BC Fed Apprenticeship Support Consultation – SECURE AVIATION TRANSPORT

The lndustry Training Authority (lTA) is undertaking an extensive consultation to seek input on new supports aimed at improving continuation and completion raises for apprentices in BC.

Participants in the consultation will be asked to identify barriers and gaps in available supports for both the apprentice and the sponsor at every stage in the apprenticeship journey.

An Advisory Group chaired by former Canadian Apprenticeship Forum member, Brian Bicktey, is providing guidance on the consultation process. The Advisory Group is also mandated to review the consultation findings and provide input into the initiative for consideration by the ITA Board.

Consultations will take place through to the end of March and the Advisory Group report will be prepared for review by the ITA Board this spring. lt is expected that the supports will be implemented shortly thereafter.

While the consultation is focused on identifying supports that would be of direct benefit to those active in apprenticeship, it is expected that additional insights will be collected on challenges related to other aspects of the apprenticeship system. (E.9. attracting entrants to apprenticeship, expanding apprenticeship opportunities, and learning more about the reasons for non-completion)

Public meetings will be held throughout British
Columbia in February and March.

Those interested in joining the conversation may also take part in webinars and an on-line survey, and will be encouraged to follow the discussion on social media. Registration for consultation meetings, background information and surveys will be available on ITA’s website at www.ititbg.ca

Through the variety of input opportunities,
apprentices, sponsors and a broad range of other
stakeholders will have an opportunity to provide
input on barriers and gaps in the current system, and to identify potential supports to address those issues.

February 5 Kelowna
February 13 Cranbrook
February 24 Terrace
February 27 Fort St. John
March 5 Prince George
March 7 Victoria
March 14 Burnaby

For more information, visit: itabc.ca
Contact:
Jessi Zlelke, Director, Strategic initiatives
Email: jzielke@itabc. ca
Phone: 778-785-2416