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The B.C. government announced today that Okanagan College will receive more than $218,000 for a pilot program that will hopefully improve training outcomes and employability for apprentices by implanting more e-learning in the trades apprentice program.
The goal of the innovation pilot is to hopefully reduce apprentices' time away from work from 10 weeks to five weeks.
The pilot at Okanagan College is taking place within the level 1 electrician program. The program aims to develop a hybrid model for students, which would include face-to-face instruction, as well as e-learning to deliver the curriculum.
Okanagan College is hoping the pilot will improve the program and provide more flexible and innovative training that enables employers to keep apprentices at work longer, and allow apprentices to maximize their earning potential.
“The expansion of e-learning at Okanagan College and at post-secondary institutions throughout B.C. will open new doors, and make it possible to take the first step toward a rewarding career," said Premier Christy Clark.
There are currently more than 39,000 registered apprentices in the Industry Training System that is taught at post-secondary institutions throughout B.C.
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