Local news outlet Nanaimo News Now reports on the Youth Explore Trades program where students earn high school credit.
[from Nanaimo News Now, September 19, 2024]
‘It’s been really rewarding:’ Nanaimo high school students get a taste of trade work at VIU
By Jordan Davidson
A number of local high students are dipping their toes into the world of skilled trades thanks to a partnership between schools, the province and Vancouver Island University (VIU).
The Skilled Trades B.C. program at VIU allows Nanaimo high school students to try out a number of trades to see if they spark an interest, including electrical, automotive, carpentry, and welding courses.
High school principal of Nanaimo Christian School Jon Roper said this program started over a year ago and allows students to get a taste of the university experience.
“Taught by a university trades teacher in their professional setting, and then our hope is that it also might spark their interest in some other trade samplers that are available, maybe some duel credit options offered through VIU and start them on the path down to whatever trade they might be interested in.”
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