Youth Work in Trades
(formerly known as SSA)
(formerly known as SSA)
‘Youth Work in Trades’ offers students aged 15 to school age 19 an opportunity to begin their apprenticeship while still in school. It is the beginning of training on the job which is typically 80% of becoming a journeyperson (classroom training is the other 20%). Students must be hired (paid) and working under the direction of a Journey Person. As well, their employer must agree to sponsor them with the ITA through Delta District as a Youth Apprentice. Up to four grade 11/12 courses (11a, 11b 12a, 12b) and a $1000 award are possible. This is a great start or continuation to Youth Train in Trades as well. Work Experience 12 can also be used as a starting point. Advantages of Work in Trades include: four credits for each 120 hours of paid employment (up to a maximum of 16 credits for 480 hours), registration with the Industry Training Authority, potential for $1000 award upon completion, earn hours towards your trade with the ITA, and learn in a ‘real world’ situation. For a complete list of the 100+ trades and further details, visit www.itabc.ca, especially the ‘Youth’ area. For more information on how to register as a Youth Work in Trades student, please contact Mr. Birt and visit the Work and Trades page on the District Website www.deltalearns.ca/careers.