Pathways

TRU Start Programs

Graduate high school with a post-secondary credential* and start your career right away! Explore the available short-term programs that quickly improve your job prospects.

Available to students in School District #73.

Programs available

Youth Train in Trades

Get a head start on your technical trades training

Youth Train in Trades is an industry training program for high school students that enables you to take courses for credit towards both high school graduation and completion of an apprenticeship or industry training program. Tuition for these programs is funded by your school district, so you’ll just need to cover the costs for ancillary fees, books, personal protective equipment and tools.

Students who complete these programs, which are made possible by partnerships between school districts and TRU, typically have very good success in finding employment and developing useful life-long skills.

Youth Train in Trade programs are available to students in School Districts with agreements. Check with you Trades and Transitions Coordinator.

Programs available

Trades Sampler Program

The Trades Sampler program offers students a semester long immersion in a cluster of four related trades. This includes the Construction, Mechanical, and Industrial Samplers.

All grade 10-12 students within School District #73 are eligible. Please note: Trades Samplers are not dual credit programs.

For more information, visit SD 73’s Trades and Transitions website.

TRU Start Courses

TRU Start Courses provides dual credit pathways for high school students to take one to two university courses that align with their future career goals. These courses allow you to earn both high school and university credits while gaining valuable experience and advancing toward your long-term academic and career aspirations.

Available to students in School District #73.

All courses are subject to professor availability.

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