School District No.36 (Surrey)

Career DevelopmentTRANSITIONS:

Pathways to Trades and Education

Career DevelopmentElementary Programs

Portfolio introduced to students in Grade 2 Variety of Classroom Initiatives Junior Achievement Grade 5 Junior Trades Pilot Project Junior Trades Awareness Program

Career DevelopmentSecondary School Programs/Courses

Junior Trades Pilot Project Junior Trades Awareness Program Trading Up Grade 9 Take Our Kids to Work Planning 10 Graduation Portfolio Co-op Work Experience Certification Courses

Career DevelopmentSecondary School Programs/Courses

Credentialing programs Secondary School Apprenticeship (SSA) Partnership Programs Career Technical Consortium (CTC) Programs

What is a District Partnership Program?

Partnership Programs are developed in partnership with local post secondary institutions to provide specialized technical training not offered in secondary school

Gives student an opportunity to get a head start on their career while still in secondary school

Can be part of an Academic Graduation Program

Why enroll in a Partnership Program?

Earn dual credits (secondary school and college credits) Acquire skills that employers want Learn valuable skills not otherwise available in secondary

school programs Possibly start an apprenticeship while still in secondary school Have tuition covered by Surrey School District Jump start your career!

What Programs are offered …. and where?

Automotive Parts, Service and Light Warehousing

Kwantlen University College

Newton Trades Campus

Baking and Pastry Arts Vancouver Community College

Downtown Campus

Carpentry Guildford Park Secondary AND

Frank Hurt Secondary

Electrical and Industrial Electronics Princess Margaret

(BCIT satellite campus)

Hairdressing Surrey School District Hairdressing School

(92 Avenue & 140 Street)

What and where … continued

Horticulture Kwantlen University College

Langley Campus

Masonry Kwantlen University College

Newton Trades Campus

Millwright Kwantlen University College

Newton Trades Campus

Outdoor Power and Equipment Kwantlen University College

Langley Campus

Plumbing Panorama Ridge Secondary

Steel Fabrication Kwantlen Park Secondary

What and where … continued

SurreyTECH Princess Margaret Secondary

(Computer Science and Information Technology)

Welding Kwantlen University College

Newton Trades Campus

WoodLINKS

(Wood manufacturing) Fleetwood Park Secondary

And …. Advanced Placement Programs:

Applied Business Technology Kwantlen University College

Surrey Campus

Drafting / CADD Kwantlen University College

Newton Trades Campus

Students can obtain credit for secondary school studies toward completion of Citation credential in program

Students will have increased accessibility into the respective programs at Kwantlen University College

Flexibility to allow for changes in career goals

Prerequisites

Successful completion of Grade 10, with at least a “C” in English 10 and a Math 10

Physical ability to do the work required in program, if applicable

Over the age of 15 to participate in program Registered in a secondary school in Surrey Write assessment test, if applicable Discuss with Career Development Facilitator for

specifics of each program

How Students Apply?

Contact your school Career Development Facilitator for information about the program

Discuss the program with your family Arrange for a site visit/program tour through your Career

Development Facilitator Submit a COMPLETED application package through your

Career Development Facilitator Be sure to include a history of your marks, teacher and

community reference and a history of your attendance and punctuality

Enrolment is Limited. Be thorough in your Application. Marks, Attendance, Reference Letters etc. matter.

Automotive Parts, Service and Light Warehousing

This program prepares students for employment in the parts and service industry such as parts persons, service writers, warehouse persons and inventory clerks

Hands-on experience is the basis from which skills are developed

Baking and Pastry Arts

This program prepares students for employment in the baking industry Training includes a 3 week practicum and results in a VCC Baking and Pastry

Arts Certificate, opportunity to write the Level 1 Technical (apprentice) exam Bakers prepare doughs, batters and other ingredients and then produce items

such as bread, buns, cakes, pies, cookies and other baked goods They are employed in a variety of food establishments but the vast majority of

work takes place in retail settings such as supermarkets, specialty bakeries, restaurants and hotels

In some cases, Bakers are asked to produce special-order items such as decorated cakes or pastries while in other cases they work according to a regular production schedule, which they use to plan the type and quantity of goods to produce

Bakers are typically required to work early morning hours to have their goods available for sale during normal business hours. They often work with large mixers, ovens and other small-scale industrial equipment and must be able to work safely to avoid burns or other workplace injuries.

