Work Experience WEX12A or WEX12B (4 credits)

During Grade 11 and 12, students are placed with local employers in positions that align with their interest 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 assignments, placement activities including successful completion of 100 hours (minimum) at a community worksite(s), and post-placement assignments.  Work Experience Teachers and the Work Experience Facilitator will work with students individually and in small groups to assist students with choosing and obtaining relevant and meaningful placements.

Work Experience 2017-2018

​Opportunity	​	​Deadline
​RCMP Youth Academy	​Lower Mainland Public School District 2018 RCMP Youth Academy “A Work Experience Partnership” 2018 Application & Information Package 2018 RCMP YA Application.pdf	​The deadline for school Career Facilitator to submit student's application is Thursday, November 17, 2017
​Fire Fighter Academy	​May 6 & 7, 2017 Open to Grade 11 and 12 students interested in a "Two Day High School Cadet Fire Fighter Academy"	​Please see Catherine Pan, Work Experience Facilitator, room 109 ASAP. cpan@sd4.ca
​Vancouver Film School Focus on:  FILM	​Vancouver Film School is a post-secondary entertainment arts school training students in 13 immersive, production oriented programs that deal with all aspects of film.  Come and find out more about the opportunities available for students.	​Wednesday, November 22nd @ Innovation Wednesday Time, Room 215 Any Questions:  please contact Mrs. Johnson in 215 or at sjohnson@sd44.ca
​LaSalle College Focus on:  Media & Design	​Come listen to Hilary Quick from LaSalle College Vancouver and find out about the opportunities available in Design, Media (Film, Acting, Game Design, and Animation), Fashion and Culinary Arts.	​Wednesday, November 15th @ Innovation Wednesday Time, Room 215 Any Questions:  please contact Mrs. Johnson in 215 or at sjohnson@sd44.ca
​Interested in exploring a career in healthcare?	​Sponsored by Rotary North Vancouver - Take part in hands on activities in medical training facilities. - Meet current students, educators and professionals to learn what it takes. - Understand what it means to be a "health care professional". Check here for more details: 2018 Adventures in Healthcare - Poster (RCNV)-1.pdf www.adventuresinhealthcare.com	​Apply by January 20, 2018 For application forms contact: Neil Creighton at rotarynorthvan@gmail.com
​Leadership and Personal Development Workshop	​Sponsored by Rotary North Vancouver - Rotary's intensive leadership and personal development training program for young people. - Learn valuable leadership and career skills. - Build self-confidence. - Discuss current ethical and social issues. - Meet active community leaders. - Have a life-changing experience and a ton of fun. Check here for more details: 2018 RYLA South - Poster (RCNV)-1.pdf	​Apply by February 6, 2018 For application forms contact: Neil Creighton at rotarynorthvan@gmail.com
​Adventures in Citizenship	​Sponsored by Rotary North Vancouver - Learn how our government works - Gain an understanding of our country, its diversity, and the privileges and responsibilities of citizenship. - Meet the leaders and the decision makers. - Meet other young Canadians. Check here for more details: 2018 Adventures in Citizenship - Poster (RCNV)-1.pdf	​Apply by February 23, 2019 For application forms contact: Neil Creighton at rotarynorthvan@gmail.com
​Focus on Computers, Think Tank Information Session	​Come and learn more about the field of CG animation, gaming and visual effects industries in Vancouver.	​Wednesday, February 21st @ Innovation Wednesday, Room 215 For more information, contact Mrs. Johnson at sjohnson@sd44.ca
​Focus on Canadian Armed Forces	​MCpl Ian Hejdanek, Reserve Unit Recruiter, 39 Combat Engineer Regiment will be here to talk about the Department of National Defense and the Primary Reserves in our Area.	​Wednesday, February 14th @ Innovation Wednesday, Room 215 For more information, contact Mrs. Johnson at sjohnson@sd44.ca