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	Industry Training Authority	The Industrial Training Authority is the provincial agency responsible for governing and developing the industry training system in BC
	The following is a list of public post-secondary institutions that offer both Foundation Training and apprenticeship training programs
	British Columbia Institute of Technology Camosun College College of New Caledonia College of the Rockies Capilano College Kwantlen University College Malaspina University College North Island College Northern Lights College Northwest Community College Okanagan University College Selkirk College University College of the Cariboo University College of the Fraser Valley Vancouver Community College

	There are also a number of private training institutions in B.C. offering programs that satisfy the technical training requirements of various apprenticeships. The following private trainers currently receive funding from the Industry Training Authority to provide technical training in the trades noted:
	Electrical Industry Training Institute - Powerline & Utility Arborist Funeral Service Association of B.C. - Embalmer & Funeral Director Graphic Arts Training Institute of B.C. - Various Graphic Arts Trades Joint Apprentice Refrigeration Trade School - Refrigeration Operating Engineers Training Site - Mobile Crane Pacific Vocational College - Plumbing & Sprinklerfitting D.C. 38 Joint Trade Society - Painting Quadrant Marine Institute - Marine Repair Technician RCABC Roofing Institute - Roofing Sheet Metal Workers Training Centre - Sheet Metal Trowel Trades Training Association - Tilesetting YuleScapes Broadband Institute – Community Antenna Television Technician – glennshield@shaw.ca Discovery Community College - Residential Construction Framing Technician Program
	Other Websites for career information
	The Apprenticeship Development Toolkit A tool developed by the College of New Caledonia to assist individuals interested in a career in the trades. BC Trades Information Grid Part of the College of New Caledonia's Apprenticeship Development Toolkit this grid allows viewers to compare trades and get additional information. (This is a work in process) Careers In Trades Although primarily directed towards youth this website is a good source on careers in skilled trades and why choosing such careers make so much sense. Canadian Apprenticeship Forum CAF promotes and supports the apprenticeship training and education systems in Canada. A good research resource for those who are considering and look for information on a variety of trades available throughout Canada. Construction Sector Council The Construction Sector Council (CSC) is a national organization committed to the development of a highly skilled workforce – one that will support the current and future needs of the construction industry in Canada. Entry-Level Apprenticeship Aptitude Sample Test This test has being created to illustrate the core skills in basic mathematics, physics, and reasoning that will be necessary for success in the academic portions of trades training. This test is intended as a guideline only and is not a substitute for formal evaluation testing. Contact your local public post-secondary institution for more information about evaluation testing. Education Planner - Pre Apprenticeship Programs List of public institutions in BC that offer ELTT training and other post secondary programs Red Seal Program Complete information on the Red Seal or Inter-provincial Certification. Skills Canada BC A web site dedicated to promoting careers in the trades and technologies in BC. Skilled Trades A useful site for job seekers, employers, educators and information seekers looking for advice, information or resources related to the trades. Work Destinations A comprehensive source of information on regulated trades and professions in Canada. Work Futures for Trades and Technical Occupations 111 profiles of trade and technical occupations.

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