District Career Programs

Technology Programs

• Palo Alto Cybersecurity: (February OF Grade 11 to January of Grade 12 (no classes in July or August). Four Palo Alto courses – Fundamentals of Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cloud Security and Security Operations .

University Transition Programs - At Abbotsford Airport

• Aviation Ground School: (approximately 10 weeks, 2-3 nights per week, September or January start, done in Gr 11 or Gr 12, done at Chinook Helicopters at Abbotsford Airport)

Trades Programs - At UFV Chilliwack:

• Architectural Drafting: (September to June, OF Grade 12, at UFV Chilliwack)

• Electrician: (beginning of August-end of January, OF Grade 12, full days at UFV Chilliwack)

• Automotive Service Technician: (September-May, OF Grade 12, full days at UFV Chilliwack)

• Welder: (September – May of Grade 12)

At Abby Sr:

• Hairstylist**: 2nd semester of Gr 11 and 1st semester of Grade 12 OR 2nd semester of Gr 12 and 1st semester post-grad, full days.

• Professional Cook**: Daytime for 1 school year; start in September or February of Grade 11 or Grade 12 (no classes in July or August)

• Carpentry**: 1st Semester of Gr 12 OR 1st semester post-grad; full days. At Abbotsford Senior Secondary.

At Yale Secondary:

• Heavy Equipment Operator: February – May of Grade 12 (includes classroom time & work in pit)

The Early Childhood Education: (ECE) pathway program gives 12 credits toward the ECE Certificate. Sept - April OF Grade 12 - Two evenings per week (5pm-8pm). Currently at UFV Abbotsford & Yale Secondary.

At Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) - Langley

• Landscape Horticulture: (Feb - April of Grade 12)