 Introduction
 Work Experience
 Ace-it Programs
 SSA
 Transition Programs while Attending School
 Transition Programs for Graduating Students
Frank Gigliotti

 Our programs are designed to help students explore careers while still in high school and move seamlessly to post secondary or a career.

69% of parents hope their children will attend University
– Fact: 16% in BC do
– Fact: Even less complete a degree
– Fact: Between 2001-2013 29% of job openings will require a University degree
– Fact: 44% will require other post-secondary training

 2 in 10 students actually attend University
 What about the other 80% ?
– Some find work, some take upgrading classes, some drift around for a few years before making a decision
– Many return later on to take trades or technical training

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Research has shown students that focus their studies in specific career areas are more engaged in school, do much better academically, are more likely to graduate.
Students should sign up for one of the 8 focus areas to obtain a
“on the job” work experience.
Students are not required to take 5 specific courses prior to going out on Work Experience as in the past.
Work Experience can be paid or unpaid.
Work Experience will also satisfy the requirement for Grad
Transitions.
Also available is a online version of the pre-employment course

 Apprenticeship Programs are 85% work based and 15% school based (ace-it).

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Chef Training
Hairdressing
Carpenter
Construction Electrician
Automotive Service Technician
Millwright
Painting
Plumbing
Metal Fabrication
Motorcycle Mechanic
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Baking and Pastry
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Cabinetmaker

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Located at Centennial
4 courses-16 credits plus Work Experience or SSA
Centennial second semester-4 blocks
Prerequisites: AT 11and AT 12, English 12 or
Communications 12, Apprenticeship Math 11 (B) or completion of Foundations or Pre Calculus Math 11,
“L” drivers license, and working knowledge of computers.
Dual Credit
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Entry Level Training with specialization in advanced baking.
Triple Credit-VCC Certification, 20 high school credits and Level 1 credit with 600 hours toward
WBT.
VCC downtown campus from or August to Jan.,
Mon. to Thursday 1:00 to 7:15pm.
Completion of grade 10 and Foodsafe Level 1.
Work Experience Mandatory

 Location Terry Fox Secondary
 4 classes in the second semester plus 4 weeks at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in
Cloverdale
 Successfully completed grade 11 but consideration will be given to mature grade
10 students.

 Students will receive 16 high school credits plus Work Experience or SSA credit.
 Students on successful completion will have obtained Level 1.

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Located at Dr. Charles Best
Program begins in September and ends in June
Mornings only, in the afternoon students can return to their home school or stay at Charles Best
Will take Foundations or Pre Calculus 11, Physics
11 and English 11 during the program.
16 credits plus Work Experience or SSA
Open to grade 11’s and grade 12’s
Upon successful completion will receive Level 1

 Located at Riverside, Centennial and
Gleneagle
 Completion of required grade 10 classes
 Students will normally take 4 courses in the second semester plus additional courses in the first semester.
 24 credits plus Work Experience or SSA

 Taught at Gleneagle
 7 courses plus English 12 or
Communications 12
 10 month program from Sept. to June
 Dual Credit
 28 credits plus Work Experience or SSA
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$1100 for the Hairdressing Kit
Open to grade 11’s and 12’s

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Located at Charles Best
3 courses
12 credits plus Work Experience or SSA
Prerequisites: Wood 11 (B),completion of any Math 11 course, completion of English 11 or Communications 11, Drafting 11 recommended.

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Partnered with PIAB
Must be in grade 12 with a minimum of C+ in
Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 11 and English
12
Starts in mid June for 6 weeks official date TBA
No tuition costs
Students pays shop supplies and textbook
Campus located at Annacis Island
Minimum 5 spots

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BCIT Burnaby Campus
Starts in February and ending in middle of July
Class time 7:00am to 1:30pm
Completion of grade 11
Foundation of Math 11 or Pre Calculus 11 or BCIT
Pretest
Books and Supplies $350

 20 high school graduation credits
 Opportunity for SSA high school credit and
690 hours towards work based hours towards apprenticeship.
 Minimum 3 spots per intake

 Offered at BCIT
 24 weeks starting in February ending in mid July
 Dual credit with eligibility to complete
Level 1 plus 425 hours of WBT
 Completion of grade 11 and English 12

 Offered at BCIT-7:30 to 2:00pm
 20 Weeks from February to the end of June
 Completion of Grade 11
 20 high school credits
 Students will also learn to repair chainsaws, lawnmowers, scooters and recreational equipment.

