Yukon Secondary School Apprenticeship Program (YSSAP)

Description

The program is open to Grade 11 and 12 students who would like to explore a skilled trade and complete high school at the same time.

Step 1: Co-Op Education

Available to motivated grade 11 and 12 students. Semester length course (5 months).

In-school portion:

• Employment readiness skills
• labour market information
• career development

On-the-job portion:

• every second day from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• exposure to a variety of tasks and skills
• non paid placement

Step 2: Pre-Apprenticeship

Co-op Education is a mandatory pre-requisite. Semester length course (5 months).

On-the-job portion:

• every day from 8:00 am to 12:00 p.m. or, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Work placement is tied to school courses and skills.

Step 3: Apprenticeship

Requires a placement employer who is eligible and willing to participate. Student must qualify under existing Apprenticeship Legislation.

Apprenticeship and Tradesperson Qualifications
Advanced Education
Department of Education
Government of Yukon
Box 2703
Whitehorse, Yukon
Canada Y1A 2C6

Phone: (867) 667-5298
Toll free (In Yukon):
1-800-661-0408, local 5298
Fax: (867) 667-8555

John.Gryba@gov.yk.ca
Norm.Ingram@gov.yk.ca
Ken.Smith@gov.yk.ca
Sheila.Tarr@gov.yk.ca