In partnership with Vancouver Island University

Youth EXPLORE Trades Sampler

The Youth EXPLORE Trades Sampler offered at VIU provides hands-on training and a work experience opportunity in a variety of in-demand careers. School District 68’s CTC, works in partnership with VIU to deliver this full semester exploration program. After completion of this program, a student can decide to apply to a Foundation program through our Youth Train in Trades, or an apprenticeship through our Youth Work In Trades Program. We offer two Co-Ed, an all Women’s and a Priority student cohort for Indigenous and Newcomers with permanent residence status.

Program elements and certificates may include:

• Employability Skills for Trades
• Organizing Work for Trades Projects
• Use of Tools and Equipment for Trades Fields
• Introduction to Welding and Fitting
• Worksite Safety
• Job Site Visits
• Guest Speakers
• Introduction to Carpentry
• Introduction to Electrical Theory and Safety
• Introduction to General Mechanics (automotive, heavy duty, motorcycle and marine)
• Culinary
• Introduction to heavy equipment operating (include simulators and real machine time)
• Fall Protection
• Standard First Aid
• Confined Space Entry
• What’s WHMIS
• Foodsafe
• Construction and Forestry Machine Simulation Training
• Career preparation (resume and cover letter)
• Real world industry Work Experience

Classes run between 8:45 AM and 3:00 PM Monday to Thursday and Fridays 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Credits:

Students will receive 12 PSI (Post Secondary Institution) credits as well as their CLC course and Work Experience/Peer tutoring, all leading to toward their grade 12 graduation requirements.

Cost:
Families pay student activity fees (approximately $350 for school year 24-25) and are required to purchase some PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as Work Safe approved footwear. PPE is available at no cost for students in need.