What is Youth Work in Trades?

A program that provides graduation credits to paid apprentices for completing work-based training hours.Click the above image to see out Youth Work In Trades Student Brochure

Student Benefits

• Get paid while completing up to four elective courses
• Acquire skills employers want
• Get a head start on your career
• Have a seamless transition from school to work                                                                                                            

Win $1000 with Youth Work!                                    

Scholarship criteria:

• Graduate high school
• Complete the four Youth Work in Trades courses
• Maintain a C+ average or better in Grade 12 courses
• Have 900 work-based training hours logged with SkilledTradesBC

Student Requirements

• Have parent/guardian permission
• Be 15-19 years old
• Is working or previously worked in a SkilledTradesBC regulated trade

Most Popular Trades for Youth in BC

• Professional Cook
• Carpenter
• Electrician
• Automotive Service Technician
• Plumber
• Hairstylist
• Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
• Millwright
• Motor Vehicle Body Repairer

Ready to Register

Apply for Youth Work in Trades with your Career Advisor

Youth Work in Trades Scholarship Deadlines

What other grants, awards, financial supports and incentives are available to apprentices?

Provincial tax credits are available for apprentices in Skilled Trades BC-regulated non-Red-Seal Trades. More information is available here.

General Information

A complete list of financial support available to apprentices can be found here.