Four Reasons Why Experiential Learning is Great for Students

Posted February 3, 2022

When it comes to the different ways of educating students, one thing is true – students learn best from doing.  To promote that, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) provides experiential learning opportunities that expose students to potential career paths well before they graduate.  What is experiential learning? It is the process of teaching […]

Job Opportunities in Trades

Posted October 29, 2021

The jobs of the future are the jobs of the past (sorta’…) How job opportunities in the trades are driving employment in post-pandemic Ontario According to a Royal Bank of Canada report  released last month, there is an immediate and urgent need for workers in the skilled trades, and that shortage is only going to […]

Exploring Your Future in the Trades

Posted October 19, 2021

Careers in the skilled trades are booming. Stats Canada has estimated that one million skilled trade workers will be needed by the year 2025. This will be the largest sector for employment in the near future.  Plumbers, electricians, millwrights, cabinetmakers, mechanics…these are the careers that most people think about when they hear about the trades. […]

Cooperative Education

What is Co-op? Cooperative Education, or Co-op, can be a fabulous and valuable part of your high school education. In the Co-op program, you work on the job for a WRDSB-approved employer. Co-op placements take place during school hours and you can earn credits towards your high school diploma. Co-op placements are available in many […]