Private Career Training Institutions Act

Private Career Training Institution Regulation

PCTIA Bylaws

For Governments: Reference and Information About Private Career Training Institutions in British Columbia

In British Columbia, the registration of private career training institutions with PCTIA is mandatory for institutions which offer training or instruction as defined in the Private Career Training Institutions Act.

• What do registration and accreditation mean?
• An overview of private career training in BC
• Institution Search

PCTIA is classified as a Crown Agency in the province of British Columbia. Further information may be found at the BC Crown Agencies' Secretariat website: http://www.gov.bc.ca/cas/agencies/pctia.html

Shareholder's Letter of Expectations (SLE)

This Letter of Expectations between the Shareholder and Corporation is an agreement on their respective roles, responsibilities and on corporate mandate including high level strategic priorities, public policy issues and performance expectations. This Letter is reviewed and updated annually. The Letter is the basis for the development of the Corporation's Service Plans and Annual Service Plan Reports. This Letter applies equally to both parties. The Letter does not create any legal or binding obligations on the parties and is intended to promote a co-operative working relationship.

Click to view PCTIA's 2010-2011 SLE

Government Student Loans

• StudentAidBC (formerly Student Services Branch, Student Loans)
• Canada Student Loans Program

BC Regulation

• PCTI Act
• PCTI Regulation
• PCTIA Bylaws
• PCTIA Board
• BC Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development
• ITA (Industry Training Authority) for trades training

Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development

Private Career Training

PCTIA Publications

Student Financial Aid - StudentAid BC