School Champions are representatives within New Brunswick High Schools. Here are just a few examples of how school champions can support NBTAP Students. You can:
- be an informed advocate for both pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship opportunities for students
- liaison between the school and the NBTAP Pre-Apprenticeship Coordinator
- assist students with the application process, resume writing, and interview preparation;
- become an informed advocate for the NBTAP Program;
- distribute ongoing program information and progression
- attend information sessions to learn more about the Program;
- interact with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour, as well as Employers;
- act as a liaison to provide program and employer information to students;
- participate in visit to employment sites; and,
- help support students in career decision-making around skilled trades occupations
School Champion Benefits:
There are so many benefits for School Champions, as they participate in the NBTAP Program. As a School Champion, you can:
- become part of a unique opportunity to assist students determine their career pathways
- develop a sense of accomplishment in watching students participate into the workforce
- assist in developing eager, and enthusiastic workers;
- learn more about skilled trades, apprenticeship, and experiential learning opportunities; and,
- network with New Brunswick employers.
Participating Schools
School Champions
Katherine Colpitts
Mitchell Bargg
Canterbury High School
Jeff Tompkins
Carleton North High School
Derek Tracey
Central New Brunswick Academy
Andrea Carson
Chipman Forest Avenue School
Jill Yates
Thayer Doyle
Hartland Community School
Ellen Hatt
Harvey High School
Jeremy McIver
John Caldwell School
Kevin Harding
Leo Hayes High School
Michael Sorensen
Kaelie Gaynor
Minto Memorial High School
Kendall Gaddass
Nackawic Senior High School
Chris Gallop
Oromocto High School
Travis Steeves
Saint Mary's Academy
Julie Page-Michaud
Aaron McLoughlin
Angela Barclay
Stanley Consolidated School
Brad Kersing
Tobique Valley High School
Holly Rasmussen
Woodstock High School
Peter Belyea
Jennifer McFadden
Campobello Island Consolidated School
Daphne Carten
Fundy Middle and High School
Tyson McGee
Hampton High School
Krista Hovey
Andrew Clarke
Grand Manan Community School
Danielle Materniak
Kennebecasis Valley High School
Becky Walsh
Rothesay High School
Janice Jordan
Tim Hunter
Todd Robertson
Simonds High School
Kirby Gordon
Sir James Dunn Academy
Audrey Norman
St. Malachy's Memorial High School
Stacey Currie
Allyson Waycott
Sussex Regional High School
Elaine Cameron
Christina Douglas
Stephen Harris
Lindsay Dominie
Caledonia Regional High School
Amanda Harding
Jason Beaton
Christine Babineau
JMA Armstrong High School/Salisbury Regional School
Laurie Moreton
Rickey Beck
Petitcodiac Regional School
Wayne Wilbut
Andrew Colpitts
Julie Doucette
Tantramar Regional High School
Elliemae Paynter
Shawn MacDonald
Blackville School
Kerri-Ann Sturgeon
Colleen Harquail
Dalhousie Regional High School
Colleen Harquail
Jen Talbot Lavigne
Robin Martin
Miramichi Valley High School
Andrea Pleadwell
Carla Pitre
Sugarloaf Senior High School
Stacey Savoie
My Blueprint (Career planner and Resume Writing):
As part of the application process, students are required to prepare a cover letter, with a resume. My Blueprint provides students with a way to develop an effective and competitive resume. Simply visit: myBlueprint.ca. Set-up your account, the system will help you with the rest. If you encounter any problems, with my Blueprint or questions about the application and screening process, NBTAP School Champion, the Pre-Apprenticeship Coordinator, or look under the Support Tab.
New Brunswick Construction Safety Association (NBCSA):
Did you know the NBCSA provides Free course offerings for students and teachers? Some employers will require students to complete courses/training prior to commencement of employment, such as Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS) and Safety Orientation. This will be part of the orientation package for students. To find out more information about this valuable resource, please visit the Construction Safety Associations website.
Click here to find your NBTAP school Champion to assist you with obtaining training through the NBCSA.
