Are you between the ages of 15 and 19 and currently working in a trade or for a family member who has a business and is trade certified? For example, are you working at a restaurant, on a construction site, in an automotive shop, on a dairy farm, or in a hair salon?
If so, you may be eligible to enroll in a Youth Work in Trades and earn a scholarship towards future post secondary training.
School District #42 (Maple Ridge / Pitt Meadows) is searching for “hidden apprentices”. If you are a secondary school student working in a trade area, you may already be eligible to become an apprentice and not know it.
The Youth Work in Trades program involves part-time work within a trade – something you may already be doing. The program provides a smooth transition from school to work, and a quicker route to certification in a trade – and to the earning power that goes with it. You can begin your apprenticeship as early as Grade 10.
By registering as a Youth Work in Trades apprentice, you will be able to receive dual credit for the work you are already doing and get a head start on earning your trade certification; you may also be eligible for a scholarship. “Dual Credit” means simultaneously receiving both secondary school credits required for graduation and credit toward completion of an apprenticeship. As an added bonus, as a youth work in trades apprentice you may qualify for a scholarship towards future post secondary training.. By participating in the program you will be ahead of your peers in a career in the trades.
In the labour market, there is a concern about a skills shortage. Employers need young people with the right skills, right now! There’s never been a better time to explore a career in the skilled trades and technology sectors.
If you are a secondary school student, or an employer willing to hire a student, please contact Brad Dingler at 604-626-1176 to find out more about the Youth Work in Trades program.
For a complete list of eligible trades in the province of B.C. and to find out more information regarding the Youth Work in Trades Program, visit the Industry Training Authority’s website at: http://www.itabc.ca
Application Process
- Information – Brochure Found Here
- The Youth Work in Trades Co-Coordinator will contact you for an initial interview.
- If it looks likes you are a candidate – you can fill out the Apprenticeship Application Forms (with parent’s/guardian’s signature and your sponsor employer ** Your Employer Must be a Certified Trades Person or have relevant experience***) – Forms Found Here
- You will also work with your employer and advisor to develop Training Plans.
- Meet with the Apprenticeship coordinator for a full description of the workbook and logbook and how to enter your work. Also to go over important dates.
- Be able to be self motivated and keep in contact with the apprenticeship coordinator on a regular basis
For more information about the program, speak to Mr Dingler at 604 626 1176 or email at Brad_Dingler@sd42.ca.
Note: Completing the application and being interviewed does not guarantee acceptance into the Youth Work in Trades Program.
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