Welcome to the Industry Training Authority

itabc.ca is a comprehensive resource about industry training programs in British Columbia.

This site is a useful source of information for current apprentices and their employers, as well as for those considering apprenticeship for their career or workforce development needs. It also contains information for parents, post-secondary and K-12 educators, the media and others.

Throughout this site, you will find information on:

more than 140 careers for which industry training is available in BC
how to become an apprentice or sponsor
how to achieve certification as a qualified tradesperson
forms and contact information
links to industry training partners and other useful resources
statistics and news about BC’s industry training system

The Industry Training Authority is the provincial crown agency responsible for overseeing B.C.'s industry training and apprenticeship system, providing a skilled workforce for industry and career development opportunities for British Columbians.

For more information about the ITA visit our About the ITA page.

September 2, 2010
BC Professional Truck Driver Training Program Back on the Road Read More

September 1, 2010 - B.C. Invests $5.2m to Increase Skills Training Access Read More

July 30, 2010 - Annoucement - ITA & BCACS have jointly developed exams for operators of seven types of cranes for British Columbia Read More

July 21, 2010 - E NEWS
Summer 2010

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July 21, 2010 - Industry Training Authority Calls for Action to Remedy Skills Shortage Caused by Downturn Read More

July 8, 2010 - ITA Releases the 2009/10 Annual Report Read More

April 19, 2010 - ITA Government Expand Training Options for Aboriginals Read More

March 23, 2010 - RTO Launches new program
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March 10, 2010 - RTO Launched New Youth Website

March 8, 2010 - 20010/11-2012/13 Service Plan Released

December 23, 2009 - New Chair and Directors Appointed to ITA Board. Read more...

December 10, 2009 - Apprenticeship Changes to the Automotive Service Technician Program as of January 1, 2010 Read more...