Youth WORK In Trades
Get a head start on the work-based training for an apprenticeship program while you’re still in high school. As a Youth WORK In Trades student, you’ll “earn while you learn” and graduate from the WORK program with 16 high-school credits and 480 work-based training hours that count towards your trade credential.
Who is eligible?
- Youth 14 -19 years old
- Students interested in pursuing a trade
- Registered with the ITA with an employer sponsor
REGISTRATION PROCESS
- STEP 1: Register online
- STEP 2: Complete the ITA Form
- ITA Youth Apprentice and Sponsor Registration Form
- STEP 3: Book an appointment to meet with the Coordinator.
REPORTING WORK HOURS
Work hours begin AFTER the student/employer is officially registered with the ITA. Work-based training hours can be submitted by the district/student/employer. Here is the ITA Work-based Training Hours Report:
Work-based Training Hours Report
WCB
Students and employers must confirm WCB coverage by completing the WCB Clearance Letter for the employer (volunteer and paid employers). Students in a volunteer placement will have WCB covered by the Ministry of Education but the WCB Clearance Letter confirms that the employer has WCB Coverage.
$1000 Youth WORK AWARD
To be eligible for the $1000 Youth WORK Award, students must have:
- • Been registered with the Industry Training Authority 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 *
• Maintained a C+ average or better on Grade 12 numbered courses
• Reported a total of at least 900 hours to the ITA by December 31 of the school year the student turns 19.
Program Coordinator
Contact Derek Beeston for any questions or further information regarding Youth WORK in Trades.
Derek Beeston: District Principal CareersPhone: 250-714-4842
Email: dbeeston@sd68.bc.ca