Work Experience

Students are able to earn up to 15 credits towards graduation by enrolling in the off campus work experience program. These credits may be earned over the school year and during the summer.

Work Experience provides an opportunity for students to enhance and apply to real-life situations, knowledge, skills, and attitudes acquired through coursework at school. It also allows students to obtain skills that they cannot necessarily learn at school.

This program provides for partnerships between the student, the school, the employer, parents, and the community. These partnerships provide opportunities for students to explore and expand their career interests and aptitudes in meaningful activities, situated in community-based work environments. Additionally, students have the opportunity to

• understand employer expectations
• develop work skills
• see the relation between school and work
• benefit from employer contacts
• obtain references
• explore possible career interests

Any student in grade 10, 11, or 12 who has a part-time job during the school year or a position during the summer months, or who volunteers, can sign up for Work Experience. Grade 9's can also register in the summer following graduation from Grade 9.

WRSD requires the following:

• Student is on track with graduation plan. 
• Student has good academic standing, in core classes.
• Student has excellent attendance at school.
• Student maintains responsibility for their learning. 

Prerequisite Course required:  

Apprenticeship Safety (HCS-3000)*

*Any student entering into off-campus education programs are required to complete HCS-3000 prior to commencement of a work experience program.

HOW TO REGISTER: Click here for School Contacts