Work Experience helps students prepare for the transition from secondary school to the world of work or further education. During Grade 11 and 12, students are placed with local employers in positions that align with their interests and future career goals. The community becomes the classroom where students gain experience in the workplace and are provided with a frame of reference to review or revise their career goals. Through employer assessment, students receive valuable feedback about their employability skills and technical skills related to specific occupations.

Work experience is comprised of pre-placement classroom activities combined with 90 hours at a community worksite. Work experience coordinators work with students individually and in small groups to assist students with choosing and obtaining relevant and meaningful placements.

To learn more about Work Experience, please visit the Delta School District’s career website or North Delta Secondary School’s career website.

The Delta School District offers many career programs for students.

Train in Trades

Train in Trades is a dual credit program for Grades 11 and 12. Students who are accepted receive elective credits, post-secondary credits, and Industry Training Authority (ITA) apprenticeship training. In addition, tuition is paid by the Delta School District for partnership programs. Students can earn 8-24 graduation credits. For more information, click here.

Work in Trades

Work in Trades is a paid apprenticeship program where students in Grades 10 to 12 work under the supervision of a certified tradesperson. Students who participate in the program receive high school credits while they complete their paid apprenticeship. Students can earn 4 to 16 graduation credits and complete 480 training hours toward their trade credential.  For more information, click here.