They pool the information they collect and reflect on essential skills and knowledge across a wide variety of occupations. Using what is learned in a variety of workplace environments, participants develop relevant classroom activities. These activities reside in a searchable electronic database and are supportive of British Columbia curriculum. Ironically, although most post secondary institutions value the skills taught in Applied Academics, the course is not fully endorsed by the universities. They state that it is too early to assess the rigours of these fledgling courses.
Colleges take a softer position.
Most colleges do not yet accept TPC 12 for direct entry. Technical programs in colleges such as BCIT have even gone so far as to identify the four applied academic courses as preferred courses. Nevertheless, many students are reluctant to take Applied Academics courses for fear that it will reduce their options. For this very reason, school counselors have been slow to recommend the course. Career Programs are structured to focus on a career or a career area and combine related course work with a work experience component.