The Youth Train In Trades (YTT) Carpentry Program provides training for Grade 11 and 12 students interested in a career in carpentry and related trades. Based at West Vancouver Secondary, students receive training every second day, while attending their own secondary school for core academic subjects. This intensive program is open to students across the North Shore, regardless of their home school. YTT allows students to receive technical training typically done at a post-secondary institution while working toward high school graduation. Each student accepted into the program is registered as a trainee with the Industry Training Authority (ITA).
With the Youth Train in Trades program students receive 16 credits (4 courses) towards high school graduation in addition to Level 1 Carpentry training. Students also have the option to complete the Youth Work in Trades program where the hours worked as an apprentice will lead to journeyman certification. The Youth Train in Trades program is typically done at a post-secondary institution with associated tuition and materials costs however, the YTT program is offered to high school students for significantly reduced costs as it becomes part of their Graduation Program. This program is for students who are keenly interested in acquiring industry recognized skills and certification in carpentry, construction and related trades.
For further information, please contact Parnaz Kashani at pkashani@wvschools.ca or Greg Cormier at gcormier@wvschools.ca.
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What is The Youth Train In Trades Program?
The Youth Train In Trades program is an Industry Training Authority (ITA) youth initiative that provides support for students to acquire training that leads to certification as a journeyman, while they are enrolled in high school.
The Youth Train In Trades program is a dual-credit program which means students receive 16 credits (4 courses) towards high school graduation in addition to Level 1 Carpentry training and Work-Based Training hours credited toward apprenticeship and eventual journeyman certification. This technical training is typically done at a post-secondary institution with associated tuition and materials costs, and this program is offered to high school students for significantly reduced costs as it is part of their Graduation Program. Each student is registered as a trainee with the ITA.
This program is for students who are interested in acquiring industry recognized skills and certification in carpentry and construction. This intensive program allows students to focus on learning carpentry skills by undertaking the first level of technical training required to pursue a Carpentry Apprenticeship. Participation in both the Youth Train In Trades (YTT) and the Youth Work In Trades (YWT) program are a desirable combination that enable students to pursue opportunities in carpentry and related trades. It also provides a beneficial path toward further technical training, advanced post-secondary programs and university degrees. Both, Youth Train in Trades and Youth Work in Trades programs can be taken in any order or at the same time and there are no prerequisites.