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. It is intended for students who need the continued development of basic skills and who want to explore the work world. In general. Windsor Park Collegiate World of Work 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 Exploration
2) Job Exploration
3) Personal Exploration

Entry

Students who are recommended by Student Services or WPC staff are eligible for this program. These students would be entering Gr. 10, 11 or 12. 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 30 credits for graduation.

 **The Life Work credits do not take up time in a student’s timetable. They occur during job placements.

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

More Information

• Course Handbook
• Manitoba Education Citizenship and Youth Apprenticeship
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