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Admission Requirements for General Studies TRU: English 12 (minimum of 73%) UNBC: English 12 plus 3 approved grade 12 academic courses, a fifth grade 12 course. (Minimum of 65%) UFV: English 12 KPU: English 12 (B), Math 11 (no A&W) UBC: English 12 plus 3 approved academic grade 12 courses, language 11, math 11 (no A&W), science 11, social studies 11 and english 11 SFU: English 12 plus 3 approved grade 12 academic courses, language 11, science 11 and English 11 Langara College: High school graduation Douglas College: English (C) 12 or Communication (B) 12

SD#42 Partnership Trade Programs

\ Free tuition for College/University for the 1st year Early Admission to Post-Secondary Hands on Learning Supervised Work Experience Employment Opportunities Focus on a Career Path Secondary Apprenticeship Opportunities and Scholarships

PlumbingAutomotive Metal FabricationCarpentry Culinary ArtsMasonry Electrical Hairdressing Horticulture

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SECONDARY SCHOOL APPRENTICESHIPS (SSA) Designed for students years old who are interested in skilled trades training. Students earn up to 16 graduation credits (4 senior level courses) and a $1,000 scholarship upon successful completion of the program. SSA is a partnership with SD42, an employer, and the Industrial Training Authority. The goal of the SSA program is to give students a head start into apprenticeships that prepares them for a career in the trades. To see if you qualify contact or visit the website at

Work Experience 12A & 12B Course These are elective courses that Grade 11 & 12 students may take. Once enrolled, Work Experience shows up on your timetable but there is no assigned block. A majority of the work for this course is to complete 90 hours of volunteer or work experience plus some paperwork to support these hours. Reasons for taking this course: Extra credits to graduate, raise your grade point average, additional certificate in a Focus Area and if you have a heavy academic workload or demanding schedule a potential for work experience to be placed in your timetable. (permission must be given from Mr. Rowell and Mr. Levesque.)

In order to complete the requirements Work Experience 12 Students must: Complete a work safety assignment (prior to placement) Complete 90 hours of work experience (paid or volunteer) Submit an employer’s evaluation form(s) Submit a self-evaluation form(s) Submit a typed personal resume and cover letter Submit a work experience summary Submit a thank you letter for volunteer work Reflection

Why Volunteer? ScholarshipsSpread positive energy and hope Looks great on a ResumeEstablish connections & references Gain job experienceGTP 30 hours of volunteer or paid work Gain new skills Personal Growth Some post-secondary programs require volunteer work for admissions