Career decisions have a profound impact on our lives. Youth are challenged to develop career plans in an increasingly competitive job market. Prepare for the future by participating in the many Career Planning Events available at Kennebecasis Valley High School.
Listing of Student Career Planning Events and Courses:
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Choices
Choices is an easy to use, comprehensive career exploration program. Grade 10 and 11 students complete an interest inventory and are given the opportunity to obtain additional information about specific occupations. Choices helps students match interests to clusters of occupations and identifies training programs / institutions. |
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Take Our Kids to Work
This program provides grade nine students with an appreciation of the world or work through a one day placement with a parent, relative or volunteer host. Students prepare for their workplace visit by addressing employability skills in the classroom prior to "Take Our Kids to Work" day. Parents can assist by ensuring their sons / daughters find an appropriate placement. |
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Portfolios
Portfolios are currently being termed "the resume of the future". A portfolio is a personalized career planning journal which organizes resumes, letters of reference, special skills, work experience, accomplishments and interests. All students in grades 9, 10 and 11 receive a "Linking to the Future" Portfolio. Students may be asked to present portfolios at university, college or job interviews. |
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Classroom Presentations about Post Secondary Planning
Guidance Counselors visit grade twelve classrooms to encourage students to develop a comprehensive career plan. Post secondary procedures - the application process, scholarships, and deadlines - are discussed. Students considering employment directly following high school are encouraged to develop a resume, practice interview skills and devise a job hunting plan. |
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Post Secondary Expo Day
In early November, representatives from over 55 post secondary institutions assembled to respond to students questions regarding programs, admission requirements and scholarship procedures. |
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Organized Tours
The guidance department organizes tours of post secondary institutions (NBCC, UNB, UNBSJ and St, Thomas) through out the school year. Students are also encouraged to visit other campuses independently as post secondary studies require a major financial commitment. |
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Job Fest
Job Fest is a partnership project with Irving Pulp and Paper aimed at providing students with job preparation skills. Students attend a resume writing workshop with professionals from industry and apply for mock jobs. Selected candidates then participate in a one day seminar, are interviewed and evaluated on interview skills. |
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Youth Apprenticeship Training
The Youth Apprenticeship Program (YAP) is a partnership with school district 6 & 8 and approximately 60 businesses in the greater Saint John and surrounding area. Grade 10 and 11 students apply for a variety of career positions. This project provides students with valuable summer employment and allows students to explore career fields of interest. |
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Co-operative Education
Co-operative Education is a two credit course for grade 12 students. Students apply for a co-op placement in a specific field and are then interviewed. Selected students attend theory classes and participate in work placements in the community. The purpose of this program is to provide students with opportunities to gain valuable work experience prior to graduation. |
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Entrepreneurship
The Entrepreneurship 110 course is designed to help students in grade 11 and 12 learn about the skills, abilities, and personal characteristics that are needed to become successful entrepreneurs, as well as develop their individual aptitudes, attitudes and interests. Students practice techniques involved in assessing opportunities, generating ideas, evaluating ideas and preparing business plans. |
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