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.