Career/ Life Programs

The focus of Career/ Life Programs at the middle school level is on career exploration.

Students may begin accumulating work exploration activities in Grade 7. Once students have completed the requirements for each activity (usually a written reflection sheet) their experience will be recorded in the District database. Students have access to their Career Exploration folder upon exiting the school in Grade 9. The Health and Career Education Curriculum is integrated into X block.

A Business of Our Own – Teachers can opt to participate in this Junior Achievement event where students will create an idea for a retail business and by working together and turn it into reality. The challenge for students is to build and execute a strong business plan, generate profits and distribute earnings.

Career Fair – January 22nd, 2010. Students will observe four different career presentations.

Stepping Up Trades Conference – Scheduled for May 2010. Students can view a range of careers and industries included under the trades umbrella. The fair features demonstrations and hands-on activities with over 50 exhibitor booths.

Take Our Kids to Work (TOKTW) – November 4^th, 2009. TOKTW is a national job shadowing campaign which brings the whole community - students, parents, schools, and employers - together to help our children get a look at the working world. To view pictures of previous Take our Kids to Work students, click here. For more information, visit Take Our Kids to Work.

Economics of Staying in School – Community presenters focus on four themes: Success (strengths/skills in relation to job success), Independence (budget planning), Opportunity (job related skills and interviews), and Futures (discuss resources and possible career choices).

Career Fair – March 24, 2010. Students choose two different career presentations to observe.

Snapshots – Ongoing throughout the year. Students can sign up to participate in an hour long career presentation. To view a list of upcoming snapshots, click here.

Dragon’s Den – Young Entrepreneur Competition – Teams of 3-5 students can register to participate in this annual event. Students are given three tasks to compete in, with teams being eliminated after each round. Last year, CNB’s team “The Dragonettes” received first place for the middle school competition. Application deadline is January 15, 2010. For more information, view the poster and visit Dragon's Den

Volunteer Opportunities – Click here to see a list of upcoming volunteer events.

YouKnowVersity – Canada’s first free, searchable directory of Post-Secondary Schools and Professional Associations.

Students – you can search by Program, Career, or School Name and narrow your results using different criteria like services, athletics and on-campus features. And you can also raise money for Canadian high schools with the High School Head Start Program. Visit this link for more information.

For more information on Career Life Programs at CNB, visit the bulletin board outside room 113A or contact Ms. Fagan.