Students eligible for $1000 Youth WORK Award

Youth WORK in Trades

As a Youth WORK In Trades student, you’ll “earn while you learn” and graduate from the WORK program with 16 high-school credits and 480 work-based training hours that count towards your trade credential.

Who is eligible?

• Youth 14 -19 years old
• Students interested in pursuing a trade
• Registered with the SkilledTrades BC with an employer sponsor

Registration Process

• STEP 1:  Apply Now

Reporting Work Hours

Work hours begin AFTER the student/employer is officially registered with the SkilledTrades BC.  Work-based training hours can be submitted by the district/student/employer.  Here is the SkilledTrades BC Work-based Training Hours Report:

• Work-based Training Hours Report

WCB

Students and employers must confirm WCB coverage by completing the WCB Clearance Letter for the employer (volunteer and paid employers).  Students in a volunteer placement will have WCB covered by the Ministry of Education but the WCB Clearance Letter confirms that the employer has WCB Coverage.

• WCB Clearance Letter

$1000 Youth Work Award

To be eligible for the $1000 Youth WORK Award, students must have:

• Been registered with the Industry Training Authority as a youth apprentice
• Graduated with a Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma or Adult Dogwood
• Successfully completed WRK 11A, WRK 11B, WRK 12A, and WRK 12B *
• Maintained a C+ average or better on Grade 12 numbered courses
• Reported a total of at least 900 hours to the SkilledTrades BC by December 31 of the school year the student turns 19.