What is Youth Work in Trades?
The Youth Work in Trades program allows students to complete up to four high school courses (16 graduation credits) while working as an apprentice.
This program is offered in conjunction with SkilledTradesBC.
It is ideally designed for students who are currently working part-time in a trade under the supervision of a certified trades person or have a connection to someone working in the student’s trade of choice.
Are you a hidden apprentice? Find out by clicking on this link Hidden Apprentice.pdf
What do I need to start?
- Good employability skills and a willingness to learn
- Parent/guardian permission
- A suitable employer (helpful but not a requirement)
When can I start?
- Must be 15 years of age or older
- As early as the summer between Grade 10 & 11
What are the benefits?
- Start your apprenticeship while still in school
- Participate in up to 480 hours of paid work
- Earn work-based training hours credited to apprenticeship completion requirements
- Complete up to 16 graduation credits
- Be eligible for $1,000 scholarship
- Earn qualifications as a journey person that are recognized provincially, nationally, and internationally
- Student registered with SkilledTradesBC
When will work be scheduled?
- Hours of work are built around each student’s particular schedule
- Work can take place during the school year and during vacation periods, and during evenings and/or weekends
- Most trades work between 7:30-4:00, Monday-Friday.
After high school, how long will it take to complete an apprenticeship?
- All apprenticeships require 3-4 levels of technical and work-based training
- Most apprenticeships take a minimum of 3-4 years
For information specific to the trade area you are interested in, talk to your Work Experience Teacher and check SkilledTradesBC
