The New Westminster Secondary School is expanding its popular apprenticeship programs, which offer students a head-start on in-demand careers.
The school has received a government grant to put on a Trades Awareness Day for Grade 9 students to promote the school's new Discover Apprenticeship 10 program, said career programs coordinator Karen Crosby, in an email.
Guests will include professionals such as a diesel mechanic from Coast Mountain Bus Company; chefs from Joey's Restaurant, Marmalade Restaurant, Morgan Creek Golf Course, Hotel Georgia and Meinhardts Restaurant; an electrician from City of New Westminster; a machinist and welder from Quality Machine Works; carpenters from Ram Construction, PCL Construction and North Valley Contracting; plumber from Keith Plumbing; two red seal technology teachers and six technology education teachers and one red seal chef teacher.
"With these teachers and trades workers, the 250-plus students will participate in challenging hands-on activities for the full day," Crosby wrote.
"There will be a keynote that all of the school will be invited to in the morning, and then the students will participate in two trades of their choice."
Crosby pointed out the demand for trades people in the province.
The event is at the high school on Friday, Feb. 15, from 8: 40 a.m. to 3: 10 p.m.
ALL ABOUT HEALTH
Health of all varieties - mental, spiritual and physical health, as well as academic wellness and literacy - will be on the menu at an upcoming free health and wellness fair that the John Robson Elementary parent advisory council is hosting.
The event takes place in the school's gym at 120 Eighth St. on Tuesday, Feb. 19, from 6 to 8 p.m.
According to a media release, the parent council is putting on the event in partnership with the school district.
The event will feature numerous exhibitors and community organizations.
There will be food, displays, demonstrations, activities and door prizes.
There will also be Kids in Motion dance classes and Blood and Iron Martial Arts demos for the kids.
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