1. News Ways To Graduate February, 2014 Planning 10 Paul Britton Career Programs Coordinator

2. Career Transition Programs Are you interested in the School District covering your Tuition to Trades or Technology Programs??? $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

3. Cost of Post Secondary Education in the Trade & Technology Programs Typical Tuition Costs for most Programs range from $4000.00 to $6000.00

4. New Ways To Graduate FACT: 80% of students do not attend University 80% of students do not attend University 70% of careers require Post-Secondary Education or Training 70% of careers require Post-Secondary Education or Training Students can access Post Secondary programs while still in High School Students can access Post Secondary programs while still in High School

5. WHO CAN APPLY ? Any Secondary Student in Grades 11 & 12 Any Secondary Student in Grades 11 & 12 Students will attend the school where the program is offered for the period covered by the course Students will attend the school where the program is offered for the period covered by the course Students will use these credits to assist in Graduation – known as “ Dual Credits” Students will use these credits to assist in Graduation – known as “ Dual Credits”

6. Dual Credits Students who meet the Post Secondary institution 70% pass standards will receive credits towards both ‘High School Graduation’ and will receive a Post Secondary Transcript with either partial or full credit towards a PSI Certificate Students who meet the Post Secondary institution 70% pass standards will receive credits towards both ‘High School Graduation’ and will receive a Post Secondary Transcript with either partial or full credit towards a PSI Certificate

7. Types of Industry Training Authority Programs (Apprenticeships) ACE-IT ( Accelerated Credit Enrolment) ACE-IT ( Accelerated Credit Enrolment) –Students earn credits towards Graduation and completion of an ITA Program –This will involve typically completing Level 1 theory and a Work Experience component –Students are registered as “Trainees” with the Industry Training Authority ( ITA)

8. Types of Industry Training Authority Programs (Apprenticeships) cont. Secondary School Apprenticeship (SSA) Secondary School Apprenticeship (SSA) –Designed for High School Students over the age of 15, who have or are ready to look for a job (full or part-time) in a trade –Students may earn up to 16 Graduation credits for the Paid work as well as credit towards the completion of the On-The-Job training component of the ITA program. –Students may qualify for the $1000.00 scholarship

9. Apprenticeable Occupations Aircraft Maintenance Technician Aircraft Maintenance Technician Aircraft Maintenance Technician Aircraft Maintenance Technician Aircraft Structural Technician Aircraft Structural Technician Aircraft Structural Technician Aircraft Structural Technician Appliance Service Technician Appliance Service Technician Appliance Service Technician Appliance Service Technician Baker Baker Baker Bricklayer (Mason) Bricklayer (Mason) Bricklayer (Mason) Bricklayer (Mason) Cabinet Maker Cabinet Maker Dairy Production Technician Dairy Production Technician Dairy Production Technician Dairy Production Technician Diesel Engine Mechanic Diesel Engine Mechanic Diesel Engine Mechanic Diesel Engine Mechanic Graphic Arts - Stripper and Assembler Graphic Arts - Stripper and Assembler Graphic Arts - Stripper and Assembler Graphic Arts - Stripper and Assembler Hairstylist (Cosmetologist) Hairstylist (Cosmetologist) Hairstylist (Cosmetologist) Hairstylist (Cosmetologist) Hardwood Floorlayer Hardwood Floorlayer Hardwood Floorlayer Hardwood Floorlayer Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (Mechanic) Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (Mechanic)Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (Mechanic)Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (Mechanic) Industrial Electrician Industrial Electrician Industrial Electrician Industrial Electrician Ironworker Generalist (Ironworker) Ironworker Generalist (Ironworker) Ironworker Generalist (Ironworker) Ironworker Generalist (Ironworker) Landscape Horticulturist Landscape HorticulturistLandscape HorticulturistLandscape Horticulturist Motion Picture & Theater - 1st Assistant Make-up Artist Motion Picture & Theater - 1st Assistant Make-up Artist Motion Picture & Theater - 1st Assistant Make-up Artist Motion Picture & Theater - 1st Assistant Make-up Artist Motion Picture & Theatre - Costumer (Film) Motion Picture & Theatre - Costumer (Film) Motion Picture & Theatre - Costumer (Film) Motion Picture & Theatre - Costumer (Film) Painter and Decorator Painter and Decorator Painter and Decorator Painter and Decorator Partsperson (Automotive Partsperson) Partsperson (Automotive Partsperson)Partsperson (Automotive Partsperson)Partsperson (Automotive Partsperson)

10. Programs offered by School District 83 Cabinetmaking/Joinery Cabinetmaking/Joinery –Pleasant Valley Secondary School, Armstrong Residential House Construction--PVSS Residential House Construction--PVSS Chef Training-– A.L. Fortune Chef Training-– A.L. Fortune Auto Collision Auto Collision –A.L. Fortune, Enderby Automotive Service Technician Automotive Service Technician Motorcycle/Power Technician Motorcycle/Power Technician –Salmon Arm Secondary School Hair Design Hair Design –Pleasant Valley Secondary School, Armstrong

11. Programs offered by School District 83 The School District has secured seats for High School Students at both Okanagan College and Thompson Rivers University in the following programs: The School District has secured seats for High School Students at both Okanagan College and Thompson Rivers University in the following programs: Automotive Service Automotive Service Automotive Collision Automotive Collision Culinary Arts Culinary Arts Electrical Electrical Heavy Duty Mechanics Heavy Duty Mechanics Plumbing Plumbing Recreation Vehicle Recreation Vehicle Sheet Metal Sheet Metal Welding Level “C” Welding Level “C”

12. MORE PROGRAMS Available to Students On-line Golf Course Management Golf Course Management –Selkirk College, Castlegar Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Education –Northern Lights College, Kitimat Office Administration /Legal Secretary Office Administration /Legal Secretary Okanagan College, Salmon Arm or Vernon Okanagan College, Salmon Arm or Vernon Accounting Certificate Education Accounting Certificate Education Most First Year University Courses Most First Year University Courses

14. For More Information Please contact : Paul Britton, Career Programs Coordinator Pleasant Valley Secondary School (250) 546-3114 ext 206 or Mark Marino, District Career Coordinator (250) 832-3080