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.