Trades and Transition Programs

 Trades and Transitions

Ms. Joanna Douglas, Trades and Transition Coordinator, Sa-Hali Secondary

Email: jdouglas@sd73.bc.ca

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.

TNT News

Events

  Sa-Hali Secondary District Careers Program Presentation, November 21, 2025 (CDAB) - A presentation to all Grade 9 – 12 students by the District Trades and Transitions Coordinators and Community Partners, such as TRU Future Students, TRU Trades, RCMP liaison, and local business representatives supporting events (Heavy Metal Rocks, Jr Fire Crew) will be held at Sa-Hali Secondary on November 21, 2025 during first and second blocks.

  District Careers Programs Presentation – Parent Information Night via Zoom, November 26, 2025 6:00 – 7:00 pm.  A link will be broadcasted to all parents/guardians of Grade 9 to 12 students shortly.   Discover learning options for high school including NorKam Samplers, Hairstylist Program, D.A.T.A. and much more. 

  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.

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

TRU Start provides an opportunity for Grade 12 students to take up to two university courses (one per semester) while in Grade 12.  Students earn dual credits: high school credits and university credits.   Applicants must have completed the pre-requisite courses for the TRU course they select AND selected courses must align with the applicants chosen career pathway.  Students must apply in their Grade 11 year.  SD73 covers the cost of tuition; ancillary fees are paid for by the student.

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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