CAREERS SD# 69 Issue #2

CAREERS SD# 69

June

2016

IN THIS ISSUE #2

Dual Credit/ACE IT/SSA/Career Prep

Grad Transitions

Career Curriculum

Work Experience

Planning 10

K – 12

Career Education Events or Regional Developments

Regional Pro-D

BladeRunners

Career Programs

Career Education

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CAREER PROGRAMS: Dual Credit/ACE It/SSA

The Career Centres at BSS, KSS, PASS & CEAP have met with 180 students who have expressed interest and explored possible Dual Credit programs or courses at VIU, NIC, BCIT and Camosun College.

62 District students have been awarded seats at VIU or NIC in Dual Credit programs or courses.

VIU will be offering Writing for Success FNFS 100 Dual Credit Course to run October – January 2017. Initial offering has generated enough interest to fill the class and potentially a second class.

45 students have successfully written VIU assessment tests for possible entry into VIU programs for 2016-2017.

5 students completed a 3 month pilot VIU Trades Discovery program in February at the Nanaimo campus.

Students are currently enrolled in the following Dual Credit/ACE It Trade Programs: Auto Service Technology Baking Carpentry Culinary Arts Electrician Hairdressing Heavy Duty Mechanics Horticultural Technician HVAC Power Sports & Marine Technology Welding

Students are currently enrolled in the following Dual Credit Technical Programs: Applied Business Technology Health Care Assistant Information Technology & Applied Systems Technology

North Island College Criminology 101 and English 115 offered to our Gr. 12 students online in Semester 2 that began in February. 15 students have completed NIC’s Distance English 115

course. 6 students have completed NIC’s Distance Criminology

101 course.

CAREER CURRICULUM: Planning10/K-12

Planning 10 – brought in speaker from Tigh-Na-Mara – alternative pathways/trades and trades exploration/Dual Credit and trades

WHMIS Training, Emergency First Aid & CPR offered through Planning 10 class

Food Safe and First Aid certifications offered throughout school year. 100 students KSS & BSS received Food Safe certification.

LNG conference – 55 Gr. 5-7 students & 33 10-11 students Take our Kids to Work – approximately 185 students

participated. Pilot “Tec Day”– February 25th - Gr. 5 to 7 students from 4

elementary schools gathered at BSS to combine their tactile & theory skills as they develop solutions to various challenges from Spaghetti Bridge building to Sumo Bot construction.

CAREER CURRICULUM: Work Experience

Both school-sponsored career exploration and community based working experience intended to help prepare students for the transition from secondary school to the world of work or further education and training

Physics Co-op – Work Experience to support delivery of the program – 12 students currently seeking Work Experience

Scientific Methods class – integrating Work Experience with course work

Community Learning Program – working with teachers and students to deliver a Work Experience component to a Life Skills program

Students have a number of options in WEX: 1 week of unpaid work with an employer of their

choice – 2 credit elective course

100 hours of unpaid work exploring a job or career of interest to them with community employers – 4 credit elective course

Using 100 hours of their current job – 4 credit elective course

Students can choose to do an unlimited number of Work Experience courses through a process called Independent Directed Studies. Receive credits for learning within the community.

Summer “Explore the Trades” – applied for grant to run 2016 summer program.

CAREER PROGRAMS: Secondary School Apprenticeship

17 SSA students are currently in place, working in plumbing,

carpentry, baking, electrical, culinary and concrete masonry

apprenticeships.

Students work with a journey person in their chosen trade for a

total of 480 hours of paid work experience and earn 16 secondary

school graduation credits.

SSA $1000 scholarship awarded to 10 students of last year’s

program.

BladeRunners

4 PASS/Woodwinds students completed program with 2

students successfully gaining work placements and currently

employed.

CAREER EDUCATION EVENTS & REGIONAL DEV. DEVELOPMENTS

Take our Kids to Work – November 2015 Tour of Rotor Maxx Support NIC Open House – Gr. 11 & 12’s February 11th 5th Annual Aviation Career Day Victoria – February 20th Discovery Days at VIU – Gr. 10’s February 23rd Skills Canada March 2016

BCIT Open House Burnaby Campus – April 8th

Maker Faire Vancouver – 14 teachers attended June 11th

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BladeRunners School District 69/Parksville Career Centre

“A partnership of opportunity for local Oceanside Youth”

The partnership between School District 69 and the Parksville Career Centre has created a unique opportunity for local youth through the BladeRunners program. The BladeRunners program which is facilitated by the Parksville Career Centre staff, provides local youth with employment training and certifications, reflective of local employment needs. Over the past year, as a direct result of this partnership, 11 local youth referred through PASS/Woodwinds Alternate School have enhanced their resumes by attaining key “in demand” certifications and essential “job training skills”. The Spring 2016 BladeRunners cohort had the highest number of PASS/Woodwinds Alternate School referred participants, as 7 students (approximately 75% of all participants) participated in this program. The key connection to local youth through PASS/Woodwinds Alternate School has played a vital role in this partnership, as this community connection provides a foundational link to the BladeRunners program.

The BladeRunners program opens the doors to employment in the Oceanside region, while also providing local youth with high school credits. The youth referred by PASS/Woodwinds earn “work experience” credits towards their graduation and maintain a strong connection to the School District. This collaborative partnership provides a “dual win” for local youth, by building a foundation of potential local employment and graduation requirements.

