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World of Work

Description

The World of Work (WOW) program is a school-based program which includes both in-school study and out-of-school work experience. In general, the WOW Program aims to develop in students those skills and attitudes which enable them to become effective, responsible adults and competitive employees. 

Goals

The three main goals of the WOW Program are:
1) Academic Development
2) Job Exploration
3) Personal Development

Entry

Students who are recommended by Student Services or WPC staff are eligible for this program. These students would be entering Gr. 10 or 11. Additionally, this program is for students who are not intending to proceed to academic post-secondary training but who are planning on entering the work force after high school or pursuing further training. 

Schedule

All of the core subjects are taught on a year-round basis with classes being 36 minutes in duration as opposed to 72 minutes. The core subjects are taught within the WOW guidelines, while students can sign up for options which are in the regular program. Attendance at school and at the work sites is crucial in meeting the course requirements so that credits can be earned. Students will need 28 credits for graduation.

Compulsory Courses

Grade 10

         

Grade 11

 English English 
 Math Math
 Science History
 Geography Career Education
 Physical Education/Health  
 Career Education  

 

Work Experience

While in WOW, one of the key components is Career Education. Students will receive theory and job interest training as well as experience two, three-week on-the-job work experience blocks. Students will complete six weeks of work experience in Gr. 10, 11 and 12. Students will dialogue with their teachers to establish appropriate work sites that will match their interests and abilities. Students are supervised by WPC staff on a regular basis while they are at their work sites.

Life After WOW

After graduation, students have many possibilities that might include:
• Going directly into the labour force
• Being eligible for programs at Red River College
• Going into apprenticeship programs
• Attending Winnipeg Technical College
• Enrolling in the Cooperative Vocational Education Programs
• Attending the Louis Riel Arts and Technology Centre

WOW Community Partners

Aboriginal Restaurant
Agape Table
Arnold Bros.
Bistro in the Park
Blockbuster
Canada Inns
Canadian Tire
Capitol Motosports
City of Winnipeg – Parks & Recreation
Crash Masters
Dakota Community Club
Frontenac School
Grand Prix Amusements
Harvest Bakery
HMV
Humane Society
J.H. Bruns 
Little Bo-Peep Daycare
Marion School
Niakwa Golf Course
Perkin’s
Pizza Hut
Safeway
Sage Garden
Sears
Sobey’s
Sportchek
Star Building Supplies
Tache Centre
The Bay
Trinity Television
West 49
Windsor Park Golf Course
Winners
Woodcock Cycle
Zeller’s

  

More Information

Read the 2007/2008 World of Work Course Handbook

or Contact Us