Northern Lights College · Canada

Explore Trades for Youth

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Starts

Fall, Spring

Introduction

Explore Trades for Youth is a program taught at Northern Lights College, Canada. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (300 hours; approximately 12 weeks long.) options.

Explore Trades for Youth is intended for high school students. Northern Lights College states the course introduces students in grades 9–12, with a primary focus on grades 10 and 11, to trades paths available at NLC. Students sample trades to make an informed choice and learn about standards, materials, instructional methods, and academic performance before committing to a dual credit or apprenticeship pathway.

Northern Lights College states students complete a BC Secondary School level Work Experience (WEX) program through their local school district to complete a two-week work practicum. The course includes five trades, including Carpentry, Mechanics, Plumbing, Electrical, Professional Cook, and Welding. The length is 300 hours, approximately 12 weeks. The program provides an entry point into NLC Dual Credit Trades and Apprenticeship training opportunities.

Modules

YETS 091 – Trades Sampler

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Explore Trades for Youth at Northern Lights College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Northern Lights College.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Northern Lights College as pre-requiste for admission in Explore Trades for Youth.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Admission Requirements: Currently enrolled in Grades 9 – 12

Residency Requirement: 100% of each level must be completed at Northern Lights College or by approval of the Dean
Minimum Grade Requirements: PASS minimum in all courses
Program Requirements: All of: YETS 091 – Trades Sampler (300 contact hours)
Credential: None

Courses Units

Please check detail of study units at https://www.nlc.bc.ca/programs/explore-trades-for-youth/

More Information

International students must demonstrate proficiency in English. Typically, an IELTS score of 6.0 or a TOEFL score of 70 is required, though specific requirements may vary by program. It is important for applicants to verify the exact scoring criteria on the college's official website.