Carpentry

This program prepares students for employment in the construction industry as Carpenters

Carpenters construct, install, finish and repair wooden and metal structured residential and commercial buildings

Carpenters may also be involved in constructing large concrete, steel and timber structured bridges, dams, power stations and civil engineering projects

Carpenters may construct formwork, roofs and suspended ceiling floors

Carpenters may install metal or wood windows, sashes and doors Carpenters may construct prefabricated units, such as cottages and

houses Carpenters may install door handles, locks and hardware

Electrical and Industrial Electronics

This program prepares students for employment as electricians

Electricians install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment

Industrial Electricians may work as contractors or in maintenance departments of factories, plants, mines, shipyards, and other industrial establishment

Hairdressing

This program gives students the opportunity to complete two-thirds of the training required in order to become a certified hairdresser

Students will learn to cut, trim and style customers’ hair

Students also learn techniques for shampoo, colouring, perms and facial treatments

Horticulture:

This program prepares students for employment in the areas of landscape maintenance or production horticulture

An Individual Education Plan will be Developed for each student accepted into this Program

Masonry

This program prepares students for employment in the industry

Masons are highly skilled crafts persons who have opportunities to work in residential and commercial construction

This program also gives students opportunity of becoming Forklift Operator certified

Millwright

This program prepares students for employment in the industry

A millwright installs, maintains, dismantles and reassembles machinery for repairs or modification

Machinery worked on by a millwright is as diversified as the industry itself

Over the past few years the trade has become very high-tech but that doesn’t change that a millwright may be working on older equipment one day and state of the art equipment the next

Outdoor Power Equipment

This program prepares students for employment and gives them the fundamental technical skills and knowledge to begin work as an apprentice diagnostic and repair technician

Students gain competencies on a variety of equipment including chainsaws, lawn and garden equipment, snowmobiles, ATV;s, motorcycles, and golf carts

Plumbing

This program prepares students for employment in the plumbing industry as Plumbers

Plumbers install, alter and repair the systems that keep our water and waste disposal systems running, and that provide many of the basic amenities we rely on day-to-day

They read and interpret blueprints and project specifications Plumbers select the type and size of pipe required for a project and measure,

shape and join pipes according to the appropriate specifications They sometimes alter structures to accommodate the pipes Once pipes are in place, plumbers test for leaks. After installation, they

maintain pipes to prevent or repair leaks. Some Plumbers also braze and weld metal

Plumbers often work in the construction industry, laying new pipe for buildings or doing extensive renovations to large buildings

Residential Plumbers install and repair plumbing fixtures, such as bathtubs, showers, sinks, and toilets, and appliances such as dishwashers and water heaters

Plumbers use a variety of materials and construction techniques, including copper, steel and, (increasingly) plastic pipe

Steel Fabrication

This program prepares students for employment in the metal fabrication industry

Steel Fabricators deal with the selection, layout, shearing, cutting (with a torch), punching, drilling, forming, fitting and welding of steel plates and structural steel shapes into products for the forest, mining, construction, transportation and agricultural industries

Typical projects that involved steel fabricators includes bridges, buildings, hoppers, conveyors, towers, cranes, heavy mining equipment, logging equipment, ship parts and equipment

SurreyTech

This program offers students an opportunity to explore and study information technology in depth and from a technical standpoint

Students learn an object oriented programming language (either Java or C++), as well as Visual Basic or ActionScript, and a web based computer language such as JavaScript, PhP, or Perl

Students will create a Flash based video game, and design and develop either an interactive web site or an e-commerce site

Students are prepared for the Computer Science Advanced Placement exam

Welding

This program prepares students for employment in the forestry, mining, petro-chemical, transportation, and marine industries

Students will be provided with the skills and knowledge to become competent welders (Welder “C”) upon successful completion of all courses

