SD23 Experiences
Central Okanagan Public Schools has partnered with many business and community organizations to help students connect their career-life plan with their individual talents and passions. Students in Grades 10-12 can use a wide range of opportunities to gain the 30-hours of Career Exploration required to graduate.
Conferences & Events
To help students achieve the attributes, credentials and experiences of their plan Career-Life Programs offers many special events and conferences that are hands-on such as: • UBCO - Experience Engineering • KGH Health Conference • RCMP: Is the Force 4 U? • Education & College Career Fairs • Experience UBC-O & OC • WorkBC: Find Your Fit • Fire Department Boot Camp • RCMP Youth Academy • KF Aerospace Tour • Art Gallery: Culture Connection Workshops • Take Our Kids to Work • iGen Challenge
Job Shadows
Job Shadows allow students to explore specific career interests through placement at a work site. Students earn hours towards their 30 hours career life exploration required to graduate.
Volunteer / Project Placements
Students co-plan and co-deliver an event with our community partners: • Okanagan College - Camp OC • UBCO - Geering Up - Engineering Camps • YLW Jr. Ambassadors • City of Kelowna - Monster Bash and Family Day Fun • Interior Health • KGH Foundation • KGH Volunteer Services • Kelowna Art Gallery - Family Sundays and Spring Break Assistants • CUPE Kids Christmas Party • Impact Events- Tree of Hope Light-Up, Winter Street Market, Wine Country Runs, Car & Bike Show • Creative Okanagan - Scarecrow Festival, Rutland Light-Up
YMCA
The YMCA Okanagan offers multiple opportunities to schools and students; career exploration through Spotlight sessions as well as various volunteer experiences.
Spotlight Sessions
Experts in their field share their knowledge and passions in our schools. Students earn hours hours towards their 30 hours required to graduate.
Take Our Kids to Work Day
Grade 9 students take part in this well-known career exploration event in November. Students spend the day in the life of a working professional.
Virtual Career Spotlights
Virtual career spotlights allow for real-world experiences to be brought into the classroom. Virtual tours are developed from areas of student interests that are unattainable. Tours are interactive and allow students to ask questions real-time. BC Dragoon Spotlight
iGen
The iGen Challenge is for grade 7-12 students who want to innovate and engage with entrepreneurship. Career-Life Programs has partnered with local businesses and organizations to provide both financial support and mentorship opportunites for our students.
JABC
Junior Achievement BC brings educational experiences to students in partnership with educators and volunteers. Programs are provided free of charge both in-class or online and cover elementary, middle & high school levels. Topics covered include Financial Literacy, Work Readiness and Entrepreneurship.