Apprenticeships
YOUTH WORK IN TRADES - APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
Youth Work In Trades is a high school Dual Credit Program that provides students 15 – 19 years old with the opportunity to begin an apprenticeship while still in high school. Students must be employed (paid) in an apprentice able trade. Most students’ work does not interfere with their school day. Youth Work in Trades can be completed on weekends, evenings, summer holidays, or on a special release from school if the timetable will permit. This is a wonderful opportunity to get a head start on a trade while completing secondary school graduation. While also qualifying for a $1000 Award Scholarship from the Ministry of Education and Child Care and SkilledTradesBC!
Program Benefits
Youth Work in Trades lets students get started in a trade while still in high school. That means you could be working in your field, learning from experts and earning a pay cheque — all before you graduate! • Earn 16 credits towards graduation (480 Hours) • Be eligible to receive a $1000 Award Scholarship (900 Hours) You can find full details, eligibility information, and answers to common questions at the link below:
To be eligible to receive the $1000 Award Scholarship, students must have:
• Registered with SkilledTradesBC as a Youth Apprentice • Graduated with a Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma or Adult Dogwood • Successfully completed WRK 11A, WRK 11B, WRK 12A, and WRK 12B courses (480 hours) • Maintained a C+ average or better on Grade 12 numbered courses • Reported a total of at least 900 hours to SkilledTradesBC by August 31st of the school year the student turns 19
Chris Ovelson
Apprenticeship Coordinator 1040 Hollywood Road S, Kelowna, BC V1X 4N2 (250) 860-9729 ext. 6265