If you are interested in a career in the trades and lacking experience the Discovery to Apprenticeship is for you. The Discovery to Apprenticeship (DTA) offers youth between 15 and 30, the information and experience that will assist them in making a solid career choice in the Trades.
This program offers hands-on experience in carpentry, painting and decorating, masonry trades, transportation: Auto Collision Repair, Auto Mechanics and metal/welding trades. The DTA works with certified trades training centres throughout Metro-Vancouver.
DTA is funded by Services Canada and provides youth with 21 weeks of training and work experience.
The program includes:
- 3 weeks Employability Skills
- 6 weeks of Trades Training
- 2 weeks of Job Search
- 10 weeks Work Experience
Youth will receive the following certificates:
- Fork Lift
- First Aid
- WHMIS
- Young Worker Safety
- Conflict resolution
- Math Testing (CAAT)
- Fall Protection Safety
- Respirator Use
- Ladder Safety/Scaffolding
- Other occupation specific safety certificates
Eligible Youth will be:
- Between the ages of 15 and 30 (inclusive) at the time of intake selection
- In need of assistance to overcome employment barriers
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- Committed to the program
- Not in receipt of (EI) benefits
- Incomplete secondary education
- Referred by a Case Manager
To apply:
- Register with an Employment Resource Centre and get a referral to the DTA from a Case Manager
- Attend a DTA Information Session
- Arrange an interview time with DTA personnel following the Information Session.
- Bring your updated resume
Program Dates:
- Intake #1 - April 25 to September 16, 2011
- Intake #2 - July 25 to December 16, 2011
- Intake #3 - October 31, 2011 to March 23, 2012
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DTA PROGRAM AND TO APPLY, PLEASE CALL US @ (604)-523-5410 or Fax (604) 515-8224
