Province adds 462 skilled-trades training seats at KPU

Tue, Jul 28, 2026
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At KPU Tech, from left: Dr. Amy Jeon, Associate Vice-President, Academic pro tem at KPU; Premier David Eby; Jessie Sunner, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills; Jagrup Brar, Minister for Mining and Critical Minerals; Dr. Diane Purvey, President and Vice-Chancellor pro tem, Dr. David Burns, Provost and Vice President, Academic pro tem.
At KPU Tech, from left: Dr. Amy Jeon, Associate Vice-President, Academic pro tem at KPU; Premier David Eby; Jessie Sunner, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills; Jagrup Brar, Minister for Mining and Critical Minerals; Dr. Diane Purvey, President and Vice-Chancellor pro tem, Dr. David Burns, Provost and Vice President, Academic pro tem.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) will receive 462 new skilled-trades training seats this year, ensuring people in British Columbia are first in line for in-demand careers as the province secures more major projects.

This will bring the total number of trades-training seats available at KPU to 1,762 this year.

“By adding hundreds of new trades-training seats here in Surrey, we’re making sure British Columbians are trained for the jobs of the future that will allow them to support their families and their dreams,” said Premier David Eby. “Skilled-trades training opens the door to rewarding careers and bigger paycheques, delivering the homes, infrastructure and major projects our province needs. That’s how we build an economy that works better for people, creating more opportunities for British Columbians to get ahead.”

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