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about c.a.v.e.

The S.S.S. Career And Vocation Education (C.A.V.E.) assists students with a variety of avenues to help them reach their chosen career.  More information about any of these programs can be found in Rm 13 at S.S.S. or read through the information provided on this website and the links provided.

c.a.v.e. programs

There are a variety of programs available to students who know what industry they want to work in as a career.  Many of these programs students can start while attending their senior years at S.S.S. and receive credit towards their graduation.  Choose from the programs below for more information on each.

Work Experience: Work Experience is an educational program, which provides a variety of work placements in business or industry that are designed to complement the student learning plan. View More

Career Preparation: These are educational programs that prepare students for entry into the workplace or for further education and training in a specific Career Pathway.  View More

SSA Apprenticeship: Secondary School Apprenticeship is a provincial career program that enables students to move directly into the apprenticeship training systems while attending high school.  View More

CTP Programs: Students can apply for entry into a number of ELT (entry level training) trades programs at the Okanagan College KLO campus in Kelowna. These are one year programs that prepare students for future apprenticeship training.  View More

ACE IT Program: This program allows students to take courses that will provide credits toward both high school graduation and the completion of an Apprenticeship or Industry Training program.  View More

Questions?

If you are a student or have a son/daughter who may be interested in any of these programs please feel free to Contact the Teacher  If you want to view the current job openings go to the Job Postings page.

 

work experience program

The S.S.S. Work Experience Program offers students an unique opportunity to work in local businesses as part of their school day.  Work Experience blocks are part of a student's timetable and allows students to explore different career areas.  View More

CAREER discovery DAYS

The Careers Department provides S.S.S. students a number of Career Discovery Days in a number of different career fields.  These give students an opportunity to see first-hand the post-secondary programs that are available to them as well as meet people working directly in the specific industry.  View More

apprenticeship programS

The Secondary School Apprenticeship (SSA) Program offers students the opportunity to start their career of choice while still attending high school.  Students must apply to the SSA Program and selections will be made based on their skills, commitment & work ethic that they have shown within their chosen field.  All students who are accepted to the SSA Program must still complete high school graduation but are able to achieve 16 senior credits through their apprenticeship.  Approved SSA Apprentices complete graduation and 480 hours of Work Experience credit towards their career will also qualify for a $1000 scholarship!

career Programs

Through the Career Transition Program, students can apply for entry into a number of ELT (entry level training) trades programs at the Okanagan College KLO campus in Kelowna. These are one year programs that prepare students for future apprenticeship training. ACE IT programs allow students to take courses that will provide credits toward both high school graduation and the completion of an Apprenticeship or Industry Training program.