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VIU Expands Trades Training for Future Jobs | Vancouver News
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- Jul 25, 2026
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Vancouver Island University is adding 64 new skilled trades seats—mostly for carpentry and RV technician training—as part of a $241 million provincial push to create 5,000 new training spots over three years. Driven by high demand and economic uncertainty, the initiative aims to fuel job growth in construction, clean energy, and beyond. Student McKenzie Morgan shares how carpentry blends creativity with problem-solving and offers solid pay and stability—values echoed by officials who see trades as a pathway to opportunity and family support. With VIU’s total capacity now at 1,550, McKenzie is already applying his skills to a hospital project and plans to earn his Red Seal certification. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c74ca52035042109