Guarantee apprentice employment continuity during technical classroom training

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Made

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British Columbia

Made

Oct 1, 2026

Campaign

2026 British Columbia Provincial Election platform

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Statement

We will make it easier for apprentices to stay employed during technical training and work with employers to expand training in skilled trades and other occupations where BC needs workers.

Overview

Subsidize wage supplements and employer retention agreements while apprentices complete 6-to-10 week technical classroom blocks.

Sources

Ready to DELIVER - Lorne Doerkson's Plan for a STRONGER BC / 2026 (Page 45) (opens in a new tab) Source

Page 45 (Post-Secondary Education): We will make it easier for apprentices to stay employed during technical training and work with employers to expand training in skilled trades and other occupations where BC needs workers.

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