School District No.36 Surrey

1. School District No.36 (Surrey) District Programs Secondary School Apprenticeship Co-ops

2. What is a District Partnership Program? Partnership Programs are developed in with local post secondary institutions to provide specialized technical training not offered in secondary school Gives student a head start on their career while still in high school Tuition is covered by the Surrey School District Can be part of an Academic Graduation Program

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

4. What programs are offered? Automotive Service Tech Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary Baking and Pastry Arts Vancouver Community College Downtown Campus Carpentry Guildford Park Secondary Culinary Arts Tamanawis Secondary AND VCC Downtown Campus CTC Drafting / CADD Kwantlen University College Cloverdale Trades Campus

5. Programs Continued � Education & Community Kwantlen University College Health Specialties (Cloverdale Trades Campus) Electrical Princess Margaret Secondary (BCIT) Hairdressing SD 36 Hairdressing Campus Horticulture Kwantlen University College (Langley Campus) Joinery Fleetwood Park Secondary Masonry Kwantlen University College (Cloverdale Trades Campus)

6. Programs Continued � Millwright Kwantlen University College Cloverdale Trades Campus Parts and Warehousing Kwantlen University College Cloverdale Trades Campus Plumbing Panorama Ridge Secondary Steel Fabrication BCIT Burnaby Campus Welding Kwantlen University College Cloverdale Trades Campus

7. Prerequisites Successful completion of Grade 10, with at least a �C� in English 10 and a Math 10 Some programs need Principals/Applications, some accept Essentials Physical ability to do the work required in program Over the age of 15 to participate in program Registered in a secondary school in Surrey Write math assessment test, if applicable

8. How Students Apply? Come to see Mrs. Allard in the Career Centre A114 District Program Tour: April 2009 Applications due April 2009: listen to announcements

9. 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 Fee Textbooks and Workbooks, if applicable Safety gear and/or equipment, if applicable Calculator, if applicable CSA Workboots (Steel toed), if applicable Tools, if applicable Course fee, if applicable Project/ Kit or supply fee, if applicable

10. 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 � a job where you build, fix or create something with your hands Earn while you learn��.

11. 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 two $1,000.00 scholarships

12. 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

13. BONU$$$ SSA students may qualify for TWO $1,000 scholarships if they: Complete at least 480 hours of paid work experience in their chosen trade by the end of grade 12 Graduate with a C+ average in Grade 12 numbered courses Are still working in the same trade five months after graduation OR complete 1100 hours of work in their trade (whichever comes first)

14. Survey Put up your hand if you worked this summer and/or are working right now

15. CO-OPs What is a CO-OP? One teacher for all courses in one semester Stay with the same friends for the whole semester Courses are usually in a specific focus area Science, Humanities, Trades etc. CO-OPs also include 3 weeks or more of work experience You get to leave school for 3 weeks straight and see what life is like in the working world!

16. CO-OPS What are the advantages of taking a CO-OP? You can apply with your friends and have the same schedule for the whole semester You can try out at least 2 different careers to see if that�s �really what you want to do for the rest of your life� You can make great contacts in the working world that will help you with post-secondary applications and with employment

17. CO-OP�S: What other advantages are there? You can earn more credits than normal in one semester � this might let you grad early You can still take X block classes like Theatre Company Labs are better: you can take longer and learn more because you don�t have to clean up after just one block Field trips are easier: no missed work to catch up on One teacher = one set of expectations for marking, behaviour etc. You won�t have a bunch of tests / projects due at the same time You can get class time to help you with some grad transitions paperwork

18. CO-OPS What are some of the drawbacks? Not for everyone One teacher for everything See the same people every day Suitable for work experience? Usually have to interview to get in

19. CO-OPS: Do you want them at KP? Socials CO-OP: Socials 11 Work Experience 12A Work Experience 12B Transitions 12 Total of 16 credits (same as normal) Science: Biology 11 Physics 11 Work Experience 12A Work Experience 12B Transitions 12 Total of 20 credits (4 more than normal) Humanities CO-OP: Socials 11 English 11 Work Experience 12A Work Experience 12B Transitions 12 Total of 20 Credits (4 more than normal) Outdoor Recreation: PE 11 Outdoor Recreation 11 Biology 11 Work Experience 12A Work Experience 12B Transitions 12 Total of 20 Credits (4 more than normal)

20. Design your own CO-OP: We need to know what courses you�re interested in taking in a CO-OP. Please fill out the sheet according to the instructions.

21. Thank-you ? Mr. Minckler Mrs. Allard