Celebrating Career Opportunities
MJ's Story
MJ began his Work Experience at Fix Auto and is now working part time detailing cars for them. As a student in our Work Study / Work Experience Program, MJ has expanded his skill set which is creating opportunities for him beyond high school.
Gabriella's Electrical Journey
The Electrician Career Program is a District Program in the Abbotsford School District. The Electrical program is offered at UFV Trades & Technology Centre in Chilliwack and allows students to maximize opportunities for future career development as an electrician while still in high school. The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and practical training required to pursue a career as an electrician. The program combines classroom instruction with hands-on training to prepare students for entry-level positions in the electrical trade.Gabriella Neufeld joined our District's Electrical program and soon found that she excelled in the field. We are proud of Gabriella who won the provincial gold medal in Electrical and represented BC at National Skills in Winnipeg.
Matthew's HEO Journey
Yale is proud of Matthew and the passion he found in Abbotsford School District's Heavy Equipment Operator Program. The program is designed to provide practical and functional skillss needed to become heavy equipment operators around equipment including articulated trucks, backhoes, dozers, excavators and loaders. Upon completion, students earn their Level 1 in HEO. Matthew created his own learning journey and has found passion along the way writing his own story.
Yale Students in Carpentry
Four of our students, Jonathon, Ian, Makenna, and Ciera recieved their Level 1 in our District's Carpentry program. Giving them a headstart into a trade, or giving them some basics for handyman projects around the home. The hands-on nature of the carpentry program has enhanced their teamwork and communication skills, as they collaborate on projects, sharing ideas and responsibilities. Moreover, by learning the practical application of mathematical concepts in measurements and design, these students have strengthened their mathematical skills in a real-world context. Overall, the carpentry program has not only equipped these students with tangible carpentry skills but has also instilled in them a set of transferable skills that will undoubtedly contribute to their overall academic success and personal development.