Year-round paid apprenticeship program:
- Beginning pay is $8.10/hr
- 15 hours per week during school year
- 20 hours per week during summer
Training:
- Freewheelin’ bike mechanics program (Apron program)
- Customer service training
- Entrepreneurship class
- Interpersonal communications training
Responsibility:
- Process bicycle donation and general inventory
- Perform mechanical repairs
- Mentor youth, instruct classes, lead bike rides
- Serve as a customer representative in the Freewheelin’ retail bike shop
Benefits to the youth
- With increasing responsibility comes increased pay
- An earned bicycle and safety equipment via the Green Apron class
- Become a valued member of the Freewheelin’ Community Bikes Team
- Referrals to other employers and post-secondary educational institutions
At the completion of their program, we may offer permanent part-time employment with us (and a pay raise) or help them find their next employment opportunity. No matter what, our Apprentices leave with an understanding of their strengths and passions, as well as valuable skills within the bike industry and beyond.
Click HERE to access the YEET application form. Please complete the application, save it, and use the form below to upload and submit the completed .PDF file. If you print the application and complete it on paper, you can take pictures of the completed pages and upload the images using the form below.
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