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ACE IT Programs allow students to take courses that will provide credits toward both high school graduation and the completion of an Apprenticeship or Industry Training program. ACE IT programs are developed and offered as partnerships between school districts and post-secondary institutions. Local employers also get involved in the development of ACE IT programs, and students who complete these programs typically have very good success in finding employment.

Students who successfully complete an ACE IT program will receive credit for Level 1 of the technical training (in-class) component the Industry Training Program (apprenticeship). Through work experience placements that are usually part of the program, students can earn credit towards the on-the-job component of an apprenticeship.

It is possible to take part in both the ACE IT and Secondary School Apprenticeship program. More information is available on these programs by visiting www.itabc.ca or from C.A.V.E.

ACE IT programs delivered in partnership with Okanagan College:

This Horticulture Program is an 18-week program that provides students with the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge to seek employment in the horticulture industry. The program introduces students to many aspects of the trade including safety, plant identification, plant growth and care, soil health, plant propagation and nutrition, turf management and pruning. It also includes an unpaid work experience placement. The focus of the work placement is on developing practical skills for the horticulture workplace. Students who successfully complete the program will receive technical training credit for years 1 and 2 of the Horticulture Apprenticeship, Level One First Aid, and the Integrated Pest Management and Pesticide Applicator Certificate.

This 25-week program provides students with the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge to seek entry-level employment as a joinery apprentice. The main focus of this program is the development of practical skills; students will work on joinery projects that they may take home. The program introduces students to many aspects of the trade including^,safety, trades math, material identification, use of tools and equipment, cabinet construction, and an introduction to computer assisted drafting and computer controlled woodworking equipment. Upon successful completion of the program students will receive technical training credit for level one of the joinery apprenticeship.

This Residential Construction Program is a 40-week program that provides students with the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge to seek employment as an apprentice carpenter in the residential construction industry. The program introduces students to all aspects of the trade including the use of hand tools, portable power tools and other equipment used by carpenters. Through the construction of an actual house students are given the opportunity to work with a variety of materials including lumber, panel products, concrete, fasteners and hardware. The focus is on developing practical skills for the residential construction workplace. Students will receive technical credit towards the first year of their apprenticeship.

This 18 week program is designed for the learner with a demonstrated interest in following a career in food preparation and service. This program provides the necessary fundamental knowledge for employment as a cook in the hospitality industry. Emphasis is placed on the practical aspects of food preparation, presentation and service. Apprenticeship technical training credit for level one Cook will be granted upon successful completion of the program. Apprenticeship practical training credit may also be granted by the employer as a result of prior practical experience.

Accelerated credit enrolment in industry training (ACE IT)