{"id":105638,"date":"2024-04-25T08:57:55","date_gmt":"2024-04-25T12:57:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skillscompetencescanada.com\/?p=105638"},"modified":"2024-04-25T08:57:55","modified_gmt":"2024-04-25T12:57:55","slug":"david-westercamp-shop-lead-at-carefree-rv-explains-the-value-of-apprenticeships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skillscompetencescanada.com\/en\/david-westercamp-shop-lead-at-carefree-rv-explains-the-value-of-apprenticeships\/","title":{"rendered":"David Westercamp, Shop Lead at Carefree RV, Explains the Value of Apprenticeships\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">My career in the skilled trades started back in grade 10. We had a program called a Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) which allowed me to try a couple of different trades. RAP allowed me to gain both job experience and class time. After getting a taste of working in this field, I was able to fast track my grade 11 and 12 studies in half a year and worked the other half of the school year in the dealership. Every hour I worked contributed to high school credits. The program provides valuable trade experience while still in high school, setting students up for success in their chosen career path.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Having a trade certification is invaluable. It provides a solid foundation. Even if you venture into entrepreneurship, your skills will stay with you forever. As the shop lead, I oversee everything related to the &#8220;house side&#8221; of a motorhome. Each day brings a mix of tasks, from fixing plumbing systems, to aligning cabinets, and redoing floors. 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