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November 27, 2015 15:03 ET | Source: Industry Training Authority

Youth Day Conference and Apprenticeship Award Promote the Skilled Trades and Reinvigorate Hands-On Learning

VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - November 27, 2015) - The Industry Training Authority's (ITA) 10th annual Youth Day conference was held this week at the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver, and brought together...
September 14, 2015 16:40 ET | Source: Industry Training Authority

BC Invests in "Earn While You Learn" High School Apprenticeship Programs

VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - September 14, 2015) - Industry Training Authority (ITA) is investing over $1.3 million across the province to fund the Secondary School Apprenticeship Program (SSA). This...
September 04, 2015 16:43 ET | Source: Industry Training Authority

New Trades Training Program for Aboriginal People in B.C. to Begin Fall 2015

VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - September 04, 2015) - The Industry Training Authority (ITA) announced today that a new trades training program will be offered in B.C. starting October 2015 to fill the...
September 02, 2015 13:12 ET | Source: Industry Training Authority

Industry Training Authority Announces New Chief Operating Officer

VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - September 02, 2015) - The Industry Training Authority (ITA) has appointed Jeff Lekstrom as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective September 14, 2015. Lekstrom will be...
July 06, 2015 15:27 ET | Source: Industry Training Authority

Stronger Industry Relationships to Set Up BC for Success in the Skilled Trade Sector

VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - July 06, 2015) - Since the introduction of B.C.'S Skills for Jobs Blueprint and the McDonald Report, the Industry Training Authority (ITA) has been leading the transition...
June 19, 2015 13:00 ET | Source: Industry Training Authority

Nuxalk Nation Brings Skilled Trades Training to Bella Coola

BELLA COOLA, BC--(Marketwired - June 19, 2015) - The Industry Training Authority (ITA), Nuxalk Nation band, and Camosun College School of Trades and Technology have partnered to develop an innovative...
June 03, 2015 17:34 ET | Source: Industry Training Authority

Inaugural Trades Innovation Forum Creates New Ideas to Build BC's Skilled Trades

VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - June 03, 2015) - Over 400 tradespeople, apprentices, employers, and training providers from across the province attended BC's first annual Skilled Trades Innovation Forum...
June 02, 2015 17:10 ET | Source: Industry Training Authority

Eleven Industry Sector Advisory Groups Formed to Advise on Skilled Trades Training

VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - June 02, 2015) - The Industry Training Authority (ITA) has accomplished a key goal to form Sector Advisory Groups to represent significant trade sectors in British...
May 06, 2015 13:08 ET | Source: Industry Training Authority

One Year Anniversary of ITA Mandate Review Marks Significant Progress for Skilled Trades

VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - May 06, 2015) - The Industry Training Authority (ITA) has announced significant progress delivering recommendations from B.C.'s Skills for Jobs Blueprint: Re-engineering...
April 24, 2015 14:00 ET | Source: Industry Training Authority

New Construction Craft Worker Program to Help Aboriginal People Enter Skilled Trades

VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - April 24, 2015) - The Industry Training Authority (ITA) announced today that a Red Seal Construction Craft Worker (CCW) Program for Aboriginal People is in development....