 Offered at the Finishing Trades School located in Surrey
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6 week program from Mid June to the end of
July
Open to grade 11’s and grade 12’s
 Level 1 certification

SSA students:
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Are registered apprentices working in a trade
139 trades (50 Red Seal)
Students earn 16 credits towards graduation through their work based training component
Get a head start on work-based training portion of an apprenticeship

SSA Scholarship Awards Totaled $470,000 Last Year!
SSA scholarship criteria:
 Registered in SSA prior to graduation
 C+ average in Grade 12 numbered courses
 Must have graduated from secondary school
 Must have 900 hours completed by December 31
 Must complete 4 SSA courses

SSA
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Students are employersponsored registered trainees working.
On-the-job training is provided through work experience
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Must complete 4 SSA courses
900 hours before Dec. 31
Work experience is paid
Students eligible for $1,000 scholarship
ACE IT
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Students are school district trained apprentices doing technical training.
Technical training is delivered in school and/or in a postsecondary or combination
Work experience option
 Min. 240 hrs and can be done in combination with
SSA

 Headstart to Art
 Fork Lift, Scissor Lift and Bobcat Training
 SFU Concurrent Courses
 Douglas College Concurrent Courses

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Drawing Course offered as one of the first year Foundation courses
Tuesday from 6:30 to 9:30
Courses carry degree credit as well as transfer credit to other
Fine Art programs.
Runs from Sept to mid Dec.
Tuition Costs $330 for domestic students and $1087.32 for
International Students.
Please send applications directly to Emily Carr on a first applied basis.
Must be in grade 12

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Students will be offered opportunities in all areas where seats are available.
Student just pays tuition fee, Douglas College and
SFU have waived application, registration and activity fee.
Student must complete registration and concurrent application forms and then send them to Douglas
College. Please see your counselor for the SFU process

 BCIT Biotechnology Career Awareness
Program
 RCMP Youth Academy
 Camp Ignite-Female Firefighter Program
 Tri City Chamber of Commerce Mentorship
Program
 Skills BC Trades Competition
 Industry Certification Programs

 Animal Health Technology
 Bachelor of PE
 ECE Program
 Hospitality and Restaurant Management
 Faculty of Health Science
 Music Technology
 Special Education Assistant

 2 Year diploma program located a David
Lam Campus
 Excellent opportunities working at an animal hospital or for a veterinarian
 6 seats reserved
 Must have Pre Calculus 11, English 12,
WEX12A, and grade 11 and 12 science courses.

 Dual credit
 Completion of Fitness 11 and Fitness 12 will grant you credit for SPSC 1103
 Must be accepted into the degree program before credit granted
 Must have minimum of C+ in both courses

 2 year Diploma Program offered at the David
Lam Campus
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Students must complete ECED 1110 in the
Winter Semester at night school
Must have a minimum of “C” in English 12 or write and English assessment test.
 Minimum 50 hours of volunteer/paid or work experience working with children

 2 year diploma with transfer into a degree program at several universities.
 Preferential admission for students in Ace-it
Level 1 Cook Training students will receive credit for Horm 1135, BCA 11 credit or ADC
11 for Horm 1120, students who have taken
Tourism 11 and Tourism and SSA students in the Cooking Trade will also have preferential admission
 English 12 (C), and Foundation of Math 11 or
Pre Calculus 11.

 We have a agreement for a limited number of reserved seating in the following programs:
– Psychiatric Nursing
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Dental Assisting
Dispensing Optician
Health Care Support Worker
Health Information Management

 Students will still have to meet the entry requirements and complete a work experience in the specific career area prior to being accepted.
 Douglas College will host a 2 day career simulation in February for students interested in these career areas.

 Douglas College-New Westminster Campus
 Minimum 2 reserved seats
 Training in Music Software, recording and music production
 1 year certificate program
 Must have completed grade 12, have high school courses in music software and be recommended by their music teacher

 Reserve seating in the Classroom and
Community Support Program
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Employment as a Special Education
Assistant, Youth Worker and Respite Worker
Prerequisites are English 12 with a “C”
 60 hours of relevant volunteer/work experience

 Please use our website for forms, information, and new programs.
 Go to www.sd43.bc.ca, under Programs, look for Career Programs .