WORK EXPERIENCE AND TRADES
All students need 30 hours of work experience to graduate. This can be achieved through volunteering, arranged work experience placements, or part-time paid work. Also described on this page is the opportunity to gain post-secondary experience while still in high school.
VOLUNTEERING
Deltassist
Go Volunteer
Charity Village
Little Black Book "I'd Like to Volunteer"
For something different, consider:
Katimavik
Lattitude Global Volunteering
Go Volunteer
Charity Village
Little Black Book "I'd Like to Volunteer"
For something different, consider:
Katimavik
Lattitude Global Volunteering
ARRANGED WORK EXPERIENCE
Work Experience 12
Work Experience helps students prepare for the transition from secondary school to the world of work or further education and training. During Grade 11 and 12, students are placed with local employers in positions that align with their interests and future career goals. The community becomes the classroom where students gain experience in the workplace and are provided with a frame of reference to review or revise their career goals. Through employer assessment, students receive valuable feedback about their employability skills and technical skills related to specific occupations.
Work experience is comprised of pre-placement classroom activities combined with 90 hours at a community worksite. Work experience coordinators work with students individually and in small groups to assist students with choosing and obtaining relevant and meaningful placements. Students must have completed Planning 10, have identified a career focus, and take four support courses, at least two at the Grade 12 level, from within one of the following possible Focus Areas: Business and Applied Business, Fine Arts Design and Media, Fitness and Recreation, Health and Human Services, Liberal Arts and Humanities, Science and Applied Science, Tourism, Hospitality and Foods, Trades and Technology. Contact Mr Nikic, the Career Coordinator, for more information.
Secondary School Apprenticeship (YOUTH WORK IN TRADES)
YOUTH WORK IN TRADES (Formerly known as SSA) is a secondary career program that offers students over the age of 15 an opportunity to begin an apprenticeship while still in school.
The most challenging requirement to become a secondary school apprentice is finding employment in the trades. The employer must be willing to sponsor the student and have a certified trades person willing to oversee the student’s training.
Earn while you learn! Advantages of Youth Work in Trades include: four credits for each 120 hours of paid employment (up to a maximum of 16 credits for 480 hours), registration as an apprentice with the Industry Training Authority, opportunity to access practical training in areas outside the secondary curriculum, and the potential for a $1,000 scholarship upon graduation.
For a complete list of trades, visit www.itabc.ca. To register as an Youth Work in Trades student, see Mr Birt, the Career Coordinator.
Discover Apprenticeship: Building Your Future
Here's some additional information on apprenticeship.
Accelerated Credit Enrollment Industry Training (YOUTH TRAIN IN TRADES)
Grade 11 or 12 students who are interested in entry-level trades training may wish to consider applying for District Youth Train in Trades (Formerly ACE IT) programs. Most programs are dual credit and offered in partnership with post-secondary institutions. Completed packages must be submitted to the District Career Development Office by the application deadline – March 30 each year. Mr Birt, the Career Coordinator, can assist with additional information on application procedures.
Work Experience helps students prepare for the transition from secondary school to the world of work or further education and training. During Grade 11 and 12, students are placed with local employers in positions that align with their interests and future career goals. The community becomes the classroom where students gain experience in the workplace and are provided with a frame of reference to review or revise their career goals. Through employer assessment, students receive valuable feedback about their employability skills and technical skills related to specific occupations.
Work experience is comprised of pre-placement classroom activities combined with 90 hours at a community worksite. Work experience coordinators work with students individually and in small groups to assist students with choosing and obtaining relevant and meaningful placements. Students must have completed Planning 10, have identified a career focus, and take four support courses, at least two at the Grade 12 level, from within one of the following possible Focus Areas: Business and Applied Business, Fine Arts Design and Media, Fitness and Recreation, Health and Human Services, Liberal Arts and Humanities, Science and Applied Science, Tourism, Hospitality and Foods, Trades and Technology. Contact Mr Nikic, the Career Coordinator, for more information.
Secondary School Apprenticeship (YOUTH WORK IN TRADES)
YOUTH WORK IN TRADES (Formerly known as SSA) is a secondary career program that offers students over the age of 15 an opportunity to begin an apprenticeship while still in school.
The most challenging requirement to become a secondary school apprentice is finding employment in the trades. The employer must be willing to sponsor the student and have a certified trades person willing to oversee the student’s training.
Earn while you learn! Advantages of Youth Work in Trades include: four credits for each 120 hours of paid employment (up to a maximum of 16 credits for 480 hours), registration as an apprentice with the Industry Training Authority, opportunity to access practical training in areas outside the secondary curriculum, and the potential for a $1,000 scholarship upon graduation.
For a complete list of trades, visit www.itabc.ca. To register as an Youth Work in Trades student, see Mr Birt, the Career Coordinator.
Discover Apprenticeship: Building Your Future
Here's some additional information on apprenticeship.
Accelerated Credit Enrollment Industry Training (YOUTH TRAIN IN TRADES)
Grade 11 or 12 students who are interested in entry-level trades training may wish to consider applying for District Youth Train in Trades (Formerly ACE IT) programs. Most programs are dual credit and offered in partnership with post-secondary institutions. Completed packages must be submitted to the District Career Development Office by the application deadline – March 30 each year. Mr Birt, the Career Coordinator, can assist with additional information on application procedures.
JOB SEARCH
Try targeting a specific place you'd like to work. View the company website or see if it's possible to speak with a person on-site. Otherwise, here are a couple of government websites, and one other for job search.
Service Canada for Youth
Comprehensive services related to employment and career.
Service Canada Job Bank
You can enter through the Student/Youth portal.
Simply Hired Canada
Try using the search term "entry level."
Federal Student Work Experience Program
Once you're in post-secondary, consider this for summer work.
Service Canada for Youth
Comprehensive services related to employment and career.
Service Canada Job Bank
You can enter through the Student/Youth portal.
Simply Hired Canada
Try using the search term "entry level."
Federal Student Work Experience Program
Once you're in post-secondary, consider this for summer work.
