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LEC offers program options relating to specific careers.
Medical Sciences Prep
Nursing, Massage Therapy, Dentistry and more… If you've ever considered a career
in these or other medical fields, LEC can build you a package
of prerequisite high school course to launch your new medical sciences
career.
You can choose the type of instruction which works best for you:
structured classes or directed learning. The
Medical Sciences Prep timetable allows you to mix and match course
times to build a convenient schedule around your lifestyle.
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Course Schedules
Early Childhood Education
Do you want to work as a caregiver or in a child minding facility? Begin working towards your new career with LEC's Psychology 12 class and consider taking courses in Family Studies, Biology and Law. If you are interested in adding additonal skills, you may want to enrol in our day-long workshops on Emergency First Aid.
Career Programs
Through an agreement between our school district and Kwantlen Polytechnic University, LEC students may apply for a dual credit Trades Training Program in one of a variety of Trades areas. These include:
- Early Childhood Education
- Education & Community Health Specialities
- Baking & Pasty Arts
- Automotive Parts & Warehousing
- Welding
- Practical Horticulture
- Metal Fab
- Aircraft Structures
- Drafting
- Millwright
- Masonry
Demonstrated success in Grade 10 English and Mathematics courses are minimum requirements for application to these programs. Some Grade 11 level courses may be recommended. Work experience in the chosen area would be an asset and both teacher and employer references are considered. High school report cards are submitted with the application package. Attendance, punctuality and school and work habits are also considered in the selection of appropriate candidates for each of these programs.
Besides earning credits towards secondary school graduation, students also earn college credits. The costs associated with the first year of a college program are substantially reduced for successful applicants to CTC programs.
For more information, interested students should contact the counsellor at our school or visit www.kwantlen.bc.ca or www.kwantlen.bc.ca/trades.
Secondary School Apprenticeship (SSA)
The Secondary School Apprenticeship Program provides an excellent opportunity for school-aged students who are enrolled in grade 10, 11 or 12 to get workplace-based training in a wide range of apprenticeable trades.
For information please visit the provincial career program:
Secondary School Apprenticeship and then contact the counsellor at LEC.
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