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Apprenticeship Training and Skill Development Division Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Workforce Development

WORKIT Youth Apprenticeship. Apprenticeship Training and Skill Development Division Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Workforce Development. Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Training System. Satisfying Hands-on Opportunities Well Paid. Skilled Trades Overview. 65 designated trades in NS

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Apprenticeship Training and Skill Development Division Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Workforce Development

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  1. WORKIT Youth Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Training and Skill Development DivisionNova Scotia Department of Labour and Workforce Development

  2. Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Training System Satisfying Hands-on Opportunities Well Paid

  3. Skilled Trades Overview • 65 designated trades in NS • Construction Electrician • Automotive Service Technician • Carpenter • Truck and Transport Mechanic • Plumber • Steamfitter/Pipefitter • 12 Compulsory Certified • 50 Red Seal Trades • Endorsement • Apprenticeship and Trades Qualification Act

  4. What is Apprenticeship? • An agreement between someone who wants to learn a skilled trade and an employer who needs a skilled worker • Training takes place under a certified journeyperson • Leads to a Certificate of Qualification (CQ)

  5. ApprenticeshipTraining • Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training and in-class technical training.

  6. Apprenticeship Training 3 Components of Apprenticeship Training • Practical hands-on experience • paid work experience • Skill Development • apprentice logbook • Technical in-school training • 4-8 weeks each year Qualify to write the Certification Exam

  7. 4-6 theory courses 2000 hrs 4-6 theory courses 2000 hrs 4-6 theory courses 2000hrs 4-6 theory courses 2000 hrs Pathways to Apprenticeship (sample 8000 hr trade) • Direct Entry • Finish grade 12, find employment in a designated trade, register as an apprentice • Pre-Apprenticeship • Finish grade 12, completed a pre-apprenticeship program at NSCC • Find employment in a designated trade, register as an apprentice and receive apprenticeship credit • Youth Apprenticeship • Find employment in a designated trade and register as a youth apprentice Youth apprentices initially focus on the practical and skill development training components.

  8. Workit Youth Apprenticeship Youth Apprentice • In or out of school youth • 16-19 years of age (inclusive) • Employed in a designated trade • Employer willing and eligible to provide trainning Registration • Contact the Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator • Sign an Apprenticeship Registration Agreement • Begin training “Earn While You Learn”

  9. Workit: Check it Out! • Labour Market Information • Apprenticeship Training Overview • Trades Descriptions • Personality Quiz • Contact Information www.workitns.ca

  10. Contact Information Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator Department of Labour and Workforce Development Phone: (902) 424-5685 Toll free: 1-800-494-5651 Email: apprenticeship@gov.ns.ca Get a Head Start! www.workitns.ca

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