​by Jennifer Kinakin, District Careers Coordinator

On February 20, Vancouver Community College (VCC) hosted 48 Grade 6 students from the North Vancouver School District (NVSD) for the Exploration of Careers in Health Care pilot program. VCC President Ajay Patel welcomed the students, followed by a land acknowledgment and insights on Indigenous healthcare values from Toni Gladstone.        ​​​​                                 ...

​by Jennifer Kinakin, District Careers Coordinator and Johneen Harris, Cove Cliff Teacher

​Johneen Harris, a dedicated teacher at Cove Cliff Elementary, has launched an innovative program called "Cooking in the Classroom." With the support of the North Vancouver School District's Careers Education Grant, Johneen equipped her classroom with all the necessary cooking supplies. Students now get to dive into the world of cooking, learning essential techniques like boiling, sautéing, and baking. But that's not all—they're also mastering knife...

​by Stephanie Reynolds, Career Teacher, Sutherland Secondary

​Ms. Reynolds' Career Life Connections (CLC) 12 class at Sutherland Secondary recently participated in an engaging series of workshops hosted by the Edify Foundation, focusing on career and higher education planning. These workshops were further enhanced by optional campus tours of SFU and UBC. Students had the unique opportunity to engage with university peers, explore various academic programs, and experience campus life firsthand.

​This experience was both inspiring and motivating,...

​by Jennifer Kinakin, District Career Coordinator with photos (STEAM) by Kim Jonat, Principal, Carson Graham Secondary

This fall has been a bustling period for Career Learning Services, offering students in the North Vancouver School District (NVSD) numerous opportunities to explore future career paths and enhance their skills. Through try-a-trade classroom workshops, volunteer experiences, field trips, career fairs, and boot camps, students have engaged with a wealth of community resources.

On November 15, Carson Graham Secondary School hosted...

​by Jennifer Kinakin, District Careers Coordinator

On October 24-25, the First Nations’ Emergency Services Society of BC (FNESS) hosted 24 enthusiastic students at its third annual Firefighting Bootcamp on the North Shore.  

During the two-day bootcamp, students worked closely with fire services personnel from FNESS, West Vancouver, District of North Vancouver, and City of North Vancouver. They immersed themselves in the world of firefighting, learning essential firefighter skills, practical fire safety knowledge, and exploring various career paths within...

​by Jennifer Kinakin, District Careers Coordinator, photos by David Barnum​, Place-based Learning Leader 

​​Lions Gate Hospital (LGH) is dedicated to developing its future workforce and has partnered with the North Vancouver School District (NVSD) to provide career exploration opportunities for students of all ages.

Recently, the hospital welcomed 48 enthusiastic grade 6 students from NVSD's pilot program, Exploration of Careers in Health, for an exciting and immersive tour. This unique initiative gave students a hands-on look into the...

​by Eri​c Li, Sutherland Technology Education Teacher

October 16th was field trip day for 43 metalwork students in grade 10-12 from Sutherland Secondary school.  Students attended the TradesExpo in Surrey with the intention to explore career paths, training options, and to acquire hands-on experience by trying out various trades at the exhibition Trades Expo (trades-expo.ca)  The field trip was sponsored by North Vancouver School District's Innovative Grants Program for Career Development.        ​​

​by Jennifer Kinakin, District Careers Coordinator

From October 7-10, excitement buzzed through classrooms at Cove Cliff, Brooksbank, Larson, and Lynn Valley Elementary Schools as grade 4-7 students rolled up their sleeves and dove into hands-on trades workshops. Under the expert guidance of Rene Ragetli, Director of Project Operations at the Construction Foundation of BC (CFBC), students crafted copper bracelets, mason beehives, and aluminum bowls, transforming their classrooms into bustling mini-workshops.  

Adding to the experience, students had the...

by Jennifer Kinakin, District Career Coordinator​On the evening of September 19th, Sutherland Secondary School hosted students from across the North Vancouver School District for the Canadian Universities Event (CUE). With a healthy turnout, the event brought together representatives from 46 of Canada’s leading post-secondary institutions, all committed to helping students discover their ideal post-secondary paths. ​​​Students,  along with their families, had the chance to explore a wide range of post-secondary options. They engaged in meaningful conversations...

by Jennifer Kinakin, District Career Coordinator

On May 7,  the Squamish Nation Training and Trades Center hosted a Try-A-Trade Sampler for Indigenous high school students from North and West Vancouver, as well as from the Vancouver school district. Organized by Bennie Graydon, Employment and Relations Specialist, with support from SkilledTradesBC Advisor Kathleen Scott and Rene Ragetli, Director of Project Operations at the Construction Foundation of BC, the event was an engaging and inspiring opportunity. Students explored electrical,...