The just released document indicates that eight out of ten employees with basic trades skills have permanent jobs and that the unemployment rate among ELTT graduates is around one percent lower than the BC average. BC's colleges and institutes deliver training in all areas of trades, from Aircraft Maintenance to Hospitality and Tourism.
Most programs involve formal, institution-based instruction and last three to twelve months.
Nine out of ten graduates said that they were satisfied with their work and career advancement since completing the Entry Level Trades program. Seven out of ten working graduates were completely or mainly satisfied with their earnings. This study will be of great assistance as we make the transition to a new system of funding, administering and delivering entry level trade and apprenticeship training. Currently, the average age of journeypersons is 45, with an average entry age of 28. The study was financed by 15 publicly funded post-secondary institutions offering ELTT programs, and the Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and Technology.