Youth Work in Trades

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Are you working in a trade?  If so, you could be eligible for the following benefits:

  • School Credit – 4 Elective credits for every 120 hours you work.
  • Hours are reported toward trade certification.
  • $1000.00 award*

You are eligible if you:

  • are between 14 and 19 years of age
  • are enrolled in secondary school 
  • have paid work in a certified trade
  • have a certified tradesperson as a sponsor
  • have parent/guardian permission

* $1000 Reward towards post-secondary education

  • registered with SkilledTradesBC as a youth apprentice
  • graduated with a Regular/Adult Dogwood
  • maintained a minimum C+ average in Grade 12 courses
  • have 900 hours or more reported on your apprenticeship transcript by August 31st of the year you turn 19
  • have parent/guardian permission 

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