TRU's Community Education team is available throughout the Thompson/Nicola, Cariboo/Chilcotin, and Fraser Canyon. If you have questions about program delivery in communities in our region other than those listed below, please contact Community Education and Workforce Development.
TRU CEWD serves the unceded territories of the Secwépemc, Stat'imc, Nlaka'pamux, Tsilh'qotin, Nuxalk, and Dakelh, and Métis peoples.
Thompson Rivers University's Community Education and Workforce Development (CEWD) is committed to serving learners across the Thompson-Cariboo region through our campuses in Kamloops and Williams Lake, as well as our regional centres in smaller, rural, and remote communities. We understand the importance of providing accessible education close to home, ensuring that individuals can gain the skills and training they need without leaving their communities. Our locations offer in-person courses, programs, and technology-enabled learning, allowing students to connect with instructors and resources no matter where they are. Whether through hands-on training, online learning, or hybrid delivery, TRU CEWD brings high-quality education to learners where they live and work. The following services are available at each of our locations:
- Contract course deliveries
- Course registration
- Computer labs
- Academic advising
- Space rental
Check out individual TRU Regional Centre Facebook pages for the most recent information and course information.
100 Mile House
TRU has served the 100 Mile House community for over 35 years, providing accessible education and training opportunities. In May 2024, TRU relocated its 100 Mile House Regional Centre to a newly renovated facility at 475 Birch Avenue. This modern space features state-of-the-art classrooms with the latest technology, enabling in-person and virtual learning experiences. The upgraded centre reaffirms TRU's commitment to delivering high-quality education close to home for residents of 100 Mile House and the surrounding area.
Contact
Mailing address
#106-475 Birch Avenue
100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0
Phone
250-395-3115
Barriere and Clearwater
TRU is committed to supporting learners in North Thompson by bringing education and training opportunities directly to the community. We partner with local organizations to utilize community spaces for in-person courses, ensuring accessible learning near home. Additionally, TRU offers online and technology-enabled options, allowing students to connect with instructors and complete programs without having to travel. This flexible approach ensures that residents of Barriere and Clearwater can gain the skills they need while staying in their communities.
Contact
Mailing address
TT158 - 805 TRU Way,
Kamloops, BC V2C 0C8
Phone
Barriere 250-672-9875
Clearwater 250-679-7699
Lillooet and Lytton
The TRU Lillooet Regional Centre serves the communities of Lillooet, Lytton, Ashcroft and Cache Creek by providing accessible education and training close to home. We offer a variety of credit and non-credit courses and programs, supporting learners in upgrading their skills, pursuing new careers, and furthering their education. Recently, we expanded our space to enhance learning opportunities, creating a more flexible and welcoming environment for students. Through in-person instruction and technology-enabled learning, TRU remains committed to meeting the region's unique needs.
Contact
Mailing address
Old Mill Plaza,
#10-155 Main St.,
(in courtyard),
Box 339,
Lillooet, BC V0K 1V0
Phone
250-256-4296
Fax
250-256-4278
Kamloops
TRU CEWD Kamloops offers a wide range of employment-ready courses and certifications designed to help students upgrade their skills, start a new career, or advance in their current field. From health and safety training to business, trades, and driver training programs, our courses provide practical, in-demand skills that meet industry needs. Whether learners want to gain essential certifications, explore a new profession, or enhance their qualifications, we offer flexible, accessible training to support career success.
Contact
Mailing address
TT158-805 TRU Way
Kamloops, BC V2C 0C9
Phone
250-828-5106
Williams Lake
TRU Community Education and Workforce Development (CEWD) in Williams Lake provides a wide range of training and education opportunities on campus and throughout the surrounding rural, remote, and Indigenous communities. We offer in-demand courses and programs in business, computer skills, health and safety, trades, and skills upgrading, ensuring learners can access the training they need close to home. We help individuals gain valuable skills for employment and career advancement by delivering courses on campus and in communities. Our commitment to flexible, accessible education supports the region's and employers' diverse needs and empowers learners with practical, job-ready training.
Contact
Mailing address
Room 1180 - 1250 Western Ave
Williams Lake BC V2G 1H7
Phone
250-392-8010
Fax
250-392-8008
