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Credit for Employment (CFE)

June 24, 2022

The CFE offers students the opportunity to earn high school credits in an authentic paid work environment. Student will find their own employer and earn up to two credits based on the number of hours worked. These courses allow students to develop essential and employability skills and apply health and safety awareness to their workplace experience. 

By locating and participating in paid employment, students will have an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills learned in the Career Development Life/Work course. Students will also benefit from valuable work experience and employer feedback that will contribute to their career/life planning. 

Prerequisites: 

  • Enrolled in Grade 11 or 12, or Adult Learner
  • Minimum 16 years of age
  • Completion of the Young Worker Readiness Certificate Course
  • Must have completed WE1 - Parent/Guardian Approval Form and WE2 - Student Letter of Understanding
  • Completed a minimum of a half-credit (0.5) Career Development Life/Works course before registering for CFE (or completing concurrently with CFE)

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