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World of Choices Virtual Events (WOCVE)

Program for 8-12

World of Choices Virtual is an interactive event that equips students in grades 8-12 with the skills and knowledge they need to be better prepared for the future. Youth across Nova Scotia learn from inspirational speakers and participate in small groups discussions with passionate career mentors. Each event includes a feature on a sector of skilled trades.

NEW THIS YEAR: The program has been updated to a series of events offered throughout the school year. Each date will be centred around a unique Skilled Trades theme and formatted to fit into one class period.

BONUS: The Career Exploration Centre is a virtual open access self exploratory first-person user experience. The Centre will help all students aged 13-18 increase their knowledge and awareness of trends and emerging career opportunities while guiding them and helping them be prepared and informed about their future career choices. You can view or download the Information Sheet. To view the course visit the JA Campus.

ENGLISH SESSIONS

October 24, 2024 – Digital Craftsmanship: Discussing how digital tools and software are revolutionizing trades jobs, from CAD design in construction to virtual reality training in plumbing.

November 13, 2024 – Hands-on Horizons: Exploring the highest in-demand trades and discussing the importance of apprenticeship programs for training the next generation of skilled tradespeople.

December 17, 2024 – Beautiful Foundations: Delving into the creative skills of aesthetic, beauty, and visual design trades.

February 20, 2025 – Paving the Way: Women in Trades: Celebrating the important role of women in the trades industry and their contributions to several fields.

March 20, 2025 – Tides of Trade: Navigating the dynamics of ocean trades and the impact of hydro sources for sustainable energy.

April 15, 2025 – A Greener Future: Showcasing cutting-edge technologies, sustainable construction techniques, renewable energy installations, and green energy trades.

May 1, 2025 – Crafting Legacies: Highlighting the evolution of traditional trades like woodworking and masonry and how they’re applied in the preservation of heritage/historic properties.

 

FRENCH SESSIONS

December 4th, 2024

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Themes focusing on the advantages and challenges faced by French-speaking tradespeople. Topic specifics for each event to be confirmed.

Enroll your Class Information Sheet

Teacher Led Class

Self Directed Program

Volunteer Facilitated Program

English

French

Participating Students will

  • Interact with two to three career mentors followed by a Q&A on their respective fields.
  • Explore how transferable skills including communication, creativity, digital literacy, adaptability and financial health can enable career success.
  • Explore potential career pathways including opportunities in skilled trades categories (construction, manufacturing and automotive).
  • Increase their understanding of education, training pathways, and skills required for future work.
  • Be empowered to succeed in designing a career path.
  • Discover educational opportunities and training.

  • Join hosted conversations with four career mentors in 19 minute sessions; a 15 minute hosted conversation with the career mentor and a 3 minute Q&A with career mentors representing a variety of fields.
  • Hearing from inspiring speakers presenting their education and career paths.
  • Interact with career path representatives from post-secondary schools and other organisations.
  • Receiving information on transferable skills, labour market insights and various trades and career options.
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