The aim of Career Life Education 10 and Éducation au choix de carrière et de vie 10 is to help students deepen their understanding of how personal development influences their career choices. This Ministry mandated course focuses on the Big Ideas above, which are key to understanding what students expect to achieve by the end of the course. Students will explore, plan, assess, and adjust their personal career and education objectives, taking into account local and global trends as well as personal networking. They will also acquire essential job readiness skills, such as resume writing and job interview techniques. Additionally, students will develop strategies to maintain a healthy work-life balance that supports physical and mental well-being.
* To fulfill the requirements for the Provincial Bilingual Dogwood Diploma, French Immersion students must complete the course Éducation au choix de carrière et vie 10 in French.
This course is an important step in preparing for life after high school and builds on foundations from CLE 10. Students develop the skills needed to adapt to change, set meaningful goals, and make informed decisions about their future. They explore opportunities, strengthen relationships and networks, and learn how to reassess and adjust their plans as they grow. These competencies help students feel confident and prepared as they move into an ever-changing world.
This course is delivered in a blended format of online learning and large group sessions.
Components of CLC 12:
- Personal Integrated Plan for Post-Graduation
(Career, Education, Finances, Health & Well-being)
- Career Life Exploration 30+ hours
(Completed between Grades 10-12 through paid or unpaid work, volunteering, or
community service. Hours from WEX12A/B or YWIT can be counted after their
required hours.)
(A meaningful, personally relevant product that showcases learning, strengths,
interests, and growth. Can take the form of research, event planning, project based
work, experimentation, service, entrepreneurship, or performance.)
(Celebrates and showcases students' learning, highlighting their Capstone projects. Students present to other classes in May.)
Work Experience is available to Grade 10-12 students and provides opportunities to explore career interests in real workplace settings. This 4-credit course helps students use their strengths, develop transferable skills, and explore possible career paths. Students are placed with local employers that match their area of interest and future career goals. Additionally, students may count their own paid work if it aligns with the skills for their chosen area. The workplace serves as the classroom, providing hands-on experience and a chance to reflect on career goals. Employer evaluations offer valuable feedback on students' employability skills and workplace readiness.
Work Experience includes:
· Pre-placement classroom assignments
(Area of interest, WorkSafe certification, employability skills, resume, cover letter,
thank you letter and interviews.)
· A minimum of 90 work experience hours
· Post-placement assignments
(Updated resume, reflections, hours log, safety worksheet, and thank you letter.)
This course can be completed in a structured classroom block or independently with teacher guidance outside of the timetable.
| YOUTH WORK IN TRADES 11A | MWRK-1A | YOUTH WORK IN TRADES 12A | MWRK-2A |
| YOUTH WORK IN TRADES 11B | MWRK-1B | YOUTH WORK IN TRADES 12B | MWRK-2B |
Windsor Secondary School offers the Youth Work in Trades Program in partnership with SkilledTradesBC. This program is designed for students 15+ who are employed or connected to a certified tradesperson in their trade of choice. Students can earn up to 16 credits, four (4) credits per course for every 120 hours worked. These hours also count toward the apprenticeship hours required to become a journeyman in their trade.
Students' work schedule is built around the school timetable. Our school operates on a Day 1/Day 2 rotation, so students spend one day at school taking required courses and the other at their workplace.
Please visit Youth Work in Trades - Career Pathways 44 (sd44.ca) for more information.
Youth Train in Trades Programs
Youth Train in Trades is offered through the North Vancouver School District (NVSD) in partnership with SkilledTradesBC. This program allows students to attend trades training at a local secondary school, a partner post-secondary institution, or a SkilledTradesBC-certified training facility. Students learn hands-on from skilled instructors, with courses combining practical workshops and theory, all with a strong focus on safety. Tuition is covered by NVSD, but spaces are limited. Applications are required each year and are due by the end of February for programs offered the following school year. Requirements vary by trade. The program is primarily for Grade 12 students, though exceptional Grade 11 students may be considered.
For more information and a list of available programs, visit Youth Train in Trades - Career Pathways 44 (sd44.ca).
