Career and Applied Programs
Career Development in BC Schools
- Accelerated Credit Enrolment in Industry Training
A Career Program that allows secondary students to earn credits toward both secondary school graduation and Level 1 or higher trades certification. - Career Technical Centres
A Career Program that allows secondary students to simultaneously earn their secondary school diploma and first year post-secondary or industry certification.
This section provides links to pages which overview career development in the curriculum and explain the various types of Career Programs available in B.C. schools.
Career Development in the BC Schools Overview
Information about career development found in all curriculum areas, and career development as a primary organizer in Personal Planning K-7 and Career & Personal Planning 8-12.
Career Programs Overview
An overview outlining what Career Programs consist of.
Career Preparation
A Career Program where students earn experience in their career field of choice along with 100 plus hours of related work experience
Co-operative Education
A Career Program where students explore one or more careers and practice employability skills along with 200 plus hours of related work experience.
Secondary School Apprenticeship
A Career Program that allows secondary students to earn their graduation requirements while making a direct transition to the workforce and further training, along with 480 hours of work experience.
