The Immigrant Trades Training Initiative (ITTI) is an Industry Training Authority (ITA) funded project that assists immigrants in attaining recognized certification in the trades. The mission of ITTI is to inform, guide and support participants in choosing and accessing the appropriate resources and services to meet their goals.

In British Columbia, there are over 130 regulated trades including: carpenters, electricians, plumbers and welders; as well as bakers, cooks, hairdressers and horticulturalists, etc. Please take the time to visit the ITA Website at: http://www.itabc.ca/. Here you will find the latest information for each specific Trade.

This Program Offers:

• Free support to determine the right trade certification for you. We provide participants with information needed to decide whether to seek an apprenticeship, to seek additional training or to complete the Challenge Application for certification.
• Development of a Trades Action Plan (TAP) that includes career exploration, ITA trade route, job search skills, English language skills, right survival job and funding and resources.
• Access to networking opportunities.
• Long-term support and guidance in utilizing effective strategies and accessing available resources.
• Financial supports to overcome specific barriers to gaining Trades Qualifications. The supports are determined on a per person basis and may include but are not limited to the costs associated with: tuition, books and study materials, refresher courses, costs associated with application forms, transportation while in school, child care, purchase of essential tools and work related clothing and personal safety items as required.

Program Brochure

Contact Us:

Address:
360 – 555 Sixth Street
Westminster Centre
New Westminster, BC
V3L 5H1

Office: 604-517-0884
Cell: 604-218-5162
Fax: 604-517-1918
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