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WORK EXPERIENCE There are several types of work experience opportunities available and students may choose a variety of experiences to meet the 30-hour requirement. Work experience can be started at age 15. The following activities qualify as work experience activities: · A work experience placement · A job shadow placement · Mentoring · Community-based seminars · Student employment · Volunteer community service · Student entrepreneurship
WORK EXPERIENCE 10-12 (4 credits)
(MWEX--2A)
(MWEX--2B)
Work experience provides practical hands-on experience in the community to help students prepare for the transition to “life after high school”. Students gain an understanding of the range of career options available to them, while developing employability skills and networking. A work placement may include hands-on work experience in a business, career mentoring with a professional, or volunteering with non-profit organizations. Students must first meet with the Work Experience Facilitator to organize a 100-hour placement that will reflect the individual student’s interests and passion. The 100 hours may include more than one placement, and may take place during or outside of school hours. Examples of possible placements; Science World, RCMP Youth academy, the Fashion Exchange, Grouse Mountain, a law office, post secondary institutions, trades training, research facilities………. The list is endless!
For further information, contact the Work Experience Facilitator at 604-903-3500, ext. 231.
Students in grades 10 to 12 wishing to participate in Work Experience
should indicate WEX12A in the electives space of their course selection sheet.
Mr. Mikkers - Work Experience Teacher ( email: wmikkers@nvsd44.bc.ca ).
Ms. Giraud - Work Experience Facilitator ( email: pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca ; Blogsite Link).
Ms. Watson - Work Experience Teacher ( email: kwatson@nvsd44.bc.ca ).
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TAKE OUR KIDS TO WORK DAY
On Wednesday, November 3, over 200,000 grade 9 students across Canada will spend the day at work job shadowing a parent, relative, friend or host volunteer. TOKTW Day is organized by the
www.learningpartnership.ca
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