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We’re committed to helping exceptional people realize their potential. We have a strong commitment to our future employees, which is why we invest in training that builds skills both personally and professionally. We’re looking for people who are adaptable and eager to learn.
Apprenticeships involve on-the-job and classroom training. Upon completion, our apprentices are ready to work in many areas.
The Trades Trainee program is a two year temporary opportunity to explore the Powerline Technician trade. This program allows you to develop line skills so that you are equipped to apply on an apprenticeship.
The Engineers-in-Training Program is a program aimed at providing you with valuable work experience that will work towards achieving your Professional Engineering Designation. During the two year program, you will be exposed to rotation and training opportunities that will enhance your understanding of BC Hydro and the engineering field. These opportunities will in turn develop your professional and technical skills and expand your network.
Graduate Technologist-in-Training is a structured career development program designed to provide the hands-on skills required to become a fully qualified technologist in Customer Projects, Engineering, Transmission Maintenance or Apparatus.
Youth Hires Program is an opportunity for students interested in exploring different trades, technical careers and hands-on work. The Youth Hires Program provides summer employment in the trades and technical occupations to students who are making the transition from school to work.
| | | Apprenticeship Incentive Grant
Registered apprentices who have successfully finished their first and/or second year or level (or equivalent) of their apprenticeship program in a designated Red Seal trade can apply for the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG), which is a taxable cash grant of $1,000 per year/level up to a maximum of $2,000.
Find out if you are eligible for the AIG, how to apply, and what the deadline is.
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Apprenticeship Completion Grant
As part of Canada's Economic Action Plan, the federal government made a commitment to encourage skilled trades and apprenticeships by investing in the Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG), which complements the existing Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG). Registered apprentices who have completed their training and become a certified journeyperson in a designated Red Seal trade and who obtain either the Red Seal endorsement or a provincial or territorial Certificate of Qualification can apply for the Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG), which is a taxable cash grant of $2,000.
It is estimated that approximately 20,000 apprentices, who complete their apprenticeship program and become certified in a designated Red Seal trade, will be eligible for the ACG each year.
Find out if you are eligible for the ACG, how to apply, and what the deadline is. You must go to the website for details.
| | | Funding for skilled trades
Apprenticeship Completion Grant
Tax deductions for skilled tradespersons and apprentice mechanics
Tax credit for employers to hire apprentices
Employment Insurance (EI) for apprentices
Economic Action Plan - Support for workers and the unemployed
Promotional material
Brochure: Apprenticeship Grants (PDF) (HTML)
Posters: Apprenticeship Grants (PDF), Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (PDF)
Radio advertisements: Apprenticeship Grants (mp3) (transcript), Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (mp3) (transcript)
Social media release and other images
Success stories
The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant encourages registered apprentices to begin and continue their training in a designated Red Seal trade. The money helps cover some of the expenses related to tuition, travel and tools.
The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant is a taxable cash grant of $1,000 per year for registered apprentices once they have successfully completed their first and/or second year or level (or equivalent) of an apprenticeship program in a designated Red Seal trade, up to a maximum of $2,000 per apprentice.
Through the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant and the Apprenticeship Completion Grant, registered apprentices can receive up to $4,000.
How to apply
For information on how to apply for the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, visit Service Canada’s Web page: Apprenticeship Incentive Grant.
All the forms and information you need are available for free from Service Canada. For help completing the form or for more information, please call 1 866 742-3644 (toll free).
| | | This website offers Information Sessions link for you to schedule a suitable time. There are interactive tests to determine your suitability for the trades. Further there are links to other interesting sites including career opportunities. | | | Secondary School Apprenticeship (SSA) Scholarship Application The SSA Scholarship, a $1000 cash award, is available to SSA students for sustained and exceptional work as an apprentice. The funds are intended to assist apprentices with the purchase of tools, equipment, materials, or post-secondary tuition. Scholarship Criteria: To be eligible to apply for the SSA scholarship, an Industry Training Authority (ITA)-registered youth apprentice must have: been registered in a school district Secondary School Apprenticeship Program prior to graduation graduated with a Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma or Adult Dogwood successfully completed SSA 11A, SSA 11B, SSA 12A, and SSA 12B maintained a C+ average or better on Grade 12 numbered courses continued working or training full-time in the trade 5 months after secondary school graduation or have 1100 hours reported to the ITA. Scholarship Qualifying Information: The application deadline for the SSA Scholarship is November 30th, 2011. All information that qualifies an applicant for the scholarship must be sent to the Ministry, or reported to the ITA, before the deadline. Apply for the SSA Scholarship Questions? Talk to your school/district SSA/career coordinator; or Visit the ITA website at www.itabc.ca; or Contact the Ministry of Education at 250-952-6419 | | | Youth Hires Programs
We offer opportunities for students interested in exploring different trades, technical careers and hands-on work. The Youth Hires Program provides summer employment in the trades and technical occupations to students who are making the transition from school to work.
We are looking for people who believe in integrity, service, teamwork, and accountability, have the ability to apply their skills and knowledge to physical work problems, and are seriously thinking of an apprenticeship or technical program as a means to get their career going.
Successful candidates will have:
A valid B.C. driver's license
Graduation from high school with English 12, Math 11, and Science 11 (Physics preferred)
Interest in learning more about trades or technical field and potential opportunities at BC Hydro and any of the following
Enrolment in or recent graduation from a recognized trade/occupation pre-apprenticeship or entry level program in power line technician, electrician, meter technician, cable splicer, communications protection and control technician, mechanic OR
Enrolment in or recent graduation from a recognised program in electrical technology, electrical (power option) technology, drafting, service and design self development program OR
Enrolment in or recent graduation from a recognised program in Forestry, Environmental Sciences, Natural Sciences or Biology OR
Experience or have had some exposure to varied types of trades or technical related work OR
Interest in experiencing a trades or technical related summer position, with no prior training or exposure but a demonstrated keen interest through related courses and skills.
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