Trades and Transition Programs
Ms. Joanna Douglas, Trades and Transition Coordinator, Sa-Hali Secondary
Email: jdouglas@sd73.bc.ca
Students in SD73 have access to so many incredible programs and now is the time to do some planning and prepare applications. We have programs to suit the needs and strengths of just about everyone so don't let the "Trades" title fool you! Below is a list of what is offered within SD73 and in partnership with TRU. Check out the District Trades & Transitions website here for lots more opportunities.
Click HERE to be redirected to the SD 73 Trades and Transitions Website. Explore the possibilities! All applications for the 2026-2027 school year are now available on the TNT website. Most programs have a deadline of December 12, 2025. Please ensure you check the due date for the specific program you wish to apply for.
Click HERE to view our District Programs of Choice Information Booklet.
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TRU Start Course Applications
The TRU Start course applications are now available for Grade 11 students who would like to apply to take a first year university level course in their Grade 12 year. The application deadline is January 16, 2026. Please see Mrs. Douglas if you have any questions or need assistance with your application.
TRU Start applications are here - course guide is here.
Discovery Day - Health Care
Applications are now open for the Discovery Day - Health Care held February 18, 2026 at TRU. This is an all day event for students in Grades 10-12 who are interested in a career in health care. Join the School of Nursing and the Faculty of Science at Thompson Rivers University for Discover Day. Explore hands-on experiences in advanced simulation labs, speak with employees from Interior Health, and familiarize yourself with the expansive career and educational opportunities in health care.
Girls Exploring Trades and Technology Event
The SD #73 Career Development Department will run the Girls Exploring Trades and Technology, hosted at Thompson Rivers University. Female students in Grades 8 and 9 will gain confidence through hands-on experience in a variety of trades, led by Red Seal instructors, in a safe and supportive atmosphere. The students will try out a sampling of different trades and learn about future career opportunities. Female industry leaders share personal stories of their journeys in order to shed light on the opportunities available to young women pursing a trades-based career.
Who Attends: Grade 8 and 9 female students
Date: February 18, 2026 (South Shore schools)
Location: Thompson Rivers University
Applications for this event are also available in the counselling office or here. Please see Mrs. Douglas if you have any questions about this opportunity.
District Trades & Transitions Programs
Digital Arts & Technology Academy (D.A.T.A.) - students spend a semester at Valleyview Secondary immersed in animation, game design and computer science - apply in grade 10 or 11
Hairdressing - spend a year in NorKam's fully accredited hair salon, La Bella Saints, and graduate high school as a level one apprentice - apply in grade 10 or 11
Health Science Academy – students spend a full semester at Brocklehurst Secondary School exploring and experiencing a range of in-demand, public sector health care occupations. Courses taught within the Academy will include: Health Career Sampler, Anatomy and Physiology, PSYC 1210 (TRU course) and Career Life Connections. This opportunity is for Grade 11 and 12 students.
Samplers - students spend a full semester in the NorKam Trades Centre working with TRU instructors, and trying out four different trades. We offer two different samplers, all touching on four different trades - Mechanical Sampler and Construction Sampler
Youth Train in Trades - spend one or two semesters of grade 12 at TRU completing your first year of trade training and SD73 will pay the tuition. Students graduate as level one apprentices in a variety of trades - apply in grade 11
TRU Start Certificate and/or Diploma Programs
Business Foundations Certificate– spend Grade 12 at TRU completing the Business Foundations Certificate program. Prior to entering this program one must complete graduation requirements for Grade 12 and have Foundations of Math 12 or Pre-Calculus Math 12 completed with a minimum of 67% AND English 12 completed with a minimum of 73%.
Education Assistant & Community Support Certificate – spend Grade 12 at TRU. Applicants must meet Grade 12 graduation requirements and English 12 completed with a minimum of 73%.
Health Care Assistant/Early Childhood Education - spend grade 12 at TRU completing the HCA program or year one of the ECE program. SD73 will pay your tuition - apply in grade 10 or 11
Police & Justice Studies - a two-year program that will prepare you for the challenges of a career in policing, as well as in corrections, parole, customs, and other government services at the federal, provincial or municipal levels - apply in grade 11
Power Engineering Certificate – earn 4th Class power Engineering Certificate issued by Technical Safety BC in your Grade 12 year. The program is 34 weeks long. Applicants must meet graduation requirements, Foundations of Math 11 or Pre-Calculus 11 completed with a minimum of 73%, English 12 completed with a minimum of 60% and a successful placement on the ACCUPLACER ASSESSMENT.
Regenerative Agriculture Certificate/Diploma – spend Grade 12 (3 semesters) for the Certificate or an additional year for the Diploma program. Tuition for the Fall and Winter semesters in the student’s Grade 12 year will be paid for by SD73. Applicants must meet Grade 12 graduation requirements and have Grade 12 English completed with 73%.
TRU Start Courses
Transition Events
McQueen Lake – Forestry & Environmental Camp
Kamloops RCMP Youth Academy
Junior Fire Crew
Heavy Metal Rocks
Discovery Days
Discover Engineering
Discover Hairstyling
Discover Healthcare
Discover Future Women in Mining
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