GlobeNewswire: Industry Training Authority Contains the last 10 of 20 releaseshttp://www.globenewswire.com/External?Length=42024-03-28T09:27:14ZGlobeNewswirehttp://www.globenewswire.com/External?Length=4newsdesk@globenewswire.com (NewsDesk)https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/11/05/1645306/0/en/Funding-Announced-for-Youth-Trades-Programs-During-Apprenticeship-Recognition-Week-Celebrations.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=42733Funding Announced for Youth Trades Programs During Apprenticeship Recognition Week Celebrations2018-11-05T16:00:00Z<![CDATA[$1.3 million investment helps youth apprentices across B.C. to earn while they learn]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/06/27/1530466/0/en/BC-Wins-Award-for-Bringing-Innovative-Creative-Design-Resources-Into-Classrooms.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=42733BC Wins Award for Bringing Innovative Creative Design Resources Into Classrooms2018-06-27T15:00:00Z<![CDATA[VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The “Taking Making into Classrooms” online resource has won the award for Excellence and Innovation in the Integration of Technology in a Partnership or Collaboration through the Canadian Network for Innovation in Education-Le Réseau canadien pour l’innovation en éducation (CNIE-RCIÉ).]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/05/02/1495147/0/en/New-Board-Appointments-for-Industry-Training-Authority-ITA-BC-s-Skilled-Trades-and-Apprenticeship-System.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=42733New Board Appointments for Industry Training Authority (ITA)—BC’s Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship System2018-05-02T15:00:00Z<![CDATA[VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training has appointed six new board members to the Industry Training Authority (ITA). The new members bring diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to skilled trades training.]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/12/05/1229445/0/en/Youth-Day-2017-Thinking-Big-to-Improve-Apprenticeships.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=42733Youth Day 2017: Thinking Big to Improve Apprenticeships2017-12-05T21:00:00Z<![CDATA[Connecting school districts with employers for more youth work experiences Connecting school districts with employers for more youth work experiences]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/11/24/1080202/0/en/Youth-Day-Conference-Aims-to-Drive-Female-Enrolment-in-the-Skilled-Trades.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=42733Youth Day Conference Aims to Drive Female Enrolment in the Skilled Trades2016-11-24T22:30:00Z<![CDATA[RICHMOND, BC--(Marketwired - November 24, 2016) - The Industry Training Authority's (ITA) 11th annual Youth Day conference was held yesterday at the River Rock Theatre in Richmond, and brought together more than 170 educators, career counsellors, employers, tradespeople and industry representatives to learn from female tradespersons first-hand about their experiences, and to share best practices, insights and opportunities for young people in the skilled trades.]]>The Honorable Minister Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour with many of the tradeswomen who attended Youth Day 2016.Jason Leber, ITA Youth Program Manager, hosts ITA's Youth Day 2016.ITA Youth Day 2016 participants gather to share best practices and insights on promoting the skilled trades to British Columbia's youth.https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/09/27/1080199/0/en/Industry-Engagement-Top-of-Mind-as-ITA-Announces-Two-New-Board-Directors.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=42733Industry Engagement Top-of-Mind as ITA Announces Two New Board Directors2016-09-27T18:30:00Z<![CDATA[<p>ITA Broadens Industry Insight on Board of Directors by Tapping Into New Members' Aboriginal and Regional Expertise</p> VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - September 27, 2016) - The Industry Training Authority (ITA) has appointed Laurie Sterritt, Director, Aboriginal Employment & Business Development, BC Hydro, and Shane Stirling, Vice-President, Epscan Industries, as members of the ITA Board of Directors, to continue to lead and ensure BC's trades training system aligns with industry demand.]]>Shane Stirling, ITA board memberLaurie Sterritt, ITA board memberhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/06/23/1080197/0/en/30-Aboriginal-Graduates-Celebrate-Their-Completion-of-the-Aboriginal-Opportunities-for-Trades-Upgrading-Program.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=4273330 Aboriginal Graduates Celebrate Their Completion of the Aboriginal Opportunities for Trades Upgrading Program2016-06-23T18:52:12Z<![CDATA[VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - June 23, 2016) - The UA Piping Industry College of BC (UAPICBC) and the Lax Kw'alaams community held a graduation ceremony for the graduates of the Aboriginal People in Trades Training (AITT) program in Prince Rupert today. The program was delivered through UAPICBC and the Lax Kw'alaams with the support of the Industry Training Authority (ITA) and their Aboriginal People in Trades Training (AITT) initiatives. UAPICBC gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, and through the Canada-BC Jobs Fund Agreement administered through ITA.]]>Aboriginal Opportunities for Trades Upgrading program in session at UAPICBC.Aboriginal Opportunities for Trades Upgrading program in session at UAPICBC.UAPICBC Aboriginal Studenthttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/06/01/1080195/0/en/Industry-Training-Authority-and-British-Columbia-Chamber-of-Commerce-Enter-Partnership-to-Enhance-Employer-Engagement-and-Promote-Apprenticeship-Sponsorship-in-BC.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=42733Industry Training Authority and British Columbia Chamber of Commerce Enter Partnership to Enhance Employer Engagement and Promote Apprenticeship Sponsorship in BC2016-06-01T20:30:00Z<![CDATA[VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - June 01, 2016) - The Industry Training Authority (ITA) and the British Columbia Chamber of Commerce (BCCC) are embarking on a new partnership to strengthen BC's trades community as a response to the increasing demand for skilled trades people across the province. ITA and BCCC will work collaboratively to further engage industry members at regional and provincial levels and raise awareness of the many benefits of the hiring apprentices in the community.]]>Left to Right: Greg Kyllo, Parliamentary Secretary for the BC Jobs Plan; Maureen Kirkbride, Interim CEO, BC Chamber of Commerce; and Gary Herman, CEO, ITA.https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/01/05/1080194/0/en/Change-is-in-the-Hair-at-the-Industry-Training-Authority.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=42733Change is in the Hair at the Industry Training Authority2016-01-05T18:30:00Z<![CDATA[<p>The Industry Training Authority Launches New Hairstylist Program and Brings Back Red Seal Endorsement Assessments to BC </p> VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - January 05, 2016) - The Industry Training Authority (ITA) is starting the New Year with the launch of its new Hairstylist program. The program was de-regulated in 2003 and as a direct response to industry feedback, ITA has brought back a standardized apprenticeship pathway and the ability for BC Hairstylists to obtain their Red Seal Endorsement in the province. The Red Seal Endorsement, in combination with the Certificate of Qualification, is the recognized standard across Canada.]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/12/09/1080192/0/en/Industry-Training-Authority-Develops-Skills-Training-Plan-to-Address-Employment-Needs-of-Aboriginal-People-in-B-C.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=42733Industry Training Authority Develops Skills Training Plan to Address Employment Needs of Aboriginal People in B.C.2015-12-09T19:08:56Z<![CDATA[<p>Strategic Plan Created to Remove Barriers and Increase the Number of Aboriginal People in the Skilled Trades </p> VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - December 09, 2015) - The Industry Training Authority (ITA) announced today the development of a comprehensive plan to engage Aboriginal People in skilled trades careers and to introduce support programs that will increase accessibility to training and assist with achieving success in the trade industry.]]>