The Industry Training Authority’s (ITA) Youth WORK in Trades program allows students to start their apprenticeship while they are still in high school. They can earn graduation credits while logging work-based training hours that count towards their apprenticeship. Students can register at anytime during the school year.
Benefits:
- earn 16 elective credits towards graduation (equals 4 courses)
- acquire skills employers want
- get a head start on your career
- use 480 paid work hours towards your apprenticeship
- have a seamless transition from school to work
- may become eligible for a $1000 Youth WORK in Trades Award (see bottom of this page for details)
Requirements:
To be considered for the Youth WORK in Trades Apprenticeship Program, students must:
- have parent/guardian permission
- be 15-19 years old
- be working or have worked in an ITA regulated trade
- have a Certified Tradesperson as a sponsor
Getting Started:
- Want offline information? Check out the Youth WORK in Trades Student Brochure (Same information as on this website)
- Need more info? Submit the Youth WORK in Trades Form or contact your school’s Career Advisor
- Ready to register? Complete the Youth WORK in Trades Registration Form
- Need help completing it? See your school’s Career Advisor