We recently came across a posting by Kevin Evans, the CEO of ITA (Industry Training Authority) that showcased British Columbia's top ranking for Red Seal pass rates in the 2009 statistics. Leading the pack for these results were Power Line Technicians with a 96% pass rate-- as EITI is the only training facility to offer Power Line Technician training in BC, this article hit rather close to home. Way to go!!

"We could argue whether British Columbia has Canada's cleverest apprentices or its best training providers, employer sponsors and support form industry, labour and government – or some combination of those.

But there's no arguing the fact that our overall Red Seal Pass rate is head and shoulders above the rest of Canada...BC trades with the highest pass rate last year were Powerline Technician (96 per cent), Metal Fabricator (92 per cent), Construction Electrician (91 per cent), Baker (88 per cent) and Machinist (85 per cent)...."

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EITI Continues to build strong global relations       

EITI signed an agreement with the MMLDC, Meralco's premier training facility in the Philippines. This relationship will allow EITI to offer a wide variety of courses within the energy sector to technical experts in this region. These courses can be offered on site for clients or at the MMLDC training grounds.

To find out more, visit www.eiti.ca.