Discover Day - Career Explorations
SD 73 Trades and Transitions is piloting new Discover Days. These days provide grades 10-12 students across the district to explore and experience career areas that they are interested or passionate about. The aim of Discover Days is to support students to make successful transition decisions by providing opportunities to gain hands-on experiences.
| Discover Day: Discover the Law October 28, 2022 |
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Are you in Grade 10-12 and interested in the justice system and what it really means to be a lawyer? Join the Faculty of Law for a day at Thompson Rivers University to learn about the exciting opportunities that working in law can bring. This career experience will involve local judges, legal jeopardy, law students and a mock dispute. Click here for information.
Hosted by the Faculty of Law
Date: October 28, 2022
Location: Thompson Rivers University
Click here for the application. Applications are due to Trades and Transition Coordinators by October 18, 2022. |
| Discover Day: Exploring Non-Profit Organizations November 4, 2022 |
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Are you interested in work that makes a difference in your community? Join the SD73 Career Development Department and the United Way British Columbia to learn about volunteerism and non-profit work. Students will also partake in a People in Motion Bus Tour and explore a range of non-profit organizations, such as People in Motion, the Chris Rose Therapy Centre for Autism, BGC Kamloops, the Mustard Seed, Emerald House, and Venture Kamloops. Click here for information.
Hosted by the SD73 Career Development Department and Non-Profit Organizations
Date: November 4, 2022
Location: United Way
Click here for the application. Applications are due to Trades and Transition Coordinators by October 25, 2022. |
| Discover Day: Discover Engineering November 30, 2022 |
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The Engineering Department at Thompson Rivers University is hosting a Day In Engineering for secondary students grades 10-12. Students will tour Engineering labs and experience Software Engineering through hands-on experiments. Students will also get to experience other engineering disciplines through guest speakers and interactions with current transfer program students as they present engineering projects. Click here for information.
Hosted by the Faculty of Engineering
Date: November 30, 2022
Location: Thompson Rivers University
Click here for the application. Applications are due to Trades and Transition Coordinators by November 23, 2022. |
| Discover Day: Health Care February 24, 2023 |
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Are you in Grade 10-12 and interested in a career in health care? Join the School of Nursing and the Faculty of Science at Thompson Rivers University for Discover Day. Explore hands-on experiences in advanced simulation labs, speak with employees from Interior Health and First Nations Health Authority, and familiarize yourself with the expansive career and educational opportunities in health care. Click here for information. Hosted by School of Nursing and the Faculty of Science Thompson Rivers University, Interior Health, and First Nations Health Authority. Date: February 24, 2023 Location: Thompson Rivers University Click here for the application. Applications are due to Trades & Transitions Coordinators by February 10, 2023.
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| Discover Day: Rocky Mountaineer March 2, 2023 |
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Are you in grade 10-12 and interested in learning about rail operations and mechanics? Join the Rocky Mountaineer team for a day at the rail yard to discover more about locomotives, HVAC systems, refrigeration, plumbing, train air brakes, PLC networks, and generators. Click here for information. Hosted by Rocky Mountaineer. Date: March 2, 2023 Location: Rocky Mountaineer, 525 Cn Rd Click here for the application. Applications are due to Trades & Transitions Coordinators by February 17, 2023. |
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