What is Work Experience (WEX)?
ABOUT WEX
WEX is designed for grade 12 (and responsible grade 11) students to explore and mentor in a local workplace environment to gain first hand ("real world") knowledge about a perspective career field while attaining credits for graduating. Work experience is intended to help prepare students for the transition from secondary school to the real world or further education and training for post secondary studies.
This course is as much a community project as it is a school curriculum course. Students will work within our community making connections and dealing with professionals in industries from our local Hatchery, to our Mechanic shops, to our restaurant/ hotels and many other trades and worksites.
What will students do on the job?
While working at a job site of their choice, students will work as a trainee learning all the ins and outs of the job. Students will demonstrate a responsible work ethic and be a valued member of the team. Students should arrive punctually on the agreed upon day and time to work with a positive attitude and be ready to learn. We hope to place students where they would best fit, not only for their interests, but also for the employer as we value the opportunity the employer has allowed our students to be a part of.
WEX 12 Requirements
To complete the SAMS WEX course students will work on site 85 hours over one semester, usually on Fridays or a pre arranged day. Students will complete an additional 35 hours of in class work to complete the 120 required hours. For WEX 12B the course material will have already been covered and students will work 110 hours with the addition of project based learning in class. Work typically happens during the normal school day: typically Friday and/or weekends or evenings if the chosen work place is only open during those specific times.
SAMS WEX SUCCESS STORIES
AVIATION ASSISTANT
AVIATION ASSISTANT
AVIATION ASSISTANT
What advice do you have for students
enrolling in the WEX program?
“Find a place of work you have a good amount of interest in and see it as a good opportunity instead of work.”
What is the best part of your job?
"The best part of working there is being able to work outside almost everyday. Everyone who works there is very helpful, explaining and always in good spirits."
Keelan Nelson
mechanic
AVIATION ASSISTANT
AVIATION ASSISTANT
What advice do you have for future
students enrolling in the WEX program?
“Do something you like doing, or you are good at. Work helps you learn responsibility and teaches you new skills”
Dylan Desaulniers
TOURISM
AVIATION ASSISTANT
TOURISM
What knowledge, skills, or positive
things have you gained from your work placement?
“WEX has introduced me to new people, taught me the possible highs and lows of the tourism industry, and gave me a job that I can continue throughout the summer to save money for university.”
Elsie Carlson
MECHANIC
RETAIL CUSTOMER SERVICE
HARDWARE STORE REP
What is the best part of WEX?
“The WEX program is good for preparing you for your future. It allows you to experience different jobs and have a better idea of what you want to achieve for yourself.”
Luke Wheatley
HARDWARE STORE REP
RETAIL CUSTOMER SERVICE
HARDWARE STORE REP
What is the best part of your job?
“The best part of the WEX program is doing well and getting a job later to make money for the future."
Richard Bowes-Siwallace
RETAIL CUSTOMER SERVICE
RETAIL CUSTOMER SERVICE
RETAIL CUSTOMER SERVICE
What is the best part of your job?
“I would say the best part of working is being
social with the community.”
What advice do you have for future students enrolling in WEX program?
“Always have a positive attitude when working towards your dreams.”
Catriona Schooner