The
Learning Partnership's 20th annual Take Our Kids to Work program
On Wednesday, November 5, 2014, over 200,000 grade nine students across Canada will spend
the day at work, job shadowing a parent, relative, friend or volunteer host.
What will students get out of the program?
- Develop an appreciation for the importance of staying in school and getting a high school diploma and pursuing post-secondary studies
- Gain exposure to the skills required in today’s workplaces.
- Develop an appreciation for their parents’ roles in making a living and supporting their families.
- Begin career discussions with adults about the work they do.
- Gain a better understaind of the complexity of career choices and the benefits of early exploration.
- Explore a careeer options in practical way.
Last year 80% of the grade nines at Sutherland Secondary
participated in
Take Our Kids to Work Day!!
For more info please go to:
Consent forms were given to G9 block 3 classes on Oct 17. If you did not receive the form, please see Ms. Abad (in the counseling) or Ms. Watson (in Foods)
