Discovery to Apprenticeship (DTA) offers youth, who are between the ages of 15 and 30, the information and experience that will assist them in making a solid career decision.

This program offers a hands-on opportunity to try out various trades such as carpentry, painting and decorating, masonry trades, transportation and metal/welding trades.

DTA is funded by Services Canada and provides youth with 21 weeks of training and work experience.   The program includes:

  •  3 weeks Employability Skills
  • 7 weeks of Trades Training
  • 11 weeks Work Experience

     Youth will receive the following certificates:

  • Fork Lift
  • First Aid
  • WHMIS
  • 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 receive a referral from a Case Manager
  • Attend a DTA Information Session 
  • Arrange an interview time with DTA personnel following the Information Session.  Bring your resume if you have one

        

Program Dates:

 

  • Intake #1   April 19 to September 10, 2010
  • Intake #2  July 19 to December 10, 2010
  • Intake #3   October 25, 2010 to March 18, 2011

 



TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DTA PROGRAM AND TO APPLY, PLEASE CALL US @ 604-523-5410