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The future in Canada is one that prioritizes sustainability, but what does that mean for workers?

Inside the industry shift

Vancouver Community College

There has been a big change in the skills B.C. workers need in critical sectors like transportation, industry, and construction, as the province shifts gears to transition toward cleaner energy and technology.

Recent research shows that by 2032, 40 per cent of new jobs in trades, transport, and equipment will require an enhanced skillset as Canada aims for a net-zero economy.

There’s currently a significant shortage of workers who already have these skills – but there won’t be for much longer.

VCC’s new clean energy programs

Vancouver Community College

Vancouver Community College is proactively creating new programs that train students for a future in clean energy, addressing the evolving needs of the workplace so that students can adapt their skillsets accordingly.

These include a Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician Certificate, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Foundation Certificate, Automotive Electronics Repair Certificate, Construction Electrician Apprenticeship courses, Construction Electrician Foundation Certificate, and Clean Energy Technology Diploma.

You can apply now through the links above, with programs starting as early as May 2026.

Growing for the future

Vancouver Community College

Creating new programs is one thing, but housing them is another entirely. That’s why VCC is currently expanding its Broadway Campus with a new $291.3 million Centre for Clean Energy and Automotive Innovation, expected to be completed in 2027.

Not only will it house over 700 new full-time equivalent students, but it will also enable VCC to expand program offerings and foster research in high-demand clean energy and automotive fields.

As B.C. transitions toward cleaner energy and technologies, worker skillsets need to evolve with them. VCC’s new programs will help students transform into environmentally conscious and technically skilled workers who are ready to keep up with evolving industry needs.

Interested in future-proofing your skillset with clean energy skills? Learn more by visiting the VCC website, or attend an upcoming information session to learn more about these groundbreaking new programs.