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Work Experience Program
Offered to Grade 11 & 12 Students
WPGA's highly popular Work Placement Program, now in its 8th year, enables grades 10-12 students to explore their career interests and develop practical skills through in-person, remote or hybrid work placements over Winter, Spring and Summer Breaks. The success of the program is owing to our many families who have hosted students at their place of employment, in industries ranging from finance, science, technology and digital arts to medicine, engineering and marketing. The Work Placement Program complements our Careers Week in February, which features over 40 speakers from a range of professions for students to learn from and network.
The short-term placements comprise both observational and hands-on learning in a variety of fields such as business, finance, technology, science, engineering, medicine, marketing and graphic design.
Prior to placement, students submit an intake survey, which outlines areas of interest and volunteer/work history, and are interviewed by our Work Experience Coordinator. After placement dates are confirmed, students must complete an orientation to review expectations and guidelines, including COVID - safety protocols and professional conduct standards.
Work Experience Dates for the 2024 - 2025 year are:
- November 12 - 15
- March 17 - 21
- August 25 - 29
Helpful Resources
The Power of Ten - 10 ways to foster a growth mindset
Here are ten ways you can adopt a growth mindset to help you be more successful in your career by Andrew Hulbert
The flexible mindset to success
How developing a flexible mindset and growth mindset can lead to financial success by Youssef Ouj, an article published in Better Habits.
Not all employers are tolerating Gen Z's laid-back language
An excellent article by Rebecca M. Knight at the BBC.
3 Career-Building Strategies for an Increasingly Complex World of Work
Learn more about harnessing the power of AI to augment your capabilities, leverage digital platforms and networks and using open talent or freelancers as your "secret sauce" by John Winsor at the Harvard Business Review.