ITA forms manufacturing sector advisory group

The Industry Training Authority formed the Manufacturing Sector Advisory Group, which is tasked with the essential role of advising BC government and ITA on industry-specific issues that are key to skills training.

The Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters British Columbia, and the Alliance for Manufacturing in B.C. led the consultation and recruitment of members of the Sector Advisory Group, ITA said in a statement.

2014 has been a strong year for B.C. manufacturers. This sector is growing, and is the province’s third largest source of employment, providing over 163,500 direct jobs. The industry remains the primary source of exports for B.C. at 65 per cent.

“The Manufacturing Sector Advisory Group will have an important role in helping government set priorities for skills training funding, aligning it with what the sector needs,” says Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour.

The Manufacturing Sector Advisory Group is the third of 10 Sector Advisory Groups that has been established to advise Government and ITA on industry – specifically, issues key to skills training in the province of British Columbia.

The 10 Sector Advisory Groups are for the following sectors and key to the B.C. economy, Automotive, LNG (including Natural Gas), Marine & Shipbuilding, Mining, Forestry, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Construction, Tourism & Hospitality, Transportation & Transit, Established Sector Advisory Groups.

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