District Partnership Programs

Surrey School District offers many partnership programs with  British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), Vancouver Community College (VCC), Emily Carr University of Art + Design (ECUAD) and Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU).  These partnerships give the students the opportunity to receive industry certification, post-secondary course credits and meet high school graduation requirements. Check out the brochures outside the career centre.  Students can earn extra credit, receive paid work placements and receive a $1000 scholarship.

Programs include:

  • Automotive collision repair technician,
  • Automotive refinishing prep technician,
  • Automotive service technician,
  • Baking and pastry arts,
  • Carpentry,
  • Culinary arts,
  • Drafting/CADD,
  • Electrical,
  • Emily Carr Headstart in Art program,
  • Hairdressing,
  • Horticulture,
  • Law Enforcement Preparatory Program,
  • Masonry,
  • Metal fabrication,
  • Millwright/industrial mechanical,
  • Painting/decorating,
  • Plumbing,
  • Roofing, and
  • Welding.

 

 

 

Secondary School Apprenticeship

Students registered with the Career Centre and the Industry Training Authority (ITA) can receive 4 credits for every 120 hours of paid work if they are working in an apprenticeable trade (up to a maximum of 16 credits).
For example, Sullivan Heights students in the past have earned credits through chef training at Earl’s or through working with a family member, friend or other employer in trades such as roofing, flooring, hairdressing and electrical. Students are provided with a work booklet and record their work and progress, much like students in a work experience class. For every 120 hours of work, the employer will also do an evaluation on the student.
Students who think they might already be working in a trade should enquire with the Career Centre immediately to verify if in fact they are. Students who graduate with a C+ average in their Grade 12 year and demonstrate that they will continue with the trade for 6 months after graduation are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship.