Youth Explore Programs let students in grades 10 - 12 try out different trades so they can figure out which ones they like best. There are two different Youth Explore Programs available.
Youth Explore Trades Skills
A great starting point for students in grades 10 - 12, this program is a way to explore multiple trades to discover the perfect fit—and pick up valuable skills in the process. The program is a partnership between the Ministry of Education and Child Care and SkilledTradesBC, designed to give students 120 hours of hands-on experience and a clear path before enrolling in a high school apprenticeship program.
Forms for Educators:
Youth Explore Programs Registration Form
Resources:
Youth Explore Trades Skills Program Guide
Youth Explore Skills Activity Plans
Youth Explore Trades Sampler
This is a chance for students in grades 10 - 12 to dive deep into a variety of trades as they find their preferred career path. Thanks to this partnership between the Ministry of Education and SkilledTradesBC, students gain 300 hours of hands-on experience before they enroll in a high school apprenticeship program like Youth Train in Trades or Youth Work in Trades.
Program Application Guide:
Youth Explore Trades Sampler Program Guide
Forms for Educators:
Youth Explore Programs Registration Form
Youth Explore Trades Sampler Intake Form for Adults
Resources for Educators
Get classroom resources, youth program guides, workbooks, and more.
Youth Discover
the Trades
Spark an interest in the skilled trades! This program introduces what a trade is and gets you involved in hands-on activities.
Youth Train
in Trades
Get a head-start in trades training! This program is perfect for those looking to build their skills and experience in a specific trade while attending high school.