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The Department of Education and Training (DET) is offering exciting new opportunities to support the career growth of UBC members. The following leadership training courses, at the International Training Centre in Las Vegas, are now open for registration: 3rd Year Apprentice Program: Helping Build Our Industries During four intensive days of training, participants develop their...

Training Updates In 2026, the UBC will expand training opportunities for members across the Western provinces: Alberta Flooring training is now available in Edmonton (Local 1325) and Calgary (Local 2103), giving members the opportunity to explore a new sector and enhance their employability. The Fort McMurray training centre, which opened last year, is currently offering...

It may surprise some members that the UBC represents more than just the skilled trades. Through HOPE Local 2220, the UBC also represents healthcare, office, and professional employees; workers who provide critical support in hospitals, long-term care homes, and retirement facilities across Ontario.  Healthcare is an important yet often underappreciated profession. HOPE 2220 members’ work...

The Enhanced Construction Program (ECP) is a collaboration between the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) and UBC Local 494 Windsor. The program allows Grade 11 and 12 students to study at the Union’s training facility for a semester, rather than attending their local high school. Participants gain hands-on construction experience, earn health and...

Helping more Canadian newcomers with foreign credentials write the Red Seal exam and join the construction industry workforce is the focus of a new United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) Canadian District project. The UBC Bridge to Red Seal project, funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) Program, aims to...