Participants develop practi- cal skills, including resumé writing, interview prepara- tion and an introduction to workplace conduct. Summer camps are also delivered, offering more opportunities to visit businesses and indus- tries during the workday. “We're always surprised at how often kids find that spark at a young age. Many of our participants come from equity-deserving homes and are in a situation where they don't see any kind of future for themselves,” he adds. “Through exposure to this program, those children are able to imagine themselves in that role and then going on and pursuing that.”
Wonder of Work introduces children in grades 5 and 6 to a range of careers, while Your Future is Now offers high school students more in-depth, hands-on experiences aligned with post-secondary pathways and labour market needs. Many programs run after school or on weekends, at little or no cost, and include a nutrition component to help students focus and flourish. “Career Trek has a proven track record of improving out- comes for equity-deserving youth by reducing barriers, expanding access and creat- ing supportive environments where young people can thrive,” Swanson says.
Career Trek offers career-focused programming to students in 40 SCHOOLS ACROSS 12 DIVISIONS in Manitoba.
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