Page Introducing SkilledTradesBCOn December 1, 2022, Industry Training Authority (ITA) transitioned to a new organizational name, SkilledTradesBC, along with a new mandate.
Mar 10, 2023 News Article International Women's Day 2023Happy International Women's Day! This year, the Government of Canada’s theme is ‘Every Woman Counts’.
Page Find Your Trade Quiz Not sure what trade is for you? Complete this quick quiz to see which trades you should explore based on your strengths and skills! What trade is best for you? Select 5 skills below and explore the programs!
Page Quiz Results After selecting the top 5 strengths and skills that you identify with, here are the results of the best trades for you to explore further based on your selections. Check out the top 5 trades that match the skills and attributes you selected!
Page Youth Explore Trade Skills Activity PlansEducators and teachers can explore the Activity Plans and supporting resources below related to a variety of trades sectors, specific to the Youth Explore Trade Skills program.
Page Skilled Trades Certification Trades Designation ProcessOn behalf of the Government of B.C., SkilledTradesBC is introducing a new process for industries to nominate trades to be considered as a Skilled Trades Certification trade.
Jun 25, 2024 News Article Celebrating Milestones: NLC's Inaugural Professional Cook Indigenous Cohort Concludes First YearThe Northern Lights College is one of the few schools in the province offering the Professional Cook Indigenous content apprenticeship program. Chef Michael French leads a class of five students who recently completed their program last month.
Jul 10, 2024 News Article From Past to Present: Supporting Indigenous Apprentices at SkilledTradesBCIn 2008, SkilledTradesBC (formerly known as Industry Training Authority) established the Indigenous Programs department, focusing on increasing the number of Indigenous apprentices in the province and building strong community partnership.
