Work in Trades

Work in Trades is a paid apprenticeship program where students in Grades 10 to 12 work under the supervision of a certified tradesperson. Students who participate in the program receive high school credits while they complete their paid apprenticeship. Students can earn 4 to 16 graduation credits and complete 480 training hours toward their trade credential.

Students can add Train in Trades to their Work in Trades program if they would like to complete their Level 1 theory of their trade, while they earn their training hours. Other benefits of Work in Trades include:

• Head start on a career in the skilled trades

• Earn 16 elective credits toward graduation

• Program equals four courses

• 480 paid work hours towards your apprenticeship

• Seamless transition from school to work

• Eligible for a $1,000 award

Requirements to participate in the Work in Trades program:

• Have a parent or guardian permission

• Be 15 years of age or older and be enrolled in grade 10, 11 or 12

• Have paid work in an apprentice-able trade

• Have a Certified Tradesperson as a sponsor

• Provide your own transportation

To apply, contact the North Delta Secondary School Career Facilitator, 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.