As we enter into the last month of school, students (grade 10-12) are beginning to get summer jobs. Students who get a job in the trades have a unique opportunity to not only get paid while learning a skill, but they can also get up to 16 credits towards graduation? For each 120 hours of paid work (ex: construction, cook, baker, electrician, hardwood floorlayer, mechanic, landscaper…) they will get 4 credits of Secondary School Apprenticeship (SSA). Once they have earned these four classes and worked 900+ hrs six months after their graduation date, they could earn a $1,000 scholarship.
• STUDENTS: If you are presently working, or have been recently hired, in the trades, see your counselor and get yourself signed up for this great opportunity. If you are not presently employed and want to consider a job in a trade’s area, see your counselor who can put you in contact with Mr. MacLean (district employee in charge of SSA) to discuss the possibilities.
• PARENTS: If you are in a position to potentially hire a young student apprentice for the summer and would like more information, please feel free to contact Mr. MacLean (778-686-1897) to discuss all the benefits of this program for your company.
For more information on Youth Programs in the Trades, you can visit the Industry Training Authority (ITA):
http://www.itabc.ca/youth-trades/overview