Apprenticeship (Youth Work in Trades): Students working in a trade with a journey person can register for the Youth Work in Trades program and have that time put toward an apprenticeship as well as earn up to 16 high school credits. If you are working already contact the Youth Work in Trades Coordinator at your school to get registered in the Youth Work in Trades program.
The criteria includes:
- Working in a paid apprentice position
- Working under a qualified trades’ person
- Enrolled in a school
Students may qualify for a $1000 scholarship if they meet the following criteria:
- Registered in Youth Work in Trades Program
- Achieved Graduation Status
- Completed all four Youth Work in Trades courses - 900 hours (WRK 11A, 11B, 12A & 12B)
- Maintained a C+ average or better in all grade 12 courses
Note: students have up August 31st of the year they are of final school age to complete the required 900+ hours of work based training.
** New Application Process: After July 1, 2024, once students are eligible they must complete an online application. The first intake period using the new application will be the fall of 2025. (a link to the online application will be posted here once it is made available)
Who attends: This is an opportunity for students 15 years and older who are working with a ticketed tradeperson.
