Kerry Vital, Author at Construction Industry Training Network

March 21, 2016

Published by Kerry Vital on March 21, 2016

We want to hear your story

There are a lot of misconceptions about a career in the trades, including that it’s a dead end job, it’s dangerous, or it’s dirty. We want […]

March 17, 2016

Published by Kerry Vital on March 17, 2016

Buddy system provides unexpected benefits, says WorkSafe BC

Young workers, especially those new on the job, are statistically more likely to get hurt. WorkSafe BC recently published a piece in their WorkSafe magazine noting […]

February 6, 2016

Published by Kerry Vital on February 6, 2016

Apprenticeships are on the rise in British Columbia

Last year, almost 10,000 employers sponsored apprentices. This is up from about 9,500 in 2014. However, there are many misconceptions about hiring an apprentice; among them […]

December 31, 2015

Published by Kerry Vital on December 31, 2015

What does the construction industry need to do better in 2016?

The Journal of Commerce asked members of its Editorial Advisory Board how they thought the industry could improve in 2016. Jack Davidson, president of the BC Road […]

December 3, 2015

Published by Kerry Vital on December 3, 2015

Mentorship matters in apprenticeships

With 80 percent of skilled trades learned on the job, having a mentor through the course of an apprenticeship is extremely important. In fact, it’s the […]

November 1, 2015

Published by Kerry Vital on November 1, 2015

Apprenticeship is at the core of BC trades

This week is Apprenticeship Recognition Week in B.C., where we recognize the contribution of the trades to our province. The trades touch everyone every day, whether […]

October 13, 2015

Published by Kerry Vital on October 13, 2015

Welcome to the Construction Industry Training Network

We are a not-for-profit collaboration between contractors, associations, unions, and training institutes. Together, CITN partners are responsible for building the majority of the construction projects in […]