What is Career Education?

• Delivered mainly at the Grade 11 and 12 level.
• Programs that provide opportunities for students to gain real life work experience and explore different career options.
• Programs include Career Preparation, Cooperative Education, Secondary School Apprenticeship.
• Includes all career related activities at the senior secondary level.
• Surrey is regarded in the province as a leader in career education.

Benefits to Students

• Allows students the opportunity to explore different career options
• Provides students with a realistic look at the changing Labour Market.
• Provides students with critical job seeking skills (resumes, interview skills, etc.) and attitudes required for the workplace.
• Direct link between classroom instruction and what is occurring in industry.
• Gives students an appreciation for the education/training required for the career of their choice.
• Provides students with a link to post-secondary education.
• Can provide post-secondary course credit.
• Gives students a definite "leg-up" on entering the increasingly competitive Post Secondary co-op programs, i.e. Engineering, Computer Sciences, etc.
• Increased self-confidence, self-esteem and confidence in their job related skills.

Initiatives/Projects

• Increasing the number of Articulation Agreements - Increased laddering of Career Prep programs to Post Secondary programs.
• New Career Programs that reflect the changing labour market.
• Partnership Programs
• Secondary School Apprenticeship Programs - credits students with 480 hours of indentured service, as well as the opportunity for $1,000 scholarship.
• Skills Canada - showcasing student career talents.
• Take Our Kids To Work - one day job shadow for all grade nine students.
• RCMP Youth Academy - provides career exploration through simulated policing work experience.
• Junior Achievement - 1 day conference for grade 9/10 students on the economics of staying in school.
• Other initiatives include: Rona Foundation Program, Barrista, Emily Carr, Floral Design, and Surrey City Hall Mentorship, etc.

Career Education

Last Updated: June, 2011