Trades 'N Transitions

Trades N Transitions

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

Trades 'N Transitions Moodle Site

Be sure to check out our Trades 'N Transitions Moodle Site - click on the link to the right. On this page, you will have access to additional information about the many trades and transitions' opportunities and programs that School District No. 73 and TRU have to offer, in addition to the Application Forms for the various opportunities.

TRU>START

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

Horticulture Program
Early Childhood Education Diploma Program
Health Care Assistant Program
Applied Business Technology (Administrative Assistant) Program
Management Certificate Program

Entry Level TradesTraining (ELTT)

These programs are a collaboration between Industry, Thompson Rivers University and School District No. 73. 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 (SSA)

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

Calendar of Important Dates for 2012-2013

September 28, 2012 - Deadline for TRU>Start Aboriginal Cohort Applications (Gr. 12 only)

October 1, 2012 - Deadline for Forestry & Environmental Studies Camp Applications
October 11-13, 2012 - Forestry & Environmental Studies Camp Program
October 17-19, 2012 - TRU>Start Aboriginal Cohort ~ McQueen Lake Camp

November 7, 2012 - Take Our Kids to Work Day!
November 23, 2012 - Deadline for TRU>Start Applications for Winter 2013 Courses

December 14, 2012 - Deadline for RCMP Youth Academy Applications (Gr. 11/12)

January 18, 2013 - Deadline for YES2IT Applications (Gr. 8 students only)
January 23, 2013 - YES2IT 2013 Program at TRU (Gr. 8 students only)

February 4, 2013 - TRU>Start Aboriginal Cohort courses begin at TRU
February 8, 2013 - Deadline for Heavy Metal Rocks Applications (Gr. 11/12)
February 21, 2013 - Junior Achievement Day at TRU (Gr. 10)
February 25, 2013 - Career Fair at Coast Canadian Inn Convention Centre (Gr. 11/12)

March 8, 2013 - Regional Skills Canada Competition at TRU (Gr. 9-12)
March 17-22, 2013 - RCMP Youth Academy Program (Gr. 11/12) - Runs during Spring Break

April 3-6, 2013 – Heavy Metal Rocks Program (for Gr. 11/12 students only)
April 12, 2013 - Deadline for Hairdressing Program (for current Gr. 11 students entering Gr. 12 in Sept.)
April 17, 2013 - Provincial Skills Canada Competition in Abbotsford (Gr. 9-12)