This summer, why not get school credits for work you are already doing?
Do you have a job in something like...
- Services & Culinary: Baker, Hairstylist, or Professional Cook.
- Construction: Bricklayer, Carpenter, Concrete Finisher, Ironworker, Roofer, or various technicians.
- Electrical, Mechanical & Piping: Includes compulsory trades like Construction Electrician, Gasfitter, or Plumber.
- Automotive & Transportation: Auto Body, Service Technician, Heavy Duty Mechanic, or Marine roles.
- Heavy Equipment & Crane: Operators for boom, mobile, or tower cranes.
- Manufacturing, Metal & Machinery: Machinist, Millwright, Welder, or Metal Fabricator.
- Aerospace, Maritime & Resource: Aircraft maintenance, arborists, or horticulturalists.
You could be eligible for our 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. There are great opportunities in the skilled trades. Become an apprentice today!
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 two to 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
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)
Updated:
Wednesday, June 10, 2026