B.C. rolls out skilled trades certification
In addition, 25 apprenticeship advisors will help workers register to certify and help people with accessing support provided by the government, such as financial assistance for child care, lost wages, travel and living expenses.
The province is also providing $5 million to the Industry Training Authority (ITA) to address waiting lists for priority trades programs so that more tradespeople can access training or upgrading and refresher courses to complete apprenticeship training and certification.
“I am extremely excited that the ITA will be adding more apprenticeship advisors to our already amazing team. Working with people and helping them achieve their career goals by building our beautiful province through trades is something that I value, and I couldn’t feel more honoured to be able to help and assist British Columbians on their trade pathway,” said Tawni Wilkins.
Recently, B.C. launched a COVID-19 safety certificate program for workers in the tourism and hospitality sectors with hopes it will increase consumer confidence as businesses start to return to more normal operations.
The new skilled trades legislation replaces the Industry Training Authority Act and transforms the Industry Training Authority into SkilledTradesBC. The modernized Crown agency is responsible for skilled trades training in B.C.
