Career Exploration Program

CEP

This three-year secondary school program allows students to earn a Nova Scotia High School Diploma while also acquiring occupational skills in small class settings and on-the-job training. The mandatory work placement component, completed in grades 11 and 12, provides co-op credits towards graduation. Students must participate in all aspects of the program, both classroom and the co-op work placement, in order to remain in good standing within the program


Entry into CEP is through an application and interview process. Students can see Chef Casavechia or one of the school counsellors to get an application. Applications are available on our school website HERH.ccrce.ca in the “Our School” menu and are also available below.

CEP-Application.pdf

CEP Application

Students must complete the application. Once complete, please return to Chef Casavechia (Room 231) or one of our school counsellors.

Grade 12

Students enrolled in Food Services courses will experience a wide range of learning opportunities related to the food preparation industry. These courses help students develop some of the skills and knowledge necessary to participate in the food service industry.  In Dining Guest Service courses, students will focus on the aspects of front of house service such as set- up, safety, customer relations, menu design, venue management, marketing and business opportunities for serving.


Please Note:  The CEP curriculum is ideal for students who benefit from hands-on learning and who may wish to take a trade in college, or apprentice after graduating.   Students wishing to attend university will require academic English at the grade 12 level.  If a student is interested in taking math and/or sciences at the university level, they may require academic math.  Please refer to individual universities’ websites for program requirements.