Youth Train in Trades is a program designed for high school students that offers courses for credit towards both high school graduation and completion of an apprenticeship or industry training program. This is called a dual credit program.
Financial Considerations (program costs are located in number 3 under Application Documents and are subject to change):
The district:
- pays the tuition;
- provides transportation assistance to offset the cost of travelling between home and the student's accommodation while attending the post-secondary institute - see Operational Procedure 5.300 Student Transportation;
- provides boarding assistance to offset the cost of rental accommodations while attending the post-secondary institute - see Operational Procedure 5.350 Boarding Assistance.
The student:
- is responsible for the payment of:
- student and lab fees
- books
- personal protective equipment
- tools
- accuplacer test fee
- is responsible to arrange and pay for housing while attending the post-secondary institute.
Financial Assistance:
If a student requires financial assistance, their caregiver may apply for financial support by completing and submitting the application form in Operational Procedure 4.900 - Hardship.
Application Process:
To apply to the Youth Train in Trades program at Thompson Rivers University or Nicola Valley Institute of Technology:
- Contact your school's Personal Education Planner (PEP teacher) for information and support on the application process.
- Complete the registration documents located to the right.
- Write an accuplacer test for admission to the post-secondary institute.
Contact Information:
The student's PEP teacher is the best contact. Contact your school office to be directed to the PEP teacher.
