Applications Open for Feb. & Sept. 2026

Careers & Tech Ed

Applied Skills & Career Programs

For international students looking to experience the uniqueness of a Canadian education, Burnaby’s Skills and Career Programs offer an exciting opportunity to explore hands-on learning and career-focused pathways that are often not available in their home country. Applied skills courses are a core part of the B.C. Graduation Program.

Applied Skills Courses

Our Applied Skills courses allow students to gain hands-on experience in:

Business Education

Culinary Arts

Electronics & Robotics

Information & Communications Technology

Woodworking & Carpentry

Textiles & Fashion Design

Automotives

Metalwork (Art Metal & Jewellry)

Career Programs & Enrichment Opportunities

Burnaby offers one-year specialized Career Education Programs in senior grades for the following.
Most include 2 weeks of unpaid work experience arranged by the school. Some also offer certification:

Industry Certification Programs

Cisco Networking Academy, Microsoft IT Academy, Palo Alto Cyber Security, Kinesiology & Fitness Trainor

Music Production & Technology

Robotics

Health Sciences

For students interested in future health-related careers

Film & Broadcasting

Hands-on production experience in a professional environment

DigiPen Game Development
(2 years)

Engineering Summit (Cariboo Hill)
(2 years)

Business Summit

These programs require an additional application and charge a small fee. To learn more about Career Programs & Enrichment Opportunities email international@burnabyschools.ca

Availability varies by school and may be subject to capacity and scheduling.