Photo provided by Chinook's Edge school division.
Over the summer, Chinook’s Edge students worked to develop the skills needed for their future careers.
The division had 236 students' complete summer off-campus programming, an increase from the 184 students who participated in the summer of 2023.
All 12 Chinook’s Edge schools with students in Grades 10 to 12 had students in the program.
Of the 236 students working over the 2024 summer:
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11 had Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) placements
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225 were work-experience students
“We’re pleased to see the number of students participating in these career-strengthening experiences - which is part of our career connection programming. When students have support for their futures - both through academic growth and career-related opportunities - they find success,” said Kent Lorenz, Director of the Community Learning Campus Facilities.
Aida Hingst, a Grade 12 student at Olds High School, was one of the participating students.
Hingst explained that because of the program, as she enters her final year of high school, her confidence is at an all-time high.
“The support from my school and all of the people working off campus, dual credit, and Olds College is fantastic. I have a plan academically as I finish high school and transition into post-secondary schooling,” she said.
Hingst plans to spend her final semester of the school year taking dual credit programming in Heavy Duty Equipment Technician training and Olds College of Agriculture and Technology.
“My problem-solving skills have definitely improved as I continue to learn new skills. I feel supported every step of the way. In a business setting professionalism, initiative, teamwork, and having a strong work ethic go a long way. Having a willingness to learn, try new things, and have a growth mindset is something that I will continue to do in the future,” she said.