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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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WORKIT Youth Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Training and Skill Development DivisionNova 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 • 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
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)
ApprenticeshipTraining • Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training and in-class technical training.
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
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.
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”
Workit: Check it Out! • Labour Market Information • Apprenticeship Training Overview • Trades Descriptions • Personality Quiz • Contact Information www.workitns.ca
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