Work Experience Program
The Work Experience (WEX) Program in the BC Ministry of Education curriculum provides students with supervised, practical learning experiences in real-world workplaces. It is designed to help students explore career options, develop employability skills, and connect classroom learning to workplace applications. The program is typically offered to students in Grades 10-12, with a minimum of 90 hours of work experience required to earn course credit. WEX is aligned with individualized career and education plans, emphasizing safety, personal responsibility, and skill development while fostering connections between students, schools, and the local community.
Work Experience in SD8 Kootenay Lake is offered through the secondary school programs where available. Please contact your local school principal or counsellor for more information.
BC MOECC Work Experience Curriculum
Work Experience Community Coordinator
The Work Experience Community Coordinator is a temporary contract position designed to bridge community employers with the school district and to expand opportunities for students in SD8 Kootenay Lake. Areas of work experience are targeted to labour market needs and include the following:
- trades training
- healthcare
- technology
The WEX Community Coordinator is responsible for developing partnerships with community employers, ensuring that students with diverse abilities and other priority populations have access to safe, culturally supportive worksites and training. The position includes database development, community partner engagement, development of work experience resources, and promotion of work experience opportunities. This position is funded through a MOECC WEX Enhancement Grant and reports to the District Principal, Innovative Learning.
Applications are being accepted until January 31, 2025.
For more information, contact innovativelearning@sd8.bc.ca
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