Career Program Options
Burnaby School District offers the following options within the Career Education Department:
- Work Experience 30 or 80 hours Gr 11 / 12
- Industry Training Programs
*All Work Experience placements must have current BC Work Safe account number - Youth Explore Trades
The Burnaby School District offers a variety of industry training programs. Youth Train in Trades formerly called Ace-it, Industry Certification programs, and Industry Connection programs.
Youth Train In Trades (ACE-IT)
Thousands of job openings are expected in the skilled trades in the coming years with high employment opportunities and great earning potential, offering a diversity of work in a variety of industries. Explore the trades that are most in demand in British Columbia. Top Trades in Demand – Industry Training Authority
Auto Collision Repair Technician Auto Refinishing Prep Technician Auto Service Technician Baker (Pastry Arts) |
Cabinet Maker & Joiner Carpenter Construction Electrician Hairstylist ** 2 years Metal Fabricator |
Millwright Painter & Decorator Pipefitter Plumber Professional Cook |
Industry Certification
Cisco Networking Academy |
Fitness Leadership Instructor Toursim & Event Management |
Microsoft Office Specialist Palo Alto Cyber Security Academy |
Industry Connect
DigiPen Gaming Academy Film & Broadcast |
Graphics/Media Arts Health Sciences |
Music Production & Technology Robotics (Mechatronics) |
Youth Work In Trades – Secondary School Apprenticeship (SSA)
Burnaby School District Industry Training Students – Interviewed on Video – How the Programs have worked for Burnaby Students!
Industry Training Authority – Youth Work in Trades