Career education

Grade 11 students are permitted to take these classes IF space permits.  Priority will be given to Grade 12 students

As with Career Life Education, this course is divided into the themes of self-awareness, building career skills, career knowledge and awareness, and career and life planning with the aim to extend that learning into the experiential realm. Students in CLC 12 build on earlier learning in the four themes of career education as they complete 30 career experience hours and Capstone project. The presentation of the capstone project is a culminating experience of this program and an opportunity to show the learning journey with friends, family, community, postsecondary and career mentors. The capstone project becomes a bridge connecting the public school experience with postsecondary ambitions.

Enhancement Fee - $35

*Does not meet Applied Skills requirements

This career-based program is designed for students interested in exploring culinary arts and issues such as food sustainability, nutrition, food science, management and impact on society. Students investigate strategies and problem solving through personal design and choice, with regards to the culinary industry, to fulfill the capstone component for graduation requirements of the Career Life Connections course. Through a culinary perspective, students experience hands-on experiential learning while integrating the following aspects of the career life experience: personal interests, volunteering, servicing learning, employment, and community connections. This program is ideal for students who want to develop a portfolio for pursuing university studies inculinary arts, food sustainability, food science, restaurant management or other college diploma programs. Careers may include the following: Nutritionist, Chef, Baker, Pastry Artist, Restaurant Manager/Owner, Hospitality Manager, or Food Science Technician.

**The course is not cooking intensive. The focus is on developing career connections in the food industry**

Enhancement Fee: $50

* Does not meet Applied Skills requirements

This career-based program is designed for students interested in exploring various occupational paths in industry. As with all CLC courses, it is divided into themes of self-awareness, building career skills, career knowledge and awareness, and career and life planning with the aim to extend that learning into the experiential realm. The course will be facilitated by both the woodwork and metalwork instructors. In the woodworking field, some career options may include cabinet making, custom furniture maker, CNC machinist, technology education teacher, and varying positions within the wood product manufacturing industry. In the metalwork field, some career options may include welder, millwright, heavy duty mechanic, pipe fitter, and CNC machinist.

The expectation is that students will explore one or two career paths in these areas to fulfill the capstone component for graduation requirements of the Career Life Connections course. Students will be required to present their learning journey that summarizes the design and construction of a project. Students will experience both hands-on learning in the classroom, field trips to places that involve the wood and metal industry, and workshops from professionals already in different aspects of these industries.

Enhancement Fee: $25

*Does not meet Applied Skills requirements

This career-based program is designed for students interested in exploring visual arts and related careers in arts and culture industries. Students investigate strategies through personal art making in the studio to fulfill the capstone component for graduation requirements of the Career Life Connections Course. Through a visual arts perspective, students experience hands-on experiential learning integrating that may include aspects of the following career life experience: personal interests, volunteering, service learning, employment, community connections.

This program is ideal for students who want to develop a portfolio for pursuing university studies in a Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) or college diploma programs. Career paths may include the following: gallery administration and management, art education, art conservation and restoration, museum programming, municipal arts programming, architecture, graphic design and interior decorating.

Enhancement Fee: $50

*Does not meet Applied Skills requirements

This semester long course seeks to explore the four pillars of Careel Life Education - themes of self-awareness, building career skills, career knowledge and awareness, and career and life planning - as they relate to Photographic Industries.

Through a photographic arts perspective, students experience hands-on experiential learning integrating that may include aspects of the following career life experience: personal interests, volunteering, service learning, employment, community connections. The teacher role will be to facilitate student learning, student engagement and networking with local professionals. Students learn how engaging in networks and reciprocal relationships broadens career-life awareness, and opportunities, how career-life decisions influence and are influenced by internal and external factors.

This program is ideal for students who want to develop a portfolio for pursuing university studies in a Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) or college diploma programs, Graphic Arts and Marketing. Specifically, career paths may include the following: Portrait/Wedding Photographer, Commercial Photographer, Scientific Photographer, Freelance Photographer, Photojournalist.

*Does not meet Applied Skills requirements

This career-based program is designed for students interested in exploring Theatre Arts and related careers in arts and culture industries. Students investigate strategies through all aspects of theatre (acting, tech-sound, light, crew, stage management, producing) and will connect these aspects to career possibilities and the 9 Essential Skills. Students create their capstones based on theatre, film or other passions.

Enhancement Fee: $ 50

*Does not meet Applied Skills requirements

This career-based program is designed for students interested in exploring career paths in PHE and PHE will serve as a lens through which students can discuss career related topics such as transferable skills, soft skills, technology, changing workplace, and entrepreneurship. Students will participate in inquiry-based activities focused through a PHE lens to provide experiential learning opportunities to enhance their skills and understanding in this area. Students will examine the themes of self-awareness and wellness as they explore their strengths and interests, interact with individuals to explore career life interests, explore future opportunities and work toward fulfilling graduation requirements with the creation of a capstone project to complete Career Life Connections 12.

This program is ideal for students who are interested and motivated to explore options for PHE and career paths in areas such as sport event management, sport administration, coaching, training, and physical health related careers.

Students can expect to participate in physical activity opportunities as well as explore their own personal interests through service work and community connections both in and out of the classroom with guest speakers for career talks in areas of expertise and visits to various facilities throughout the community. This program allows students the opportunity to understand the importance of lifelong learning and active citizenship in fostering career-life opportunities for people and communities while engaging students in networks and reciprocal relationships that can guide and broaden career-life awareness and options for their future.