We often talk about how ICBA is the #1 sponsor of trades apprentices in British Columbia – and how our apprentices are eligible for $1,500 worth of bursaries as they work toward their Red Seals.
But whenever someone talks about stats or managing paperwork or a large program like this, it’s easy to forget that every one of those 1,700 apprentices is a person working to make a better life for themselves, their families, and their communities. They’re investing in themselves, and putting their dream to the test of a four-year education and training process.
Last night in Burnaby, more than 100 people gathered at our ICBA Red Seal Graduation Dinner, to honour our new Journeypeople (that’s what you become when you graduate the apprenticeship program with your Red Seal – a Journeyperson). Nearly 50 apprentices received a grad certificate and our congrats. We had some instructors on hand to give out the certificates, and it was great for them to be a part of this too.
The event was put on by the ICBA Training team – so a special shout out to Todd, Sabine, Kerry, Jenny, Ally and Nicola for putting the event together!
The professional photos will arrive in a week or so, but here’s a couple of snaps from last night.
Great job, ICBA Training – and congratulations to all of our new Journeypeople! And if you’re interested in apprenticing — or are a company that would like to bring on an apprentice — check out icba.ca/apprentices to see how we can help.
