What is it?

• Up to four high school courses that provide graduation credits for completing paid apprenticeship work in Skilled Trades BC trades under the supervision of an certified trades person
  

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How do employers benefit?

• Training workers from the start their careers
• Getting access to the next generation of workers
• Giving back to and investing in the local community
• Helping students learn a trade while earning credits towards high school graduation
• Working hours for students during regular school days and/or hours (if student schedule allows)
• Earning tax credits of up to 20% of the apprentices annual salary

How do students benefit?

• Allowing them to “earn while they learn”
• Getting a head start on their careers while still attending secondary school (could be certified in a trade before they are 20 years old)
• Having a smoother transition from school to work
• Up to four high school courses that provide graduation credits to students for completing up to 480 hours of paid apprenticeship work.
• Earning a $1000 Youth WORK in Trades Award from Skilled Trades BC and Ministry of Education if criteria are met

What are the employer’s responsibilities?

• Having an experienced tradesperson oversee the apprenticeship
• Maintaining active WorkSafe BC coverage for employees
• Understanding the youth apprenticeship process
• Completing required documents and training plan
• Hiring, paying and providing meaningful work to/for the apprentice
• Submitting Work-Based Training Hours Reports to Skilled Trades BC

Questions/Want to get involved?

Contact Geoff McSherry at:

• • Website Contact Form
  • gmcsherry@sd35.bc.ca
  • Landline: 778-726-4529