{"id":39,"date":"2017-01-17T16:03:13","date_gmt":"2017-01-18T00:03:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/westvancouverschools.ca\/career-education\/?page_id=39"},"modified":"2017-01-19T16:17:29","modified_gmt":"2017-01-20T00:17:29","slug":"student-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/westvancouverschools.ca\/career-education\/student-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Information"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\r\n\t\t\t\tCareer Education<\/span>

Student Information<\/h1>\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n<\/header>\r\n\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

What are Career Programs?<\/h3>\n

These programs provide students with opportunities to enhance their understanding of various career options. Students will:<\/p>\n

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  • Build closer associations with working adults who are willing to share their knowledge and expertise;<\/li>\n
  • Develop job skills and gain important practical experience;<\/li>\n
  • Explore a variety of potential career options by assessing their abilities and interests in a specific field;<\/li>\n
  • Acquire confidence and self-reliance in preparation for further education or future employment;<\/li>\n
  • Enhance in-school curriculum by relating the classroom instruction to the relevant work environments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    How can students\u00a0participate?<\/h3>\n

    The level of involvement is up to you!<\/p>\n

    Preparation and Selection:<\/h5>\n

    Students should contact their home school Career Programs office to schedule an appointment with a Career Program Advisor.<\/p>\n

    Rockridge Secondary School: 604.981.1300
    \nSentinel Secondary School: 604.981.1130
    \nWest Vancouver Secondary School: 604.981.1100<\/p>\n

    Students will meet with an Advisor to determine which of the many types of programs and work experience options might be a good fit for their interests and post-secondary plans.<\/p>\n

    The Career Program Advisor will then work with the student to determine the best fit between the school and our various community employer partners.<\/p>\n

    Supervision of Work:<\/h5>\n
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    • Students are supervised by an employer or employee who is responsible for their on-the-job training<\/li>\n
    • The type of work the students do is determined by the employer\/supervisor, the teacher and the student’s initiative<\/li>\n
    • Student progress is monitored by Career Program Advisor\u00a0through contact with the supervisor at the placement site<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      How are the students prepared for placement?<\/h5>\n
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      • Students are interviewed by school staff to assess their interests\/aptitudes<\/li>\n
      • Students complete pre-employment orientation consisting of interview skills, resume writing, site-safety awareness, various employment skill requirements, appropriate dress, etc.<\/li>\n
      • Students may be required to attend\u00a0an interview with the employer prior to placement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Student Benefits<\/h3>\n
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        • Explore a variety of career choices to help make informed decisions about your future;<\/li>\n
        • Gain experience in a variety of work place situations;<\/li>\n
        • Develop awareness of personal qualities essential for success in post-secondary education and in the future workplace;<\/li>\n
        • Increase confidence and self-reliance, while improving employability skills<\/li>\n
        • Obtain references and contacts that may assist in further education and future career opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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