Parents

CFEE PARENT SEMINAR - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3rd, 2024 at 7:00pm.

Register now for this FREE session! This workshop will be presented by Kevin Maynard, VP of the Canadian Foundation for Economic Education, and hosted on the Zoom videoconferencing platform

Teen financial literacy is of paramount importance in today's society where overspending has become a common pitfall. Understanding the distinction between needs and wants is crucial for fostering responsible financial habits early on. Equipping teens with the knowledge and skills to manage their finances empowers them to make informed decisions, avoid debt traps, and build a secure future. Recognizing this need, we are offering two online sessions aimed at helping parents and teens navigate these challenging times. These sessions will provide practical guidance on budgeting, saving, distinguishing between essential and non-essential expenses, and fostering a mindset of financial responsibility. By investing in financial education, we pave the way for teens to achieve long-term financial stability and success.

Parents: April 3, 2024 ONLINE Register HERE   or use the QR or link on the poster.

In this workshop, you will learn:  discussion starters and lesson plans you can use easily with kids to learn about the money decisions that they will experience and in ways that are age appropriate, goal setting and budgeting and financial tips to transition to post secondary and the world of work.  In addition, you will hear the most requested financial information and topics asked about by youth, and the free resources you can use to help address these topics with them.

NOTE: A CFEE session planned specifically for students will be held May 8th (7pm).  Information for that session will be sent out a week prior.

 

Be sure to scroll to the bottom so you don't miss parent resource information...

CONTACT US...

If you would like to ask questions of our Career Programs staff about any of our programs please email careerprograms@sd38.bc.ca.   You may also call (leave message) at 604-668-6000 ext 3766.

Please check our "Events and Dates" tab for information and view our program brochure here.  Our "application season" has started and due dates for specific program applications are in our brochure and are shown there.  "Our Programs" tab provides details about our programs, most of which are "dual credit".  Program-specific applications are found on the respective program pages.

WHAT IS DUAL CREDIT?

Dual credit makes it possible for grades 11 and 12 students to take post-secondary courses and receive credit towards both high school graduation and post-secondary credentials.  In addition to providing the post-secondary credits, these courses count as elective credit at the Grade 12 level.  As such, in Richmond SD38, tuition is covered for our dual-credit courses/programs offered.  Students are responsible for covering associated books, fees, equipment etc. costs.

FINDING INFORMATION ABOUT OUR OFFERINGS IN SD38

Please refer to the email and phone number listed above.  When our SD38 Career Programs Office has upcoming information sessions or events to be made aware of, an email will be sent to families via your child's secondary school.  We also have slat boards inside or just outside each secondary school's counselling area with information and our Youth Train in Trades program applications.

 

RESOURCES FOR PARENTS/STUDENTS

1. EDUCATION PLANNER BC  EducationPlannerBC provides students with the tools to plan, search, and apply to public post-secondary institutions in British Columbia.  Explore the Plan, Search, Path and Apply sections of this site!

2. BC TRANSFER GUIDE  BC Transfer Guide allows students to check what post-secondary credits transfer to other post-secondary institutions.

3. WorkBC PARENT GUIDE  Families and educators will find the WorkBC Parents’ Guide an invaluable resource. It offers practical ideas, exercises and resources to help you talk with youth as they explore career and educational pathways.  It is available in multiple languages.

4. BC GRADUATION PROGRAM GUIDE This program guide provides the overview of BC's Graduation Program, including curriculum, assessment, reporting and graduation requirements.

5. SKILLEDTRADESBC  View all recognized trades in BC, their program pathway, curriculum (program outlines) and more.  After viewing the SkilledTradesBC "Youth" tab, take a look at the Foundation/Level 1 programs we offer in Richmond for students who are still in high school (on this website in the "our programs" tab).  It's a significant savings to start early!