013 as the Manager of Apprenticeship Advisors and managed the introduction of regional apprenticeship advisors across the B.C. This initiative increased apprenticeship support across the province with specific focus on rural and interior communities. He was appointed as Director of Industry Relations and then Chief Operating Officer in 2018. During his tenure as COO, Rod leveraged his passion for collaboration and intentional engagement to provide strategic direction to his team and their work with the Sector Advisory Groups and other industry stakeholders. He also worked closely with the Indigenous Initiatives team to build meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities through innovative community-based training programs and partnerships.

All EHSCBC Members and guests are invited to join us for this free forum.