B.C. custody work programs

You may participate in programs that offer opportunities to gain employment skills and perform meaningful work while you serve your sentence in a provincial correctional centre.

The skills you learn and confidence you gain can help with your transition back into the community, making a difference to your circumstances.

A wide range of programs are provided by BC Corrections.

On this page

• Certificates you can earn
• Work skills programs
• Related links

Certificates you can earn

Depending on the correctional centre, you may earn certification in:

Work skills programs

Some of the other work skills programs in correctional centres may include:

ALLCO fish hatchery

In partnership with the Alouette River Management Society, a crew from Fraser Regional Correctional Centre keeps salmon stocks healthy in the Alouette River and other watersheds.

Carpentry, metal fabrication and apprenticeship

Many correctional centres teach carpentry and metal works, including fabrication, power tool use, welding and repair

Horticulture

Horticulture programs at several correctional centres throughout B.C. grow and donate thousands of pounds of produce to:

• Community groups
• Local food banks
• Seniors’ organizations

Roofing apprenticeship

Individuals earn their Level 1 roofing apprenticeships and gain meaningful, well-paying employment upon release

Services for camps, parks and community groups

Individuals with the appropriate security clearance give back to the community by performing maintenance, path clearing, cleaning and building for parks, municipal and non-profit groups

Tailor Shop program

The Tailor Shop program:

• Makes and mends clothing for people in custody and other items for all 10 correctional centres in B.C.
• Creates much-needed items for local community groups and international aid organizations

Wildfire suppression

Specially trained crews from correctional centres provide vital support to the BC Wildfire Service, including:

• Setting up and taking down camp equipment and facilities
• Cleaning, inspecting, testing, and repairing firehoses