Indigenous Tourism Training Initiative (ITTI)

Level up your frontline teams, and develop your skills for the future. ITBC is now accepting applications for the first wave of training available through the Indigenous Tourism Training Initiative (ITTI)

The ITTI program is an Indigenous led tourism training initiative to support current and aspiring Indigenous tourism workers and employers by providing Indigenous-led and culturally focused training. Employers and people working in the Indigenous tourism sector will be able to grow their skills and education through programs designed to attract and retain Indigenous tourism talent, develop careers, and strengthen the sector.

Who is Eligible?

Those eligible to receive training as part of the Indigenous Tourism Training Initiative the participant must be:

• ITBC Stakeholders, or employees of
• Indigenous tourism businesses (51% Indigenous ownership), or employees of
• Indigenous Entrepreneurs and
• First Nations communities

Programs Open for Application:

• First Aid Certifications; Occupational, Marine, and Wilderness First Aid
• Professional Development Series; Working Smart in Meetings Hybrid Edition
• Customer Service Training; SuperHost certification
• FOODSAFE; level 1 in addition we are excited to offer MarketSafe & ProcessSafe
• The Value of Indigenous Tourism – Currently available in all 6 region
• Jelly Academy Digital Marketing Bootcamp