Past Program
YOUTH CLIMATE CORPS BC - Trade Union
This three-month pilot program marked the first collaboration between Youth ClimateCorps BC (YCCBC) and the Union of BC Insulators to recruit and train young trade apprentices. The initiative aligns with YCCBC’s commitment to helping young people access well-paid employment in high-demand sectors that are central to the transition to a more climate-resilient future. In partnership with the union, YCCBC ensured that apprentices were matched with appropriate employers and provided one-on-one coaching support throughout their placements. YCCBC also played a key role in:
- Recruiting participants for the program
- Co-facilitating a week-long orientation at the union headquarters
- Assisting with initial costs, including training fees, safety gear, and transportation
- Reimbursing first-year union membership fees for participants who chose to stay on and pursue union membership
Eight participants were hired through the program, and seven successfully completed the three-month term. All seven have continued in their roles beyond the pilot and are now on track to deepen their training and pursue union membership.
Land Acknowledgment
The City of Vancouver stands on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We acknowledge and honor the rich heritage and deep connection to this land.
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