Shad students discover new possibilities at TRU August 6, 2026
High school student Helena Bahramirad arrived at Thompson Rivers University in July, excited to spend a month on campus exploring her passion for astrophysics through…
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New baker apprenticeship program rises to early success August 5, 2026
A new Baker Apprenticeship program at Thompson Rivers University has wrapped up its first level with strong enrolment and enthusiastic support from the campus and…
Graduates and guests celebrate Spring Convocation 2026 June 15, 2026
Nearly 2,000 students crossed the stage during Thompson Rivers University's Spring Convocation ceremonies last week, cheered on by family members, friends, classmates, instructors, mentors and…
From the ground up: building a career while rebuilding a community June 10, 2026
Nine Thompson Rivers University students celebrate the culmination of five years of carpentry apprenticeship this week. What makes this group of trades students unique in…
Happy to Chat benches invite conversation and community at TRU June 4, 2026
New “Happy to Chat” benches at Thompson Rivers University are creating welcoming spaces for conversation, connection and belonging across campus. The initiative is part of…
TRU and City of Williams Lake commit to a shared future for post-secondary education in the region May 27, 2026
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and the City of Williams Lake have signed a Letter of Understanding (LoU) that marks a significant step forward in their…
Budget 2026 backs skills training as TRU delivers for learners and communities February 17, 2026
The Government of British Columbia released Budget 2026 today, framing the plan around protecting core services while investing in skills training and targeted economic measures.…
New pollinator signs expand TRU’s Bee Campus commitment January 12, 2026
Thompson Rivers University’s Bee Campus initiative has a new, highly visible feature: a series of large interpretive signs installed across campus to make pollinator habitat more…
TRU boosts access to plumbing training November 27, 2025
British Columbia needs plumbers, but apprentices often face financial and practical barriers that can slow their progress. A move to free, adaptable Open Educational Resources…
Provincial investment strengthens pathway into skilled trades November 14, 2025
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) welcomes the provincial government's announcement of a major increase in funding for trades training across British Columbia, noting this investment will…
TRU trades enhance training for high-demand mining careers September 12, 2025
New support for trades training linked to the province’s mining sector will create opportunities for students to prepare for careers vital to mines across British…
TRU's Jim McCarthy recognized for educational leadership July 14, 2025
Celebrating dedication and innovation in education, the Kamloops-Thompson Board of Education recently honoured Thompson Rivers University (TRU) trades faculty member Jim McCarthy with the second…
CFJC Today | TRU trades program celebrates completion of 35th training house January 28, 2025
Trades students marked a milestone recently, celebrating the completion of the program’s 35th training house. The three-bedroom, three-bathroom home in Westsyde represents the largest collaborative…
Building a relationship of support with TRU Trades January 14, 2025
By Brandi Thring For more than three decades, TRU’s School of Trades and Technology and the Canadian Home Builders Association Central Interior (CHBA CI) have…
Canadian Association of Women in Construction | CAWIC Bursary Committee awards outstanding women with $2,000 bursaries December 18, 2024
Trades students Jessie Gobin and Lagina Morse, both pursuing their Red Seal certification in electrical construction, are 2024 CAWIC bursary award winners. Read more
Students from 23 First Nations comprise water treatment class December 4, 2024
More than two dozen Indigenous water and wastewater employees are working toward their diploma at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) in a program customized to serve…
Wired for success: student finds her spark in trades November 18, 2024
By Kim Van Haren A transformative shift has been taking place in the world of trades as women increasingly take on roles traditionally dominated by…
Burns Lake Lakes District News | Northwest B.C. First Nations students chosen for water treatment program August 29, 2024
Through a unique program at TRU, four Indigenous students are on a path to give back to their communities as much-needed water treatment operators. Read more
CFJC Today | Construction underway on the 35th TRU Training Home in Westsyde August 29, 2024
Work on next year’s Kamloops Y Dream Home is officially underway with the commencement of the 2025 Training House project in Westsyde. This year’s training house…
Grant prepares TRU students for rewarding careers August 19, 2024
KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University (TRU) students will be able to access a grant this fall and winter from the BC government for the skills…
