Objectives of the Grant

1. 1. Create New Relationships with Employers:

      • Establish partnerships with employers in key focus areas:
        1. Daycare
        2. Medical (hospitals, pharmacy, veterinarians)
        3. Technology
        4. Climate Change
        5. Agri Tech
        6. HVAC
        7. Engineering
           
           

   2. Support all Students from age of 15 including priority learners (students with diverse leaning) and indigenous students:

      • Tailor work experience opportunities to meet the needs of these student groups.
        

   3. Implement MyWEX Database:

      • Input all relevant information into the MyWEX database.

• Provide educational sessions for Work Experience teachers, administrators, and counsellors to facilitate the use of MyWEX.

SD46 is asking for  your help in suggesting businesses on the coast or off the coast as the placement can be virtual that would support students learning and skill development.

The database is Canadian and the information will be used by the Work Experience teacher during the intake interview to share the opportunities in the career area the students has identified or wanting to explore.

There are students that want to learn job ready skills in a supportive environment as well and these placements are also needed.

If you have a business that would like to participate please send the following information to cgordon@sd46.bc.ca

Business Name:

Hours of operation: Day and Time

Contact persons first and last name and job position (owner/manager):

Cell phone number:

Phone number:             

Email:                   

Mailing address: (physical address)

Website:

WorksafeBC #

A brief description of 2-3 tasks students will complete on the job site.

Plus please let me know if there are any pre-requisites like steel toed boots, WHIMIS certification, First Aid certifications, criminal record check

What will come next?

The information will be put into the data base and once there is a match with a student you will receive a call from a teacher just to confirm that you are still interested and the timing is good for the business.

The students really benefit by the local business allowing them to experience the environment and day to day tasks before they continue into a job and or post-secondary school.

I look forward to hearing from you and if you have any questions please email or call me.

Warm Regards,

Cathy Gordon
Work Experience Enhancement Lead
Sunshine Coast School District 46

Address: 494 South Fletcher, PO Box 220, Gibsons, BC V0N 1V0

Cell: (604) 989-7929 | Email: cgordon@sd46.bc.ca

Web: https://career-programs.sd46.bc.ca/ | Social: @SD46SC – FB / IG / YouTube

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