Trent University’s Careerspace has launched the Trent Career Apprenticeship Program (TCAP), a collaboration with the Canadian Career Apprenticeship Initiative (CCAI).
This initiative aims to not only invigorate the local economy but also strengthen the bond between graduates and local businesses. Partnering with Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development and the City of Kawartha Lakes, the program will offer 12-month apprenticeships to 10 graduating students from humanities and social sciences programs at Trent.
These apprenticeships will offer a variety of roles within local businesses, facilitating skill development and professional growth for the participants. As an additional incentive for employers to participate, those hosting apprenticeships will receive a $10,000 grant to help offset hiring costs.
Designed to assist mid-sized communities like Peterborough and the Kawarthas in attracting and retaining talent, the TCAP embraces the CCAI model. It seamlessly complements the wide range of career-boosting experiences available to Trent students, including paid co-ops, placements, internships, and community research projects.
“We’re excited to be launching the Trent Career Apprenticeship Program to provide graduating students with a foundation to gain meaningful postgraduate work opportunities and help support local businesses by leveraging the unique skills and knowledge that our students have acquired throughout their time at Trent,” says Kevin Whitmore, director of Careerspace. “Our team works closely with local businesses and organizations to find ways to better support them. TCAP will continue to reinforce our commitment to positioning Trent University as a driver of local partnerships and economic growth, all while creating more opportunities for students to develop their careers.”
Businesses interested in participating in TCAP are encouraged to reach out to the Student Experience Coordinator at Careerspace, Emily Bojda, before March 27th at ebojda@trentu.ca.
(Written by: Scott Arnold)
