Burnaby School District’s Industry Training Career Programs provide Grade 11 and 12 students with the opportunity to develop “on the job” skills and knowledge while earning graduation credits and industry standard training. In all the program options, students receive in-class training and work experience. Students can then choose to pursue work in the industry or a post-secondary education in their chosen career.
- Open to students in Grades 11 or 12 (15 years of age or older)
- Taught in a specific Burnaby secondary school or at a post secondary institution
- Formal application process is required
- Students apply through their home school and submit a completed Application Package (2026)
- Applications are screened at the school and district levels
- Accepted candidates and parents are invited to a program information session
- Video: What Burnaby Students Say about Industry Training Programs”
Four Types of Programs, Many Career Options: (District Career Education Page)
Burnaby School District offers a variety of industry training programs. Which are categorized into three types: Youth Train in Trades formerly called Ace-it, Industry Certification programs, and Industry Connection programs, and Youth Work in Trades (Apprenticeship)
Youth Train In Trades (ACE-IT)
| Auto Collision Repair Technician
Auto Service Technician Baker (Pastry Arts) Carpenter Construction Electrician |
Hairstylist *2 years
Landscape Horticulturist Metal Fabricator Millwright (available Sept 2027) Motorcycle Mechanic |
Painter & Decorator
Plumber Professional Cook Sheet Metal Worker Welder Other trades? Ask Ms. Lee |
Industry Certification
| Cisco Networking Academy
Early Childhood Education Assistant |
Kinesiology & Fitness Instructor
Palo Alto Cyber Security |
| Film & Broadcast
Graphics & Media Arts |
Health Sciences
Music Production & Technology Robotics (Mechatronics) |
Theatre Production & Design
DigiPen Game Development Academy (must be enrolled at Cariboo full-time) |
Youth Work In Trades – Secondary School Apprenticeship (SSA)
Earn while you learn. Gain high school credits while working in your paid apprenticeship and getting your work-based training hours to become certified in your trade. You could qualify for a $1000 Ministry of Education Award.
Skilled Trades BC – Youth Work in Trades