{"id":666,"date":"2025-07-04T11:32:22","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T15:32:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/?page_id=666"},"modified":"2025-10-14T12:06:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T16:06:54","slug":"train-in-trades","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/programs\/dualcredit\/train-in-trades\/","title":{"rendered":"Train in Trades"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About trades at NWSS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting involved in a trades and apprenticeship program gives students an edge, whether they&#8217;re aiming for Red Seal certification, planning to start a business, or looking to continue into post-secondary education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These programs offer hands-on, industry-relevant skills and a head start on post-secondary training, helping students transition smoothly into high-demand careers careers while still attending secondary school. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Post-secondary tuition for trades training is fully covered by the school district<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=X4R9L6jw6nY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch the 2024 Discover New Westminster Schools apprenticeship presentation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trades and apprenticeship testimonials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"New Westminster Secondary School - 2024 Carpentry Program with Alex Sy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/N2r7OPk7y90?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"New Westminster Secondary School - 2024 Plumbing Apprenticeship Chat with Callum Whyte\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jCLgt4b_Qbg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"New Westminster Secondary School - 2024 Professional Cook Level One with Violet Lewis\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2THl2Lxc5nw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"POWER Alternate Secondary - Hair Design Apprenticeship Chat with Nadia Nawaz\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UiW9lckD9hA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On-site training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NWSS offers three school-based TRAIN programs for students in Grades 11 and 12:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-62367cb8-fba7-4af9-a6ab-3abe5d4b5556\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-62367cb8-fba7-4af9-a6ab-3abe5d4b5556\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-62367cb8-fba7-4af9-a6ab-3abe5d4b5556\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Plumbing Level 1<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-62367cb8-fba7-4af9-a6ab-3abe5d4b5556\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn to plan, design, install, and service a variety of piping systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with water heating, supply, and drainage systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop skills in blueprint reading, basic drafting, and sketching.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain hands-on experience using industry-specific tools and machinery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-62367cb8-fba7-4af9-a6ab-3abe5d4b5556\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-62367cb8-fba7-4af9-a6ab-3abe5d4b5556\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Carpentry Foundation<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-62367cb8-fba7-4af9-a6ab-3abe5d4b5556\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Build a wide range of structures using wood, wood substitutes, and other materials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assemble and erect forms for both concrete and wood-frame construction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read blueprints and use layout instruments to prepare for excavating and shoring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop a broad set of carpentry skills, with experience in both residential and commercial construction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn alongside Red Seal Carpenters at NWSS and BCIT.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-62367cb8-fba7-4af9-a6ab-3abe5d4b5556\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-62367cb8-fba7-4af9-a6ab-3abe5d4b5556\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Professional Cook Level 1<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-62367cb8-fba7-4af9-a6ab-3abe5d4b5556\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plan, design, install, and service a range of piping systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with water heating, supply, and drainage systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read blueprints and build foundational drafting and sketching skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safely operate industry-specific tools and machinery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>These programs are delivered in partnership with the <a href=\"https:\/\/uapicbc.ca\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/uapicbc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UA Piping Industry College of BC<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcit.ca\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.bcit.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vcc.ca\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.vcc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vancouver Community College (VCC)<\/a>, respectively. Each program runs for one semester and can fit into most students\u2019 schedules alongside academic courses in the alternate semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are <strong>dual credit<\/strong> opportunities. Students earn both Grade 12 graduation credits and post-secondary credits. Post-secondary tuition is fully covered by New Westminster Schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/students\/course-selection\/\">most current course description booklet<\/a> for course options, requirements, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email Mrs. McArthur, the career co-ordinator, at <a href=\"mailto:tmcarthur@sd40.bc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tmcarthur@sd40.bc.ca<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/FILLABLE-application-general-Sept.-2023.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/FILLABLE-application-general-Sept.-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download the Train in Trades application<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Off-site dual credit trades programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We also offer a range of off-campus TRAIN programs for Grade 12 students, which take place at partner post-secondary institutions during the second semester of their final year. Examples of options include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CNC machinist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automotive service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heavy mechanical trades<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Auto collision and refinishing <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aircraft maintenance engineer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Baking and pastry arts foundation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electrical foundation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Metal fabrication foundation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cabinetmaking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Welding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Millwright<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Motorcycle technician<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appliance technician<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Horticulture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hair design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Like our school-based options, these programs are dual credit and tuition-free. Because spaces in specific programs are reserved well in advance, it\u2019s important to start planning early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, including details on how to apply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/students\/course-selection\/\">most current course description booklet<\/a> for course options, requirements, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email Mrs. McArthur, the career co-ordinator, at <a href=\"mailto:tmcarthur@sd40.bc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tmcarthur@sd40.bc.ca<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/FILLABLE-application-general-Sept.-2023.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/FILLABLE-application-general-Sept.-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download the Train in Trades application<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Youth Work in Trades Scholarship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Youth Work in Trades (WRK) Scholarship offers $1,000 to help students cover tuition and training costs after high school. To qualify, students must be registered as youth apprentices with <a href=\"https:\/\/skilledtradesbc.ca\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/skilledtradesbc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SkilledTradesBC<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Up to 600 scholarships are awarded each year. Applications are submitted online and must include details about financial needs during training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/education-training\/k-12\/support\/career-programs\/wrk-scholarship\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/education-training\/k-12\/support\/career-programs\/wrk-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit the Government of BC&#8217;s Youth Work in Trades Scholarship website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About trades at NWSS Getting involved in a trades and apprenticeship program gives students an edge, whether they&#8217;re aiming for Red Seal certification, planning to start a business, or looking to continue into post-secondary education. 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