OPPORTUNITY ON THE HORIZON: Youth employment exposure BY KRISTIN MARAND I f you’ve ever watched a young person’s attention drift, you know how quickly engagement can disappear and also how quickly it returns when something sparks their interest. Career Trek, a registered charity, delivers career-focused programming to students in 40 schools across 12 school divisions in Manitoba. Its programs focus on early expo- sure, education and community partnerships.
Activating that spark is key when introducing students to potential career paths. In Manitoba, that jour- ney can begin as early as elementary school and continue throughout a student’s education. Programs offered through school divisions and a dedicated non-profit are helping youth explore their interests, build confidence and work toward meaningful careers. “Hands-on experiential learning helps engage students in their educa- tion,” says Kerry Swanson, CEO of Career Trek. “This has contributed to improved school attendance and stronger connec- tions to learning across the province.”
Photos courtesy of Tec-Voc High School Artists at the Wonder of Work program at Tec-Voc High School
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