The province needs more tradespeople. But we must improve how they’re educated.

By Nick Smith who is a veteran public school teacher who lives on the Sunshine Coast in British Columbia. You can find him on Twitter @mr_nixmith.

Link to the story, published on Feb 15, 2023:
https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2023/02/15/Solution-To-Overhaul-BC-Trades-Training/

The province needs more tradespeople. But we must improve how they’re educated. By Nick Smith who is a veteran public school teacher who lives on the Sunshine Coast in British Columbia. You can find him on Twitter @mr_nixmith. Link to the story, published on Feb 15, 2023: https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2023/02/15/Solution-To-Overhaul-BC-Trades-Training/

BC Trades Training Needs an Overhaul. Here’s the Solution

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