Starting in 2020, Year 11 students at Karratha Senior High School will be able to embark on a two-year pre-apprenticeship program.
Students will be able to obtain a Certificate II Pre-Apprenticeship qualification in Electrotechnology Electrician or Engineering Mechanical Trade at North Regional TAFE.
The two-year program will require students to attend TAFE on a full-time basis during Term 4 of Year 11 and Term 1 of Year 12.
This will open up opportunities for students to work in the mining sector.
Read more about the new program here.