Train in Trades

Train in Trades is a dual credit program for Grades 11 and 12. Students who are accepted receive elective credits, post-secondary credits, and Industry Training Authority (ITA) apprenticeship training. In addition, tuition is paid by the Delta School District for partnership programs. Students can earn 8-24 graduation credits.

Train in Trades is the technical training component of an industry training apprenticeship for secondary school students. Training is completed in the classroom and shop to complete Level 1.

Some benefits of the Train in Trades program include:

• Head start on a career in a skilled trade

• Registration as an apprentice with the ITA (Industry Training Authority)

• Elective graduation credits

• Post-secondary dual credit registration at a programs offered at BCIT, Kwantlen, and VCC

• Tuition is paid for by the school district

Some of the programs that are offered include:

• Construction electrician

• Auto Service Technician 1

• Professional Cook 1

• Carpenter

• Millwright/Industrial Mechanic

• Welder

• Baking and Pastry Arts

• Motorcycle and Power Equipment Technician

• Plumber

• Metal Fabricator

• Auto Refinishing Prep Technician

• Commercial Painter

To apply, contact the North Delta Secondary School Career Facilitators, Ms. Butler at vbutler@deltalearns.ca and Ms. Nagra at cnagra@deltalearns.ca.

For more information please visit the Delta School District's work experience website here.