Are you planning to go directly to work after high school? Do you want to know what options there are besides post-secondary education and training and going to work? Do you need to gain some work experience? Do you want to know more about the world of work and the skills that will help you to get ahead? If so, then this section is for you!
Alternatives to college or university
Do you want to start working as soon as possible? In this section, you will find:
- a selection of High Tech certification programs that can provide entry-level computer skills. These require short-term training that you can access over the internet or through private training colleges.
- a range of short-term training programs that will get you working as soon as possible in areas like the tourism industry.
- how you can start working as an apprentice while still in high school
under the Secondary
School Apprenticeship program.
- why, for those with an entrepreneurial spirit, starting a business is an option. We have connections to some sites that provide support for aspiring entrepreneurs.
What are the alternatives to post-secondary education, training, or going to work?
- For those of you that can afford it or have yet to leave home, volunteering is an excellent way for building employment skills, gain experience in an area you find interesting and make the world a better place.
- Maybe you have a career and education path in mind already, but first you want to explore the world. Travel and volunteer work can offer opportunity for personal growth and skill building. These activities are also great for those who have yet to decide on a career path and need some space, time and a different environment to contemplate options.
Work experience
Are you caught in the ‘no job without experience and no experience without
a job’ trap? We have links to sites that organize work
experience, for secondary students or graduates in BC, across Canada
and around the world.
Information on Work and Skills
Do you know what to expect of the modern work place and of the general trends in work? Check out the world of work section. See what the experts consider to be employability skills that will enable you to prosper in the world of work
