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Electrical Contractor Apprenticeship Training Survey 2026

ECABC is seeking feedback from electrical contractor members on their experiences with apprenticeship training in British Columbia. This survey will help identify workforce challenges, training gaps, apprentice readiness, and opportunities to strengthen the apprenticeship system. Your input will support ECABC's advocacy efforts and help shape future education, training, and workforce development initiatives that better serve contractors and apprentices across the industry.
Name
Company
Position
Section 1 — Company Profile
What type of contractor are you?
Approximate number of employees
How many apprentices does your company currently employ?
Section 2 — Apprenticeship Training Experience
Overall, how satisfied are you with the current apprenticeship training system in BC?
In general, how prepared do you find new journeypersons are to fully assume all tasks expected of them on the job site?
Not ready: Need significant training.
Somewhat ready: Basic knowledge, need more experience.
Moderately job-ready: Have the basic skills to begin working but would benefit from further guidance
Mostly job-ready: Well-prepared and confident to start working with minimal support.
Fully job-ready: Confident and prepared to perform successfully.
N/A
How easy is it for your apprentices to access required technical training (school blocks, scheduling, availability)?
Do you have a preferred school or provider for your apprentices’ technical training? If yes, please specify and briefly explain why.
Please describe any special initiatives, programs or supports your organization offers to help apprentices succeed.
How satisfied are you with the quality of in-school technical training?
Section 3 — Workforce & Training Gaps
Where do apprentices most commonly struggle? (Select all that apply)
What is your biggest challenge with apprenticeship training today?
Have you experienced delays in hiring or progressing apprentices due to training system issues?
Section 4 — Outcomes
Do you find that new journeypersons who spent their full apprenticeship with you are better prepared to assume journeyperson responsibilities than those who did some/none of their apprenticeship with your company?
What percentage of level 1 apprentices whom you hire complete their certification as a journeyperson from start to finish (i.e. all levels) with your company?
What is the main reason apprentices do NOT complete their training? (if applicable, check all that apply.)
Section 5 — Improvements & Advocacy
What is the ONE change that would most improve apprenticeship training in BC?
Are there additional areas of support related to apprenticeship training that ECABC should advocate for on behalf of contractors?
Are there enough apprentices to meet the demand your company is facing?
Please share any other comments or feedback you may have:
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