Career Programs Department  

The goal of the Career Programs department is to provide students with experiences in the workplace that are related to their career goals. 

The 80-hour work experience course will satisfy the "career-life exploration" requirement of the new Career Life Connections course which all students must complete in order to graduate high school.

80-Hour Work Experience

Those wishing to explore their career options in more depth and gain four Grade 12 elective credits may enroll in the 80 hour career preparation program that offers students the opportunity to experience two or three placements with different employers. In addition to gaining four credits, students can choose to have a study block in Grade 12. This is optional.

Students will chose one focus area within the 80 hour program (Please note the course code for course selection):
Work Experience 12A Business     MWEX-2AXAY
Work Experience 12A Fine Arts     MWEX-2AXBY
Work Experience 12A Fitness        MWEX-2AXCY
Work Experience 12A Health         MWEX-2AXDY
Work Experience 12A Lib Arts       MWEX-2AXEY
Work Experience 12 A Science      MWEX-2AXFY
Work Experience 12A Tourism       MWEX-2AXGY 
Work Experience 12A Trades         MWEX-2AXHY

Youth Train in Trades / Industry Certification / Industry Connect

These industry training programs are exciting programs that are open to Grade 10. 11, and 12 students. They enable students to begin post-secondary technical training before graduation from Burnaby North. 

Please see our District Website for more info and an application package:
http://sd41.bc.ca/programs/career/ace-it.htm

Film and Broadcasting Industry Connect Program 

This is the first Industry Connect program to be offered at Burnaby North. Students from around the Lower Mainland are studying Film and Broadcasting under the watchful eye of film industry veteran and long-time North teacher Phil Byrne. In addition to earning 20 credits, students will complete valuable work experience with a film or broadcasting employer here in the Lower Mainland. Successful students will be well placed to enter one of the post-secondary film and broadcasting programs offered locally. As an added bonus, students who successfully complete the program will received the $1250 District Dogwood scholarship. They just need to submit the application!

Music Production & Technology Industry Connect Program

This popular program is our second Industry Connect offered at Burnaby North. Students learn the skills associated with music production. This course is taught by Mr. Ault. As an added bonus, students who successfully complete the program will received the $1250 District Dogwood scholarship. They just need to submit the application!

Youth Work in Trades (Apprenticeships)

Our department also assists students who wish to pursue a Youth Work in Trades program. Students may begin apprenticeship training in Grade 10 and work towards attaining 16 credits by the time they complete Grade 12. Those who achieve a C+ average while on the program are eligible for a $1000 cash award if they remain employed and continue training for five months following graduation.

Is your son or daughter a “hidden apprentice”? Some students have summer jobs with family or friends that may make them eligible for Youth Work in Trades credits. Your son or daughter may have not intention of continuing with apprenticeship training after high school, however this does not prevent them receiving up to 16 Grade 11 and 12 credits. These credits can be earned in addition to a student’s regular timetable of credit courses. Please call a Career Programs advisor to see if your son or daughter may qualify for this program - 604-296-6875 Ext 5.