What is SSA?
The Secondary School Apprenticeship (SSA) program is a partnership between ITA and the B.C. Ministry of Education. SSA lets students begin the work-based training component of an apprenticeship program while still in high school. Students ‘earn while they learn’ getting dual credits toward both their high school diploma and apprenticeship on-the-job training.
SSA provides a smoother transition from school to work and a quicker route to trade certification and a paycheck.
How does it work?
Secondary School Apprentices are on the job with a sponsor employer as a registered youth apprentice. SSA students complete up to 480 hours of work experience that counts toward their apprenticeship and 16 graduation credits.
To be eligible for SSA, students must be attending high school, not graduated, under the age of 20 at program completion and finish the program within three months after graduation.
Did you know....Secondary School Apprentices can qualify for a $1,000 scholarship
CAN I EARN CREDITS TOWARDS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION?
Yes.
CAN I GET PAID WHILE COMPLETING MY HOURS?
Yes.
IF I HAVE A JOB NOW, CAN I QUALIFY FOR THE SSA?
Yes, if your job falls under one of the more than 100 acceptable trades. Check out the list.
HOW DO I FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION?
Come visit us in the Career Centre to find out how you can get involved in SSA.
The Secondary School Apprenticeship (SSA) program is a partnership between ITA and the B.C. Ministry of Education. SSA lets students begin the work-based training component of an apprenticeship program while still in high school. Students ‘earn while they learn’ getting dual credits toward both their high school diploma and apprenticeship on-the-job training.
SSA provides a smoother transition from school to work and a quicker route to trade certification and a paycheck.
How does it work?
Secondary School Apprentices are on the job with a sponsor employer as a registered youth apprentice. SSA students complete up to 480 hours of work experience that counts toward their apprenticeship and 16 graduation credits.
To be eligible for SSA, students must be attending high school, not graduated, under the age of 20 at program completion and finish the program within three months after graduation.
Did you know....Secondary School Apprentices can qualify for a $1,000 scholarship
CAN I EARN CREDITS TOWARDS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION?
Yes.
CAN I GET PAID WHILE COMPLETING MY HOURS?
Yes.
IF I HAVE A JOB NOW, CAN I QUALIFY FOR THE SSA?
Yes, if your job falls under one of the more than 100 acceptable trades. Check out the list.
HOW DO I FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION?
Come visit us in the Career Centre to find out how you can get involved in SSA.