Secondary School Apprenticeship (SSA) Scholarship Application

This SSA application form replaces the FAX-IN version on the the Industry Training Authority (ITA) website which has been used in previous years. This on-line application should streamline the process of applicant and employer data collection.

This $1000 scholarship is available to Secondary School Apprentices for sustained and exceptional work as an apprentice. The money is intended to assist the apprentice with the purchase of tools, equipment, materials, or tuition necessary to continue in their trade.

To be eligible for SSA scholarships, ITA registered youth apprentices must have:

• been registered in a school district Secondary School Apprenticeship Program prior to graduation
• graduated with a Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma or Adult Dogwood
• successfuly completed SSA 11A, SSA 11B, SSA 12A, and SSA 12B
• maintained a C+ average or better on Grade 12 numbered courses
• continued working or training full-time in the trade 5 months after secondary school graduation or have 1100 hrs reported to ITA.

Deadline for application submissions is November 30.

Questions?

1. Talk to your school/district SSA/career coordinator; or
2. Visit the ITA website at www.itabc.ca; or
3. Talk to the Ministry of Education SSA Coordinator at 250.387.6430