SD#67  APPRENTICESHIPS

In B.C. there are currently more than 100 Apprentice Trade Programs offering career opportunities. Upon successfully completing one of them, you will earn a government-recognized credential. This is often referred to as your certification or "ticket" and someone who has certification is often referred to as a "certified tradesperson". With certification, you'll have the advantage of being able to demonstrate a defined skill level in your trade or industry occupation.

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APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Students looking to apply to be part of an apprenticeship program must:
  • be attending and in good-standing at an SD67 school
  • be of school age
  • have displayed an interest and skill in the apprenticeship area within high school
  • have submitted a successful SD67 apprenticeship application approximately 1 year before program start date
  • meet all post-secondary school deadlines for applications and fee payments

PATHS TO APPRENTICESHIP

During high school there are two possible ways you can become a registered apprentice:

1) If you already have an employer to take you on as an apprentice you can be part of ITA Youth Work in Trades Program.

2) If you do not have an employer able to take you on as an apprentice, have not graduated yet from high school and are not yet nineteen years of age, you can apply to ITA Youth Train in Trades Program.
What's Youth Train in Trades Program?

Youth Train in Trades is an industry training program for high school students. Through an ACE IT program, you can take courses, with the tuition paid for, that will give you both high school graduation credits and a head start towards completion of an apprenticeship program.

Youth Train in Trades programs are developed and offered as partnerships between school districts and post-secondary institutions, and classes are often taught at colleges. Local employers also get involved in the development of Youth Train in Trades programs, and students who complete these programs typically have very good success in finding employment.
What is Youth Work in Trades Program?

Youth Work in Trades is a career program that provides students with the opportunity to begin an apprenticeship while still in high school, and to earn high school credits for doing so. 

It provides a smoother transition from school to work, and a quicker route to certification in a trade - and to the earning power that goes with it. SSA students complete up to 480 hours of work experience that counts towards their apprenticeship and course credits.Youth Work in Trades youth apprentices must be 19 and under and complete their Youth Work in Trades work based training by 3 months past graduation.

Like other apprentices, Youth Work in Trades are responsible for finding an employer who will hire them and commit to their training as a sponsor. 

Youth Work in Trades Award 
As an added bonus, secondary school apprentices can qualify for a $1,000 scholarship.