Apprentices get real-world, hands-on training under the guidance of a working professional in their chosen field. Apprentices gain valuable skills that can provide them with a long-term, financially successful and personally rewarding career. There are many benefits to apprenticeship training, not least of which is earning a wage that steadily increases while you learn.

The Industry Training Authority is the provincial government agency with responsibility for apprenticeships and industry training programs in B.C. The ITA is working to support existing apprenticeship options, and to identify new training approaches. This will lead to a training system that provides expanded opportunities for British Columbians, and better meets industry and labour-market needs.

This section provides an overview of some key aspects of apprenticeship, and links to specific sections of the Industry Training Authority’s website, where you can find further information. Explore this section to find out if apprenticeship is right for you, and check in regularly with the ITA to find out about new industry training developments in B.C.