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October 30, 2006
ITA Launches Website To Talk To Teens About Trades

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Welcome to the Industry Training Authority website. The ITA oversees B.C.'s industry training and apprenticeship system, providing a skilled workforce for industry and career development opportunities for British Columbians. We hope you will find this site a useful source of information on all aspects of apprenticeship and trades careers. Feedback or questions can be directed to us at

November 10, 2006 Expression of Interest Mobile Training Initiative To assist the province and industry meet the growing demand for a skilled workforce, the Industry Training Authority has declared that one of its priorities is to enhance accessibility of remote and northern training through the mobile training initiative. more... Expression of Interest by 2:00PM November 22, 2006	November 01, 2006 Request for Proposals RFP #7005 Training Delivery Road Builder & Heavy Construction Foundation Program Summary Details: The ITA wishes to select training providers to deliver the recently approved and successfully piloted Road Builder & Heavy Construction Foundation Program to qualified trainees. More than one training provider may be selected. more... CLOSING: 4:00PM Pacific Daylight Time, November 17, 2006	October 31, 2006 Request for Proposals RFP #7003 Carpentry Standards Review Project Purpose: The Industry Training Authority (ITA) seeks proposals from qualified Canadian organizations to review the program standards and program outline for the British Columbia Carpentry Apprenticeship Program. more... CLOSING: Submission of Intent: 4:30PM Pacific Time, November 13, 2006

October 30, 2006 The ITA has launched a new website to talk to teens about careers in the trades. Minister of Economic Development, Colin Hansen, and ITA CEO Brian Clewes unveiled the site at an event at Vancouver Technical School, marking Skilled Trades Day in Canada. Visit www.theskilledlife.com for more details and play Flip the Trade, a game that turns the stereotypes about trades careers upside down.

October 25, 2006

Request for Proposals
RFP #7004
Welding Industry Standards Review
– Phase 2

Summary Details: The Mechanical Contractors Association of B.C. is partnering with the Industry Training Authority (ITA) to conduct a review of the Provincial Program standards for the Welding Trade in British Columbia. The review will involve key welding stakeholders, including employers, associations, labour, tradesworkers, and training providers. more...

CLOSING DATE:
November 20, 2006

August 29, 2006

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