The Industry Training Authority’s (ITA) Youth WORK in Trades program allows students to start their apprenticeship while they are still in high school. Students can earn graduation credits while logging work-based training hours that count towards an apprenticeship. Register at any time during the school year.
Benefits:
- option to work part-time and attend school part-time while earning full-time credits school
- earn up to 16 elective credits/4 courses towards graduation
- 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
Requirements:
Students must:
- have parent/guardian permission
- be 15-19 years old
- be working, have worked or will be working in an ITA regulated trade
Employers must:
- have WorkSafe BC coverage for workers
- have an ITA certified tradesperson as a sponsor or willing to go through ITA Sign-Off Authority process
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 Contact Form below or contact your school’s Career Advisor
- Ready to register? Complete the Youth WORK in Trades Registration Form and give to your school’s Career Advisor
- Need help completing it? See your school’s Career Advisor