Trades and Transitions

Trades N Transitions Through a partnership between School District No 73 and Thompson Rivers University, students may choose between a variety of programs under the banner of TRU START or Entry Level Trades and Transitions. All of these programs are tuition free.

TRU START

These are on campus offerings enabling students to take a maximum of two first year university course while still in Grade 12 or to take a full year certificate program in one of:

Horticulture
Early Childhood Education
Home Support/ Resident Care Attendant
Administrative Assistant

Entry Level Trades and Transitions

These programs are a collaboration between Industry, Thompson Rivers University and our School District. The Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust also provides financial assistance to the program.

High school students interested in a variety of trades can enroll in trades courses at TRU while still in high school.

Mechanical Trades Foundation Training
- Automotive Service Technician
- Heavy Duty / Commercial Transport Mechanic
- Parts and Warehousing
- Power Sports and Marine Equipment Technician
- Welding Level C
Construction Trades Foundation Training
- Carpentry
- Carpentry Level 1&2
- Electrical
- Glazier
- Industrial Electrician/ Instrumentation Mechanic
- Joinery
- Piping Trades
Culinary Arts Training
- Culinary Arts Apprenticeship
- Retail Meat Processing

Secondary School Apprenticeship

Students may also begin the apprenticeship journey towards a Red Seal by taking part in the Secondary School Apprenticeship program. Students in the program are eligible to receive four courses for graduation while being paid to work outside of the school.