WorkBC Centre – Maple Ridge

170 – 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road
Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 5Z6
1-604-466-4600
8:30 am to 5:00 pm – Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays
8:30am to 6:30 pm – Wednesdays and Thursdays
Weekends and Statutory Holidays – Closed

In Person SkilledTradesBC Apprenticeship Information Session

March 13th, 2026 | 10am – 12pm

In-Person SkilledTradesBC Apprenticeship Information Session

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WorkBC Maple Ridge is here to help you find your next job. You can access job search resources, career planning, training and skills upgrading, work experience opportunities and job placements.

WorkBC Centres also assist employers address staffing needs.

Check out some of our in-person and online services by clicking through the boxes below. Call to make an appointment to meet with a Career Coach or drop-in to the Centre to use our resource room!

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WorkBC Maple Ridge has developed three modules to assist you to explore careers, to guide your job search and to assist you to keep your new job. Each module includes information, tools and interactive activities that you can use on your schedule and at your own place.  Get started today!

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Workshops and Events

Mar
13
Fri
Leading Edge Job Search @ WorkBC Maple Ridge
Mar 13 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

This series of workshops is for individuals who are looking only for the essentials to conduct a job search. Workshop topics include identifying skills, resume and cover letter development, obtaining references, communication, self-marketing, accessing the Hidden Job Market, informational interviews, networking and job maintenance strategies. Workshops are delivered over one week; participants attend a five hour workshop each day. In addition to the workshops, participants will be supported by a Career Coach.

In-Person SkilledTradesBC: Apprenticeship Information Session @ WorkBC Maple Ridge
Mar 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Get the inside scoop on apprenticeships in the skilled trades at SkilledTradesBC’s in-person info session – your future career path awaits!
Thinking about a career in the skilled trades?

Join WorkBC Centre Maple Ridge for an interactive information session with SkilledTradesBC, that leads and coordinates B.C.’s skilled trades system, including overseeing apprenticeship training and trade certifications in BC.

This session is perfect for Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows job seekers, curious about starting or continuing a career in the trades.

You must be a resident of BC, and *eligible to work in Canada* (please contact our office/visit our centre if unsure)

 

What you’ll learn:

· Trades in demand in BC

· Steps to trade certification and advancement

· How to become an apprentice in BC

· Financial supports and resources available to apprentices

· How WorkBC can help you start or continue your career in the trades

 

Come with your questions — this is your chance to connect directly with representatives from SkilledTradesBC and get expert advice on your next steps.

To get the most out of this session we encourage you to join us for ‘Find your Trade’ Week at the WorkBC Centre Maple Ridge!

Drop in between 9am and 4pm, March 9th – March 12, suite #170 and complete the SkilledTradesBC Trade Quiz at our Centre to receive a lucky draw ticket.

This quick, fun quiz will help you explore the best skilled trades for you! Bonus: you get an opportunity to win a bag of neat WorkBC Swag you can use as you navigate your job search and career journey!

Can’t make it to Find Your Trade Week? You can complete the quiz online wherever you are:

https://skilledtradesbc.ca/find-your-trade

Mar
16
Mon
Career Planning with Assessments
Mar 16 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

This series of workshops is for clients who need help to enter or re-enter the workforce. Workshops cover topics including personal planning and goal setting, occupational interests and the current labour market, self-awareness, effective communication and job maintenance. Workshops are delivered over two weeks; participants attend a three hour workshop each day. In addition to the workshops, participants will be supported by an Employment Coach.

Mar
17
Tue
Career Planning with Assessments
Mar 17 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

This series of workshops is for clients who need help to enter or re-enter the workforce. Workshops cover topics including personal planning and goal setting, occupational interests and the current labour market, self-awareness, effective communication and job maintenance. Workshops are delivered over two weeks; participants attend a three hour workshop each day. In addition to the workshops, participants will be supported by an Employment Coach.

Trades Trailblazers: Women in Trades Career Forum @ WorkBC Maple Ridge
Mar 17 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Hear from women thriving in high‑demand trades – real stories, training info, and guidance to start your own future‑proof trades career
Hosted by WorkBC Centre Maple Ridge, in partnership with SkilledTradesBC and Ironworkers Local 97

Celebrating Women in Trades, in recognition of International Women’s Day

Almost 195,000 women joined the workforce from 2017 to 2025 in B.C – Incredible!

Are you a woman interested in a hands-on, well‑paid, high‑demand career?

Curious what it’s really like to work in the skilled trades—or considering a career change from a corporate or non‑trade role?

If you’re based in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows this event is one you don’t want to miss!

Join us for Trades Trailblazers: Women in Trades Career Forum, an inspiring and interactive session featuring women currently working in high‑demand trades, including women who transitioned from corporate careers into the trades.

Hear their real stories—how they got started, what training was like, what day‑to‑day work feels like, and how they overcame challenges—and learn how you can begin your own pathway.

The forum includes a SkilledTradesBC information session, along with introduction from Ironworkers Local 97, followed by a dynamic panel discussion moderated by Samantha, Apprenticeship Advisor at SkilledTradesBC.

You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions during a live Q&A and connect with Women in the trades and those with expertise in hiring within the Trades, and peers.

The event will help you gain insights into/learn about:

  • High‑demand trades in BC and what employers are looking for
  • Apprenticeship and training pathways—no experience required
  • What it’s like working in different trades, from women thriving in the field
  • Supports, mentorship, and resources through SkilledTradesBC, Ironworkers Local 97, BCWIIT, and WorkBC
  • Practical next steps to launch a future‑proof, rewarding career in the skilled trades

Who should attend:
Women job seekers in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows exploring or ready to pursue a career in the trades. Whether you’re starting out in your career and or a career changer, this event will aim to provide you with a roadmap to launch a career in the Trades.

 

Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/trades-trailblazers-women-in-trades-career-forum-tickets-1983659240186?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

If you would like to learn more about these workshops and events, please contact us at: 604 466-4600 or info-mapleridge@workbc.ca