Students will develop the necessary habits concerning safety and the proper use of time and materials necessary as competent welders in today’s market

WoodLINKS

This program is an industry education partnership

The program focuses on the entire scope of the wood products manufacturing industry

Students learn and apply skills from concept design through manufacturing and market analysis

Applied Business Technology

This is an Advanced Placement Program Students can earn credit towards Citation credential based on

Business Education courses completed during Grades 11 and 12

Applied Business Technology provides students with workplace skills of a practical nature

Students who have successfully completed some or all of the following Business Education courses may apply to write the Kwantlen comprehensive examination:

Accounting 11 Accounting 12Business Computer Applications 11Data Management 12Business Information Management 12

Drafting / CADD Technologies

This is an Advanced Placement Program Earn credit towards a Citation in

Drafting/CADD based on courses completed during Grades 11 and 12

Successful students have the opportunity of having a smooth transition into post-secondary studies leading to a career in Drafting/CADD, Architecture or Engineering

Costs

Tuition fees for all programs are paid for by School District #36 (Surrey)

Students are responsible for the following costs:Post-secondary Admission/Student FeeTextbooks and Workbooks, if applicableSafety gear and/or equipment, if applicableCalculator, if applicableCSA Workboots (Steel toed), if applicableTools, if applicableCourse fee, if applicableProject/ Kit or supply fee, if applicable

Students should check with their Career Development Facilitator for specific program costs

Secondary School Apprenticeship

Trade and Technical careers are an excellent alternative to college and university ~ careers are available in everything from:

Aircraft Maintenance TechnicianBricklayer

Carpenter……

to:Tilesetter

WelderYacht Builder

What is Secondary School Apprenticeship?

Secondary School Apprenticeship (SSA) is a program that provides students over the age of 15 years with the opportunity to begin an apprenticeship while still in secondary school

Students can earn secondary school credits for each 120 hours of paid employment (480 total) ~ 16 credits

SSA involves part-time work within a trade – something many secondary students are already doing

Earn while you learn…….

Earn while you learn?

You heard it right! Secondary School Apprentices get paid while they

are learning valuable skills and gaining secondary school credit (wages vary depending on trade and employer)

Upon completion of secondary school, apprenticeship wages increase along with your skill level

Successful completion of your apprenticeship will qualify you for journeyperson wages

Skills Shortages = Opportunity

The time for serious exploration of trade and technical careers is now ~ shortages of technically skills workers are looming and SSA can give students a big head start on their career

By 2010 there will be more potential retirees than new job entrants

What’s in it for students?

Earn money while learning valuable skills Get a head start on your career ~ SSA students can

be a journeyperson by the time they are 21 Students can earn 16 credits toward their secondary

school graduation Students gain valuable work experience Students gain skills valued by employers Students may be eligible for a $1,000.00 scholarship

Requirements

Students should have an interest in the trade area and level of maturity suitable for employment

Students are responsible for finding an employer who will hire them and commit to their training

Students obtain registration forms from their Career Development Facilitator and complete the form with their employer

Completed forms are returned to your Career Development Facilitator

Check out the Industry Training Authority website: www.itabc.ca

Benefits

SSA students can get academic credit for their work towards secondary school graduation and work experience credit toward completion of their apprenticeship

Students in the program get a head start on your career – students could be up to two years ahead of peers in a career in the trades!

BONUS$$

SSA students may qualify for a $1,000.00 scholarship if they:– Complete at least 480 hours of paid work

experience in their chosen trade– Graduate with a C+ average in Grade 12

numbered courses– Are still pursuing their apprenticeship six months

after graduation (still working in their trade)

How to get involved:

Research the trade areas that are of interest Talk with your family about your interests Contact the Career Development Facilitator

at your school

“Hidden Apprentices”

Students already working in a part-time job in an apprenticeable area, may be a “hidden apprentice”

Review the trade profiles at www.itabc.ca OR talk to the school’s Career Development Facilitator to find out if you are working in an apprenticeable area

Prepared for School District #36 (Surrey) by:

Gregory Hopps & Shirley McBain