For School District #7 A Stay-in-School Initiative by Nancy Schoenfeld at L.V.Rogers. tance and technical schools are "I wish they had done that "Our main thrust is to keep getting longer waiting lists. Stu- when I was in school," is a quote kids in school. The government dents need more preparation most often heard by Larry spends 3 billion dollars on un- now at an earlier age," Larry said. Veregin and Susan Greenwood employment and welfare for "They have to have good as Work Study Coordinator and people between 18 and 25. skills if they want to pursue a Work Study Facilitator for the "The reason to address the career or be successful. Another Stay in School Initiative Program. high drop out rate is preventive. key factor in the drop out rate is The program, located at L.V. Students who drop out do not lack of relevance and boredom. Rogers Secondary School in Nel- have the skills to be employed. Most students, 98%, have the son is federally funded through The number of jobs available ability but need something to Student Stephanie Gril, (seated), is planning a career as a legal the Canadian Job Strategies that do not require grade U make them want to do it. They secretary and has already been offered a job in a law office. Branch of the Canadian Employ- completion is diminishing. Skill ask, 'Why take this course? With her is Work Study coordinator, Larry Veregin and Work ment and Immigration Center. levels are going up. Even grade What practical application does Study Facilitator, Susan Greenwood. Now in its second year, the 12 is less than the minimal this have?' program works with all schools amount for many jobs." "We try to give students ex- ics courses become meaningful contacts ( with potential in the district with a focus on the The program, now in its perience in the workplace that once a student realizes they are employers), work skills, feed- 12 to 18 year old age group. "operational phase," is to target they enjoy," said Susan, " in order required to become a helicopter back, confidence." "The drop out rate for this group those students most at risk to for them to realize that they need pilot, for example." "We see a change in stu- in Canada is 30%, for S.D #7, bring them back into school. additional education to pursue Seventy-two students were dents after the courses. Attitude 28%," explained Larry, previous- "U.B.C. now requires a 78% this career. Kids tend not to lis- placed with an employer last week. changes obviously reflect better ly a business education teacher overall grade average for accep- ten to parents. It becomes the Every student was able to have his attendance, higher marks, great- same way with teachers. They or her first choice of work. er self-confidence," Larry said. say, 'We've heard this line "The community response "Three grade 12 students have before.' But a person in the has been marvelous. In Nelson already been offered jobs this student's field of interest, possib- School District there are year," Susan said. ly a future employer, will strike a presently 700 possible place- Susan and Larry manage to cord. Students come back from ments in 250 different work monitor every participating stu- 'Shadow Day' (a day or half day places," Susan said. "Without dent in his or her chosen work- sJ,~~1 to follow someone in a particular career) with their eyes shining - that behind us, we can't fly," Larry added, "There are some place as well teach courses and units within courses on work skills it's a motivator. 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