youth women in trades employment program (yesS)
Prior to Acceptance:
- English Language Proficiency Requirements
Provide verified results for one of the English language proficiency tests listed below. Test results must be dated no more than two years before the start date of the program.
|
Name of English language assessment/test |
Minimum score(s)/level(s)* |
|
|
1. |
International English Language Testing System |
Minimum overall score of 5.5 |
|
2. |
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBT |
Minimum overall score of 46 |
|
3. |
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) |
Minimum overall score of 40 |
|
4. |
Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) |
Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5. |
|
5. |
Duolingo English Test (DET) |
Minimum overall score of 95 |
|
6. |
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic |
Minimum overall score of 43 |
|
7. |
Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First exam (FCE) Institutions may include other Cambridge Qualifications at a higher level (i.e., C2 Proficiency (CPE)). |
Minimum overall score of |
|
8. |
Cambridge Linguaskill |
Minimum overall B2 level |
|
9. |
LANGUAGECERT Academic |
Minimum overall B2 level |
|
10. |
The Michigan English Test (MET) |
Minimum overall B2 level |
|
11. |
iTEP Academic |
Minimum overall score of 3.5 |
|
12. |
EIKEN |
Minimum placement of Grade Pre-1 |
OR
High School Credential
- Evidence that 3 years of full-time secondary education (Grades 8-12), or 2 years of secondary education (including English 10 and 11 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher) from a country where English is one of the principal languages
OR
Other Criteria
- 2 years of full-time post-secondary education have been completed in the program’s language of instruction in a country where the language of instruction is one of the principal languages.
OR
Mature Domestic Students:
- This option applies only if:
- The program’s language of instruction is English.
- The applicant is a mature domestic student facing barriers.
- The applicant is unable to access their educational records or provide sufficient proof of secondary/post-secondary education.
- Accuplacer Assessment:
- Applicants must be [X] years or older at the start of the program and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
- Must provide attestation of completing at least three years of full-time education in English in a country where English is one of the primary languages (ELL courses do not count).
- Must achieve the following minimum scores on the Accuplacer English Assessment (Next Generation):
- Reading: 230
- Writing: 230
- WritePlacer: 4
AND
- Math Proficiency Requirements : Successful completion of provincially recognized Grade 10, 11, or 12 Mathematics with a minimum passing score of C.
OR
Successful completion of a math assessment conducted in-house by Ace Community College with a minimum score of 50%.
Program Outline
| Week | Dates | Topics Covered |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | April 7 – April 11, 2025 | Orientation & Trades Exploration – Construction |
| Week 2 | April 14 – April 18, 2025 | Trades Training – First Aid & WHIMS, Trade Maths |
| Week 3 | April 21 – April 25, 2025 | Trades Exploration – Construction |
| Week 4 | April 28 – May 2, 2025 | Construction Trades Site Visits |
| Week 5 | May 5 – May 9, 2025 | Trades Exploration – Construction |
| Week 6 | May 12 – May 16, 2025 | Trades Exploration – Construction Workshops & Site Visits |
| Week 7 | May 19 – May 23, 2025 | One-on-One Resume Workshop |
| Week 8 | May 26 – May 30, 2025 | Skilled Trades & Occupational Certifications |
| Week 9 | June 2 – June 6, 2025 | Trades Exploration – Workshops & Site Visits |
| Week 10 | June 9 – June 13, 2025 | Job Search Skills Training & Graduation |
| Weeks 11 – 16 | June 16 – July 25, 2025 | Quality Employment Opportunity (QEO) – Hands-On Work Experience |
This structured curriculum ensures students receive a balanced mix of theoretical knowledge, hands-on practice, and industry exposure to prepare them for employment in skilled trades.
Program Structure
| Program Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Start Dates | Cohort 1 – April 7, 2025 | Cohort 2 | Cohort 3 | |
| Graduation Date | July 28, 2025 |
| Class Hours | Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM |
| Modality | In-person |
| Duration | 16 weeks |
| Hands-on Training | Yes |
| Venue | Ace Community College, 9486 120 Street, Surrey, BC, V3V 4B9 |
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