YES 2 IT Targets Trades
Ninety Grade 9 students from 10 different schools from Golden to Creston to Elkford will converge on the College of the Rockies in Cranbrook to participate in a project called YES 2 IT (Youth Exploring Skills to Industry Training). Half will take part on May 11 and the other half on May 12.
Project Coordinator Brian Conrad says that the project is “designed to increase awareness of skilled trades among younger students as well as their parents, educators, and communities. It provides an excellent opportunity for these students to enjoy a hands-on experience in a trades-focused environment and to learn that apprenticeship in the trades is a sound career choice option.”
Four trades will be highlighted – Electrical, Welding, Carpentry and Heavy Duty/ Auto Service Mechanics. There the students will engage in hands-on projects under the supervision of College instructors and student apprentices. The day will end with a skills competition with prizes and a barbeque at the College. And the students get to take their completed projects home.
“Parents are encouraged to attend with their children,” Conrad adds. “There will be room on the buses and it’s a great opportunity for them to learn more about apprenticeship and industry training in BC.”
The event is sponsored by the following partners: the BC Industry Training Authority, the Resources Training Organization, all three East Kootenay school districts, RONA, Teck Coal Limited, and Worksafe BC.
“We held YES 2 IT events the past two years,” Conrad says. “It was a great success and we are definitely looking forward to presenting an awesome experience for the students this year as well.”
For more information, please contact Brian Conrad at 250-489-2751 ext. 3380 or e-mail conrad@cotr.bc.ca For more information on COTR Trades programs go to:www.cotr.bc.ca
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