New funding for six wood-product manufacturers will grow B.C.’s value-added wood sector, fortifying local economies and creating and protecting hundreds of forestry jobs.

Skilled-trades students in School District 35 will benefit from a three-year, $15-million investment by the B.C. government to support youth trades programs with the purchase of new trades-training equipment.

School District 35 in Langley will receive $40,000 in funding for the Youth Work in Trades program to boost trades training for young people.

The Society of Christian Schools in B.C., which provides support and services to independent schools throughout the province, is receiving $20,000 in funding for the Youth Work in Trades program to boost trades training for young people in the province.

The British Columbia government announced an investment of $401,000 in the Roofing Contractors Association of B.C. (RCABC) for skills training in high-priority trades seats.

The Province announced that it has invested, through the Industry Training Authority (ITA), a combined $660,000 to three training providers in Langley for skills training seats in high-priority trades.

Young people considering what skills they will need for tomorrow's in-demand occupations had an opportunity for an interactive, hands-on experience at WorkBC's Find Your Fit tour stop in Langley.