The seeds of this partnership have been sowed through the BladeRunners program in 2015/16, whereas the anticipated growth of this program will continue to flourish and benefit local youth.

Explore the Trades – Summer 2016

In July, students from School District 69 will be trading their flip flops for work boots in a unique summer experience! The “Explore the Trades Program”, which is made up of 14 participants from PASS/Woodwinds, KSS, and BSS, will once again provide an excellent opportunity for students who are considering a valuable and exciting Trades career. The success of last year’s program and the feedback from students and parents has solidified the need for this program.

Students start with a Resume Building seminar facilitated by staff from the Parksville Career Centre, and will participate in workshops about Networking, Labour Market Information and Personalities Dimensions. In addition, students will gain essential training and certification within Occupational First Aid Level One Certification, Construction Safety Training System (CSTS-certification), and the opportunity to attend a WorkSafe presentation for young workers entering the workforce.

A trip to Vancouver Island University will enable students to shadow their chosen trade program, and a guided tour of the campus will showcase available services and amenities. An additional field trip to visit large industrial sites in the Alberni Valley, will give students the opportunity to view various trades “at work”. Finally, students will have the unique experience to participate in two weeks of work experience with local employers, directly in their chosen trade of interest.

This well-rounded summer program gives students a fantastic opportunity to learn more about exciting career options, while also providing practical and exciting hands-on experience – ideally linking our students to our District’s HeadStart program, and a fulfilling career!

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“Tool Box” Trades Trailer provided by SD #68 – exposed Gr. 4 & 5 students to tools, trades and project base learning opportunities at various elementary schools through the District during the month of May.

June 2016 BSS & KSS students toured the Canadian Coast Guard facilities in Victoria. They explored exciting & rewarding careers in the

field of maritime studies that deliver a broad range in high-quality academic, operational and technical training.

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“EWC was the best experience of my life! I met new friends who I am still in contact with!” Carter Hancock/ BSS Student

Being granted the opportunity to go to Encounters was one of the best experiences of my life. I had never been much of a political kind of person, but after attending the Democracy and Youth themed week a passion for politics has blossomed. It was very eye opening to hear from Peter Schiefke and be able to see a custom made letter addressed to solely the participants of our week. We have greatly enjoyed the companionship of 101 participants ranging from every territory as well as every province and to this day, 58 days since my time there, we still talk regularly. It is great to have people to whom you can talk about politics. When I left, I had a minimal amount of knowledge about politics and now my computer notifies me about political updates. My time there was truly life changing and I would highly suggest to anyone who has the opportunity: Do not hesitate!

Devin O’Rourke/BSS Student

EWC STUDENT REVIEW

Three students from both BSS and KSS spent an adventure-filled week in Ottawa checking out future career options, discovering our country, and sharing their hopes and dreams with students from all across Canada.

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March 2016 five students proudly represented BSS & KSS at the

annual Regional Skills Canada Competition held at the Georges

P. Vanier Secondary School in Courtenay.

Left-right: Lorraine Reid, Jason Ross, Aidan Holmes, Darrien Budd and Laura Hearn. Lorraine earned

a Silver placement in Culinary Arts & Laura earned Gold in

Architectural CAD & went on to participate in the Provincial Skills

Canada Competition!

May 2016 robotic & scientific research methods district students toured Inuktun Services facilities in Nanaimo, a leading industry & manufacturer of multi-mission robotic systems – exposing them to the field of robotics and integrated systems.

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Donna Gibson, Career Centre Assistant Phone: BSS - 250-248-5721 Ext. 2712 Phone: KSS - 25o-752-5651 Ext. 140 Email: dgibson@sd69.bc.ca

Soldier for a Day – hosted by the

Army Reserves, an interactive introduction to the various career

opportunities available in the Canadian Armed Forces with a focus on the Army Reserve. Eight students

participated in this challenging & exciting event on April 2nd in Nanaimo.

CONTACT US

Stephen Stahley, KSS Career Coordinator Phone: 250-752-5651 Ext. 155 Cell: 250-951-9187 Email: sstahley@sd69.bc.ca

Luc Ouellet, BSS Career Coordinator Phone: 250-248-5721 Ext. 2203 Cell: 250-240-4439 Email: louellet@sd69.bc.ca

Darin Carmichael, CEAP/SSA/Teacher Phone: 250-752-5721 Ext. 353 Cell: 250-240-0662 Email: dcarmichael@sd69.bc.ca

Martin Jedlik, CEAP/PASS-WW/Teacher Phone: 250-752-5721 Ext. 175 Cell: 250-927-4047 Email: mjedlik@sd69.bc.ca

Bob Bate, Principal Phone: 250-951-0857 Cell: 250-228-1405 Email: bbate@sd69.bc.ca

Plumbing Apprentice, Garrett Bell

SKILLS DAY – 125 Grades 5 – 7 students from Nanoose Bay, Arrowview, QBES & Bowser Elementary had teams competing in Spaghetti Bridge, Rube Goldberg & Potential Energy Vehicles. Culmination of students 5 week design & engineering projects in preparation for the Regional Skills Competition.