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

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

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

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 […]
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 […]