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Manufacturing & Engineering Co-op

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MEC is open for current Grades 10/11 students to apply to take in the second semester of their Grade 11/12 school year. The program offers students the opportunity to explore a variety of manufacturing processes and learn skills as they relate to engineering.  Students will gain practical volunteer work experience through placement opportunities with local manufacturing and engineering companies. Students may also opt to take an online certification program(s) through the Northwest Skills Institute. (Certificate tuition is significantly discounted with further subsidization opportunities being possible.)

Manufacturing & Engineering Co-op Program Information Session - Thursday, February 13th, 2025 from 6:30 - 7:30pm (Zoom).

Come hear from the MEC Program instructor about this 4-course co-op program!  The instructor can answer your questions about this full-time program taken in semester two for students in either Gr 11 or 12 next year.  The link to access this Zoom meeting was recently mailed to Gr 10/11 family homes.  (It is the same link as the Career Programs Info session being held on Jan 28th).

Program application is due Tuesday, March 11th and is available here. (For program running full-time February - June 2026 at Burnett Secondary). 

Submit application in person or by email to Mr. Bevan (program instructor) at Burnett Secondary School (email: wbevan@sd38.bc.ca).

Program Format:

  • Attend Burnett Secondary in the second semester of grade 11 or 12
  • Students may still graduate from their home high school
  • Program runs all day during 2nd semester.
  • Students engage in volunteer work experience for approximately 90 hours during the semester at manufacturing/engineering companies

Courses: (total 12-16 credits toward graduation)

  • Engineering 11
  • Skills Exploration 11/12
  • Work Experience 12
  • Work Force Training Certificate (optional)

OPTIONAL Northwest Skills Certificates to choose from:

  • Drafting and CAD Technician
  • Mechatronics & Industrial Automation Technician
  • CNC Lathe Production Technician
  • Advanced Manufacturing Technician
  • CNC Machining Centre Production Technician
  • Composites Manufacturing & Repair Technician
  • Quality Assurance Technician
  • Aerospace Electrical Assembly Technician
  • Aerospace Quality Technician
  • Aerospace Structures Technician