Resources
EDUCATION AND CAREER RESOURCES
Education Planner BC
https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/
Education Planner BC helps learners make well-informed decisions about their education and career options. Use the Plan section to find articles and information about the paths along the student journey. Check out the Career Assessment Tools to start career planning.
BC Transfer Guide
https://www.bctransferguide.ca/
BC Transfer Guide provides an easy way to figure out what credits are worth between institutions, as you explore your future options.
myBlueprint
https://myblueprint.ca/
Follows a comprehensive education and career planning process that meets the learning needs, interests and aspirations of all students.
BC Graduation Program: Ministry of Education and Child Care
B.C. Graduation Program Policy Guide (PDF, 5.9MB)
This pdf will guide you through the BC Graduation Program. Topics include what you need to graduate, getting credits toward graduation, planning life beyond Grade 12, scholarships and awards, and other helpful websites.
Indigenous-Focused Graduation Requirement - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)
The Ministry of Education and Child Care has provided resources for students, parents, schools and districts regarding this new requirement for graduates, effective for the 2023/2024 school year.
BC's Career Guide for Indigenous People
https://www.workbc.ca/sites/default/files/BC-Career-Guide-Indigenous-People-2018.pdf
This guide is a toolkit that includes a wide range of information on programs and services, resources, tips, checklists, and worksheets to support your career planning. It is intended to complement online resources such as WorkBC.ca/Indigenous (https://www.workbc.ca/plan-career/resources/indigenous-peoples) and Aboriginal Learning Links (http://aboriginallearning.ca/).
Student Transcript Services
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/support/transcripts-and-certificates
Utilize this site to view/order your secondary school transcript, send this transcript to post-secondary institutions, order your graduation certificate, view graduation assessment results, or view scholarships awarded by BC.
WorkBC Parent Guide
WorkBC Parent Resources
If you are a parent, educator or career counsellor, you will find the WorkBC parent resource page an invaluable resource of seven modules with tips, tools and fun activities that will take you and your youth on a journey of self-exploration that prepares them for their work lives.
TRADES RESOURCES
SkilledTradesBC
https://skilledtradesbc.ca/
Find out information about trades programs, apprentice services, employer resources, and other stories of success.
SkilledTradesBC: Youth
https://skilledtradesbc.ca/youth
With over 100 trade programs to choose from, you've got options. Explore the trades and figure out what gets your brain fired up, makes your blood pump faster, and puts a smile on your face.
Trade Skills for Success - Numeracy
https://pressbooks.bccampus.ca/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy/#:~:text=Book%20Description%3A%20Numeracy%20is%20the,how%20to%20measure%20certain%20materials
This is a free downloadable textbook created by Camosun College to prepare students for numeracy assessments and requirements for apprenticeship programs.
SkillPlan for BC - Learning
https://skillplan.ca/learn/
Free access to lessons, including videos, practice activities and quizzes that cover many trade applications.
EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES
WorkBC
https://www.workbc.ca/
WorkBC is the provincial government's access point to the world of work in British Columbia. They help people find jobs, explore career options, and improve their skills. They have a comprehensive database of BC job postings, career tools, employment trends, and live chat for instant help with using the website and finding information.
Employment Standards Act
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/employment-standards-advice/employment-standards/forms-resources/igm
This guide is a link from the BC Government website and is an interpretation of the BC Employment Standards Act and Regulation to help provide clear understanding of the law. It is not a legal document.
ACCESS: Aboriginal Community Career Employment Services Society
https://www.accessfutures.com/
ACCESS provides education and training services to Indigenous people living in Greater Vancouver.
WorkSafeBC
https://www.worksafebc.com/en
WorkSafeBC provides information for young workers with information on health and safety in the workplace, as well as roles, rights and responsibilities, and refusing unsafe work.
FINANCIAL AID
Scholarships
https://www.surreyschools.ca/departments/BDEV/Community_Information/scholarships/Pages/default.aspx
The Surrey School District has a fairly extensive, but not exhaustive, list of scholarship opportunities and related resources for students to consider when seeking financial aid for their post-secondary plans.
