Skilled Trades
By 2032, there are expected to be up to 1 million job openings in BC — almost half of these jobs require technical or trades training. By starting your trades training early, you’ll have skills you need to land a great job, even before you graduate.
In trades, you have the freedom to choose a career path that works for you. Learn from the best, grow within a company, or branch out and start your own business.
Find your trade: https://skilledtradesbc.ca/find-your-trade#section–2col_text–2103
The three Youth trades programs offered at GFSS are…..
Youth Explore Trades Skills
(a course offered in the timetable)
This course offers hands on experience to students interested in a possible career in trades. Students will be able to try out a minimum of 3 trades and will gain a sense for the skills involved in each. Students interested in furthering a career in trades may be able to proceed through the Youth in Train in Trades and Youth Work in Trades programs.
Youth Work in Trades
(on-the-job training as a youth apprentice)
Get ahead on the work-based training of a trade apprenticeship while you’re still in high school. Not only will you take home a pay cheque, but you’ll also earn up to 16 credits towards your high school diploma, log 480 training hours toward your trade credential and maybe even earn a $1,000 award. Work must be done under the direct supervision of a red seal journeyperson.
https://skilledtradesbc.ca/youth%20work-in-trades-program
Youth Train in Trades
(attending a post-secondary school while still in high school)
During your gr. 12 year, attend a trades training class at a partner post-secondary institution. You’ll learn from skilled instructors and earn credits that count towards your high school diploma and Level 1 of your technical trades training. The tuition costs will be paid for by the School District. Students generally need to apply a year before their program starts for the best chance at getting a seat.