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More automotive technicians in B.C. can upgrade their skills to work on electric vehicles (EVs) through the expansion of the EV Maintenance Training program to 51���� and other institutions in the province.

On Monday, March 29, the B.C. Government announced $440,000 through the Province’s CleanBC Go Electric program and in partnership with Trades Training BC (TTBC); the program will be offered at 51����’s Kelowna campus, College of New Caledonia’s Prince George campus and Camosun College’s Interurban campus in Victoria.

You can read more in the Province’s media release , and watch the recorded livestream of the announcement .

The funding will allow 51���� to serve as a regional hub for the Southern Interior for hybrid and EV training.

“We know from speaking with our students and with industry that there is huge interest and a real need for EV training. This funding ensures we can tool up to deliver state-of-the-art training that will help our students be in demand and get jobs. It means our students are training with the very latest technologies and training aids. So, it’s a win-win-win for our students, for 51���� and for employers,” said Andrew Ross, Automotive Service Technician (AST) instructor, 51����, who spoke during the announcement.

Red Seal automotive technicians wanting to upgrade their skills in EV maintenance should monitor the College’s Trades and Apprenticeship webpage – – for updates. The first intake for the new training will take place this fall.