What is Youth Work in Trades?
Youth Work in Trades is a program for students who want to start their trades apprenticeship while in High School. To start, students must have employment with a Red Seal Tradesperson who is willing to take them on as a registered apprentice. This is a dual-credit, work experience program, so while the student is working as an apprentice, they are also earning school credits that count towards the student's graduation. There are 4 Youth WORK in Trades (YWT) courses in total that students can enroll in. To do this, students need to complete a YWT application package and discuss with their school counsellor how YWT courses will fit into their 3 year Graduation Plan. As well, students need to discuss with their employer the commiment of taking them on as a registered apprentice. Once the student has completed 480 hours of work, and all the associated course work, students will have completed the Youth Work in Trades program. If the students continue to work with their employers and complete 900+ hours registered with the Industry Training Authority and have a C+ average in Gr12, they will recieve a $1000 scholarship from the ITA and Ministry of Education.
How do I apply?
To apply to this program, you can print out the application below or get a copy of it from your school counsellor. Once complete, you will need to return the application to your counsellor, who will then forward it on to the district Youth Work in Trades coordinator. They will contact you to arrange a time to meet with you and your employer to complete the necessary paperwork to begin the course.
