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.
Celebrating a record-breaking year in trades training
To view your apprenticeship records, please follow this link to log in to Direct Access. If you have not already done so, please contact ITA Customer Service to activate your account prior to logging in.
The ITA annual Service Plan is where we define the strategies we'll pursue and the measures by which we'll gauge our success. We believe that during the thee-year period (2012/13 - 2014/15) covered by our new plan, industry training will be at the forefront of economic development strategies in the province.