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.

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...

November 4, 2009 - Apprenticeship program information is now available on the Education Planner website, making it easy to find out what apprenticeship opportunities are available in BC

October 27, 2009 - ITA Releases RFP for Development of More E-PPRENTICE Programs Read more...

October 9, 2009 - ITA Launches two new informational pages: Opportunities for Woman & Opportunities for Immigrants

September 28, 2009 - For Immediate Release - Industry Training Plan Aimed at Meeting Growth - Developed By BC’s Shipbuilding and Repair Industry More..

September 22, 2009 - E-PPRENTICE Information and networking session Oct 1st

September 18, 2009 - Updated EI information for Apprentices

September 15, 2009 - Take part in the Resource Industry Training Organization’s Pumpkin Run and raise scholarship money for Langley youth apprentices
More Information

September 2, 2009 - Revised 2009/10-2011/12 Service Plan Released