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Trades programs at Okanagan College are getting a boost thanks to a $7.44-million investment in skills training by the Government of British Columbia.
The investment, through the Industry Training Authority (ITA), will fund 2,667 seats through to March 31, 2017 in various trades, including electrical, welding, cooking, mechanics and carpentry.
ITA sets aside a certain allocation for B.C. post-secondary institutions and training across the province annually.
"By working with Okanagan College and all of our training providers throughout the province, we are making it possible for young British Columbians to get the skills they need for the jobs they want,” said Premier Christy Clark. “The goal of B.C.'s Skills for Jobs Blueprint is simple: We want local women and men to be first in line for jobs in our strong and diverse economy."
ITA provides more than 100 apprenticeship training programs in B.C., including 50 Red Seal trades.ITA has been running since 2004, and there are currently 39,000 registered apprentices in the industry training system, more than double the initial amount.
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