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Funding Announced for Youth Trades Programs During Apprenticeship Recognition Week Celebrations
November 05, 2018 11:00 ET | Industry Training Authority
$1.3 million investment helps youth apprentices across B.C. to earn while they learn VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 05, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From November 4 to 10, 2018, we’re taking our...
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BC Wins Award for Bringing Innovative Creative Design Resources Into Classrooms
June 27, 2018 11:00 ET | Industry Training Authority
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The “Taking Making into Classrooms” online resource has won the award for Excellence and Innovation in the Integration of Technology in...
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New Board Appointments for Industry Training Authority (ITA)—BC’s Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship System
May 02, 2018 11:00 ET | Industry Training Authority
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training has appointed six new board members to the Industry Training Authority (ITA)....
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Youth Day 2017: Thinking Big to Improve Apprenticeships
December 05, 2017 16:00 ET | Industry Training Authority
RICHMOND, British Columbia, Dec. 05, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Industry Training Authority's (ITA) 13th annual Youth Day conference was held on November 22, 2017 in Richmond, and brought together...
Youth Day Conference Aims to Drive Female Enrolment in the Skilled Trades
November 24, 2016 17:30 ET | Industry Training Authority
RICHMOND, BC--(Marketwired - November 24, 2016) - The Industry Training Authority's (ITA) 11th annual Youth Day conference was held yesterday at the River Rock Theatre in Richmond, and brought...
Industry Engagement Top-of-Mind as ITA Announces Two New Board Directors
September 27, 2016 14:30 ET | Industry Training Authority
VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - September 27, 2016) - The Industry Training Authority (ITA) has appointed Laurie Sterritt, Director, Aboriginal Employment & Business Development, BC Hydro, and Shane...
30 Aboriginal Graduates Celebrate Their Completion of the Aboriginal Opportunities for Trades Upgrading Program VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - June 23, 2016) - The UA Piping Industry College of BC (UAPICBC) and the Lax Kw'alaams community held a graduation ceremony for the graduates of the Aboriginal People in...
Industry Training Authority and British Columbia Chamber of Commerce Enter Partnership to Enhance Employer Engagement and Promote Apprenticeship Sponsorship in BC VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - June 01, 2016) - The Industry Training Authority (ITA) and the British Columbia Chamber of Commerce (BCCC) are embarking on a new partnership to strengthen BC's...
Change is in the Hair at the Industry Training Authority
January 05, 2016 13:30 ET | Industry Training Authority
VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - January 05, 2016) - The Industry Training Authority (ITA) is starting the New Year with the launch of its new Hairstylist program. The program was de-regulated in...
Industry Training Authority Develops Skills Training Plan to Address Employment Needs of Aboriginal People in B.C.
December 09, 2015 14:08 ET | Industry Training Authority
VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - December 09, 2015) - The Industry Training Authority (ITA) announced today the development of a comprehensive plan to engage Aboriginal People in skilled trades careers...