As someone involved in flight training in Canada I try to keep an eye on what is going on in other parts of the world.
My 02 cents as a totally disinterested outsider.
CTC has a problem. They have these exclusive provider contracts with airlines which is great except the airlines understandably want a quality product. This forces CTC to have a fairly rigorous selection process. Problem is the number of applicant who are both above the quality line and have the big bucks is declining as the word about the job uncertainties and crap working conditions is getting out.
So what to do with those punters walking in that don't have the aptitude but do have the money ? Well CTC sure doesn't want them to spend the 100 grand elsewhere so they just redirect them to a new scheme that involves taking all their money but without having to take responsibility for the product.