WEX

School District Work Experience

WORK EXPERIENCE 12

See your counsellor before enrolling in Work Experience 12.

This course will allow students to:
1. Explore a career of interest
2. Gain “on the job” experience
3. Network with professionals
4. Gain job readiness skills
5. Cover several components of Grad Transitions 12 to include :

• 80 hours work experience
• Resume writing
• Interview skills

The course consists of:

• 30 hours of employment skills
• 90 to 100 hours of work experience

Work experience job placement possibilities include:

• ART - Graphic artist, Mural painter, Animator, Brochure/poster designer, Community/city art work
• BUSINESS (General & Applied) - Accounting, clerical, Marketing, Event planning, Banking
• CARPENTRY and JOINERY - Construction worker, Cabinet maker
• CHILDREN SERVICES - Daycare, Pre-school, School teacher
• CULINARY ARTS - Cook
• DRAFTING - Draftsman, Architect, Engineering firms
• ENGINEERING FITNESS & RECREATION - Fitness Trainer, Recreation Worker
• HEALTH SCIENCE - Nurse, Veterinarian, Dental assistant, Lab technician
• JOURNALISM - Local newspaper writer
• LAW - Police officer, Lawyer, Politician
• MECHANICS (and COMPUTER SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN) - Mechanic, Auto body worker
• MEDIA ARTS - Website designer, Animator
• MUSIC
• SCIENCE (General & Applied) - Dental office, Pharmacist, Physio-therapist, Vancouver Aquarium
• TEACHING - Elementary school teacher
• THEATRE - Local Theatre Company, Small television companies
• TOURISM - Hotel management, Marketing, Tour Companies, Restaurants