Youth WORK in Trades

The Youth Work in Trades Program provides students an opportunity to earn high-school credits for paid work done in a SkilledTradesBC registered trade. All hours worked can be counted towards a student’s apprenticeship and successful completion of the program may earn students some funds via the Ministry of Education and Child Care for further post-secondary education study.

Overview:

• Students can earn up to 16 high school credits (four courses) at the Grade 11/12 level
• These courses are taken off-timetable and consist of 120 paid work hours and three short, online assignments per course
• Student’s job must be in a SkilledTradesBC recognized trade under a certified journey-person who is willing to sponsor the student as an apprentice
• Students must be between the ages of 15-19
• Hours worked count toward apprenticeship with SkilledTradesBC                
• During high school, students may concurrently apply to enroll in a District Youth TRAIN in Trades program or, upon graduation students have an opportunity to register in a college/university technical training program for their trade.

Inquiries:

If you are a student, parent, or employer who would like to learn more about the Youth Work in Trades program please contact Peter Thackwray.

Email: pthackwray@sd38.bc.ca

Call: 604-668-6000 ext. 1463 (w)

Call/Text: 604-353-0716 (c)