ACE-IT PROGRAM
Former LVR graduates from ACE-IT Program at Selkirk College.
ACE-IT is an industry training program for high school students. Through an ACE-IT program, students can take courses during Grade 11 or 12 that will give you BOTH high school graduation credits and a head start towards completion of an apprenticeship program. ACE-It programs are developed and offered as partnerships between school districts and post-secondary institutions, and classes are often taught at colleges. Local employers also get involved in the development of ACE-It programs, and students who complete these programs typically have very good success in finding employment.
Upon successfully completion of an ACE-It program students get credit for at least level one of the technical training (in-class) component of the Industry Training Program. And through work experience placements (that are usually part of the program) students get credit towards the 'on-the-job' component of the training, as well. Or, if they enroll in both ACE-It and the Secondary School Apprenticeship program students will be well on their way to completing their first year of post-secondary education by the time they graduate from high school!
UPCOMING ACE-IT OPPORTUNITIES
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS OF INTEREST
Please review each link carefully. All pertinent information is provided in them!
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ACE-IT
For general questions about the ACE-It or SSA programs or enrollment, please contact Selkirk College's Paris Voykin at 1.800.953.1133 x.313 or [email protected] or SD8 ACE-It coordinator, Willow Makortoff at 250.352.6681 or [email protected].
For more information about Selkirk College bursaries please contact Janine Hendry, PCP Financial Aid Officer at 250.265.1290.
Once students are clear about which ACE-IT program they wish to pursue please print the SD8 ACE-It and SSA Application form above and fill out carefully. Parent signatures are required. An application fee of $35 is required. A background interview with a community member from that trade of interested is also required. Counselors can provide current marks as well as a check on the final application.
NOTE: some programs require that students plan both their Grade 11 and 12 course selections appropriately (for example, ACE-It hairdressing program requires the completion of either EN12 or COMM12 and Grad Transitions be done in Grade 11).
REGISTER EARLY!
VERY IMPORTANT! Program spots available to LVR students are competitive. Please ensure to begin the application process in early October (for Term 1 programs) early-January (for Term 2 programs).
Upon successfully completion of an ACE-It program students get credit for at least level one of the technical training (in-class) component of the Industry Training Program. And through work experience placements (that are usually part of the program) students get credit towards the 'on-the-job' component of the training, as well. Or, if they enroll in both ACE-It and the Secondary School Apprenticeship program students will be well on their way to completing their first year of post-secondary education by the time they graduate from high school!
UPCOMING ACE-IT OPPORTUNITIES
- Friday, November 28th TRADES DAY for Grade 11-12 students only. Be sure to see counsellors for an application before November 7th.
- Friday, May 1st, 2015 TRADES DAY for Grade 9-10 students only. See counsellors for an application before April 17, 2015.
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS OF INTEREST
Please review each link carefully. All pertinent information is provided in them!
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ACE-IT
For general questions about the ACE-It or SSA programs or enrollment, please contact Selkirk College's Paris Voykin at 1.800.953.1133 x.313 or [email protected] or SD8 ACE-It coordinator, Willow Makortoff at 250.352.6681 or [email protected].
For more information about Selkirk College bursaries please contact Janine Hendry, PCP Financial Aid Officer at 250.265.1290.
Once students are clear about which ACE-IT program they wish to pursue please print the SD8 ACE-It and SSA Application form above and fill out carefully. Parent signatures are required. An application fee of $35 is required. A background interview with a community member from that trade of interested is also required. Counselors can provide current marks as well as a check on the final application.
NOTE: some programs require that students plan both their Grade 11 and 12 course selections appropriately (for example, ACE-It hairdressing program requires the completion of either EN12 or COMM12 and Grad Transitions be done in Grade 11).
REGISTER EARLY!
VERY IMPORTANT! Program spots available to LVR students are competitive. Please ensure to begin the application process in early October (for Term 1 programs) early-January (for Term 2 programs).