SD58 Supported Programs
Students usually start meeting with High School Counsellors, Trades Coordinators, and WEX Coordinators in grade 10 and 11. Requirements and courses need to be planned to accommodate high school grad.
Youth Train in Trades
Students in their Grade 12 year earn Level 1 Foundations Certification by selecting from one of Approximately 15 Programs. SD58 will have approx. 12 to 16 seats available any given year. Programs may include: Auto Service Technician, Carpentry, Culinary Arts, Electrician, Heavy Equipment Operator, Heavy Mechanical, Welding etc.
Youth Explore Trades Sampler
Students sample several Trades programs during on linear blocks scheduled in their timetables at Merritt Secondary School.