The Web sites listed here can help you find the information you need to build tomorrow today. You can use its links to BC's public and private post-secondary educational institutions to locate the career program you want after school. Other links take you to career planning materials available on-line, and information about trades training. A good starting point for students heading into their final years of secondary school is our information on graduation . You'll find information about the graduation program, links to curriculum for Grades 11 and 12 courses, and the Guidebook for Graduates, which gives Grade 12 students an overview of the year ahead.
Students can get a start on trades training in secondary school.
The Secondary School Apprenticeship program allows students to complete up to one year of trades training while also earning credits toward a Dogwood Diploma. For more information about this and other career preparation programs offering a combination of courses and related work experience, see our information on Career Programs in Secondary Schools . Another source of information about apprenticeships is the Industry Training and Apprenticeship Commission where you can discover how to earn while you learn. You'll get information about trade career options, how to get started, education choices, and which trades offer the best pay. For basic information on career planning, post-secondary education and training, and strategies for gaining work experience, visit our Career Planning area.