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School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) is on the ancestral unceded territory of the kʷikʷəƛəm (Kwikwetlem First Nation).  The kʷikʷəƛəm continue to live on these lands and care for them, along with the waters and all that is above and below.
The Indigenous Peoples in Trades Training Program (IPITT) provides support to SD43 students who are interested in pursuing a Career, Education or Training in Trades. ​School District No. 43 and the Career and Trades Programs are committed to providing equal access and opportunity for Indigenous students interested in trades. 

​There are several programs and resources available for those interested in exploring or entering Trades​. In partnership with the Skilled Trades BC, ACCESS Futures, Skilled Trades ​BC, WORK BC, and other agencies, we are able to help support students with:

  • ​Tuition-free Trades Training Programs 
  • Financial support for equipment and other supplies  
  • Transportation and Housing Allowances 
  • Access to child care 
  • Mentorship Programs ​
  • Free tutoring and learning support 
  • Free upgrading programs 
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​It is our goal to support students and remove any barriers that they may face when entering trades. For more information and additional resources please visit the links provided in the right column. 

For more information how to support an Indigenous student in Trades please contact:​

Ashley Impellezzere:  aimpellezzere@sd43.bc.ca 


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What the L Program – Applications Now Open!

The What the L Program gives students the opportunity to prepare for and earn their “L” driver’s license while also developing valuable skills in safety, responsibility, and independence.

This is a 2-day program offered to students 16 years and older, providing step-by-step support from an ICBC instructor.

What’s Included:

  • Two-day session with an ICBC instructor

  • Practice tests and driver manuals

  • Transportation to the ICBC testing center

  • “L” test booked through SD43 (skip the wait times)

  • Breakfast and lunch provided

  • Up to 10 FREE driving lessons upon successful completion of the program


  • Application Due Date: Wednesday, October 22nd

  • Application Pick-Up: Thursday, October 23rd

  • Program Dates: Tuesday, November 18th & Tuesday, November 25th @ Winslow Center 

Please complete the application below and submit it to your Youth Worker, Counselor or Post Secondary Advisor. 

WHAT THE L APPLICATION 2025 ED..pdf

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