BC Invests $1.9 million in Trades Training at Northern Lights College

BC Invests $1.9 million in Trades Training at Northern Lights College

October 26, 2016

British Columbia will invest $1.9 million in Northern Lights College for skills training in high-priority trades seats, including electrical work. The college is located in Dawson Creek.

The investment, through the Industry Training Authority (ITA), is part of an allocation to post-secondary institutions and training providers to run various training programs throughout the province. It will fund 639 seats at NLC through to March 31, 2017, in various trades, including: electrician, aircraft maintenance engineer, heavy mechanical trades, welder, and carpenter.

In response to the objectives outlined in BC’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint and the McDonald Report, the BC government has worked in partnership with the ITA to begin building a demand-driven trades training system with funding aligned to specific in-demand trades.

The provincial government invests more than $94 million annually in industry training through the ITA. The ITA leads and coordinates British Columbia’s skilled trades system by working with employers, employees, industry, labour, training providers and government to issue credentials, manage apprenticeships, set program standards and increase opportunities in the trades.

“Thanks to this funding, Northern Lights College will continue to be well-positioned as the North’s premier training institute and provide much-needed trades seats for the high-demand skilled trades that are vital to industry operations throughout the Peace region,” says Bryn Kulmatycki, President and CEO, Northern Lights College.

Related Articles


Latest Articles


Changing Scene

  • More Heat Pump Rebates on the Way in BC

    More Heat Pump Rebates on the Way in BC

    July 21, 2025 More British Columbians will benefit from a heat pump this summer with the B.C. government’s launch of a new program for income-qualified apartment renters and condo owners. The Better Homes Energy Savings Program Condo and Apartment Rebate will provide rebates up to $5,000 to support the purchase and installation of high-performance electric… Read More…

  • Noramco Announces Dallas Heal as Account Manager in Edmonton

    Noramco Announces Dallas Heal as Account Manager in Edmonton

    July 21, 2025 Noramco invites you to join in welcoming Dallas Heal as the company’s new Account Manager in Edmonton. Dallas brings over 20 years of hands-on experience in the electrical and construction industries, with a strong track record of leadership, technical expertise, and customer-focused service. He began his career as a Journeyman Electrician and… Read More…

  • Ontario Investing $7.5 Million to Help Businesses Go Digital

    Ontario Investing $7.5 Million to Help Businesses Go Digital

    July 21, 2025 The Ontario government is investing $7.5 million to protect small and medium-sized businesses across the province, helping them modernize and grow by adopting digital technologies. The Digitalization Competence Centre (DCC) helps companies to transition and find made-in-Ontario digital solutions with expert guidance, training and up to $115,000 in targeted grants. “Small businesses are the backbone… Read More…

  • Ontario Building New Hospital in Brantford-Brant

    Ontario Building New Hospital in Brantford-Brant

    July 21, 2025 The Ontario government is investing an additional $12.5 million to support the planning and construction of a new Brant Community Healthcare System hospital, connecting more patients and families in Brant County, Six Nations of the Grand River and surrounding communities to more convenient, high-quality care close to home. This funding builds on the… Read More…