Kent Industrial Training Advisory Committee

KITAC

KITAC is a non profit organization under the leadership of a
Board of Directors, dedicated volunteers from business,
industry and labour committed to life long learning. KITAC is
committed to providing top quality, timely, cost effective
training for individuals and organizations in a format and at
locations which meets the specialized needs of clients.

In the seventy's a group of industry representatives met
regularly to address the shortage of skilled trades training
and trades people.

In the eighty's representation from business, industry, labour,
education and government reviewed training requirements for
skilled trades. The committee provided expertise for high
school and college programs related to apprenticeship
programs.

In the late eighty's KITAC spearheaded changes driven by
technological change to support industry requirements in the
technological revolution. In 1987 KITAC incorporated and
diversified to include training in all sectors. As part of
their mandate to reseach changing needs KITAC was the first
organization to research Agriculture's needs at the grass root
level. Actually asking farmers what they needed.

KITAC has been actively involved in research and development to
address local needs to have a skilled work force. Over the
years KITAC has formed alliances with public and private
organizations to promote skilled trades, life long learning and
community development.

KITAC along with the PFMA (Plant Facilities Maintenance
Assoication Canada Inc) local chapter provides busaries each
year to individuals pursuing a career in skilled and technical
occupations including apprenticeship.

KITAC has sponsored economists, research projects and
presentation to promote and support the development of a
skilled work force.

Company Details

Company Information

Monica Shurgold
Title: Executive Director
Telephone: (519) 352-7850
Fax: (519) 352-7022

Services

Training