Youth Work in Trades
Youth WORK in Trades
ITA (Industry Training Authority) – Youth WORK in Trades is a career program that provides students with the opportunity to begin their apprenticeship training while attending high school.
What is Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeship is paid, work-based and technical training. YWT provides the opportunity for students to complete work-based hours at a part-time job while attending high school.
How Many Credits Can a Youth Work in Trades Student Earn?
The student will receive 4 credits towards graduation for every 120 hours completed on the job site, up to a maximum of 16 credits for 480 hours. Four credits are given for each of the following courses:
- Youth WORK in Trades 11A (YWT11A)
- Youth WORK in Trades 11B (YWT11B)
- Youth WORK in Trades 12A (YWT12A)
- Youth WORK in Trades 12B (YWT12B)
The following brochure provides detailed information about Youth WORK in Trades including information about apprenticeship hours, entry into the program, and scholarship opportunities:
Students interested in in the Youth WORK in Trades Scholarship should contact David Corbett.
For more information and a listing of trades, visit the ITA (Industry Training Authority) website.
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