Innovation and Advanced Learning: Accelerated Secondary Apprenticeship Program

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Accelerated Secondary Apprenticeship Program - Youth Apprenticeship

Youth Apprenticeship or Accelerated Secondary Youth Apprenticeship Program (ASAP)
Youth Apprenticeship is for students wanting to explore their trade career options and gain a head-start on the post secondary apprenticeship training program while working toward their Grade 12 diploma. Check out peiskilledtrades.pe.ca
To be eligible for the Youth Apprenticeship Program you must be: 16 years of age enrolled in school paid work in a designated trade under a suitable employer
Once you find a job, an Application for Apprenticeship must be filled out and the original sent to the Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator. Once approved, You will receive a log book. This log book is a record of your time and skills gained while working. You, your parent and your employer will need to sign a contract. You keep this record book for the entire 3-4 years of your training. It is to be filled out by all your employers.
You may receive apprenticeship credit for time in your high school trades courses or co-op education courses. Contact us at 368-4460 for forms and details.
Youth apprentices graduating from high school can apply, if they meet all the criteria, for the $1,000 Youth Apprenticeship Award ($500 credit toward Holland College and $500 cash to the recipient).
If you are attending Holland College you may be eligible for a student loan or bursary. Contact Student Financial Services or check out Holland College's Awards.

For more information please contact:

Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator
E-mail: pamackay@edu.pe.ca
Tel: (902) 368-4463 Fax: (902) 368-6144

This information has been taken from website "Innovation and Advanced Learning"
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