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PCHS post-secondary & career fair
eases stress of career planning
by Cassie Kushniruk
When students near the end of their high school
journey, it can be extremely stressful deciding what
kind of career they want to pursue, which post-
secondary institution they want to attend, or even
what courses they want to take.
Parkland Composite High School hosted a career
& post-secondary fair on October 16 to ease the
stress of these difficult decisions and allow students
to be aware of the all the opportunities available to
them in the career and post-secondary field.
“Parkland does this event to help students see that
they need to look to their future,” said PCHS
Principal Mark Maris. “This may mean entering
directly into the work force or continuing with
further education. This event is but one part of the
'Your Future, Your Plan' program available to all
PCHS students.”
A variety of post-secondary institutions and
businesses were in attendance to provide students
with information to help bring them one step closer
to pursuing the career of their dreams. “Special to
the career fair is looking into what careers are
available within our communities and then also
what is needed in order to pursue that particular
path,” added PCHS Teacher Lindsay Gohmann.
Alberta Health Services was in attendance to let
students know that there are a lot more hospital On October 16, Parkland Composite High School held a post-secondary and career fair to help students
career opportunities than just nursing, highlighting ease the stress involved with choosing a career path after high school. photo Cassie Kushniruk
other career opportunities such as mental health
therapist, medical assistant, clinical laboratory
technician and more.
Work Wild, an educational program promoting
forestry-related career opportunities available in the
province, was also in attendance for students
interested in pursuing a career in the outdoors.
“We're talking about becoming a forester, working
in the skilled trades within the industry, working as
an engineer, working in communications; all the
different types of jobs,” said Work Wild Forestry
Educator Emma Kniel.
“I think it's always nice for students to know that
if they like camping and hiking and quadding, there
are jobs in the province that will pay them to do
that every day,” Kniel added.
Alberta Supports was also present to help
students narrow down choosing a career based on
their personal strengths, likes and dislikes. “Our
office is able to help you with either career
planning 101, doing your resume for you, etc.,”
said Alberta Supports Career & Appointment
Consultant Kendra Meropoulis. “I think the best
part that they're going to take away today is finding
their interests and their skills to then identify what
kind of career they may be interested in.”
The Yellowhead County Fire Department was
also in attendance to promote their cadet program,
which allows students ages 16-18 to better
understand the firefighting career through an
experience that balances both classroom and hands-
on learning. “They can roll over into the fire
service and become a member once they turn 18,”
said Yellowhead County Fire Department Captain
of Training Corrine Grant. “There's a few students
who are thinking about joining next year.” The Edson Veterinary Clinic was in attendance at Parkland's post-secondary & career fair on October 16
promoting different job opportunities available within the vet clinic with the help of some furry friends.
photo Cassie Kushniruk
Parkland Principal gives presentation at Fall Collaborative in Edmonton
submitted GYPSD centered learning environment. critical importance of staff building relationships
For example, along with the addition of a FLEX with their students. "These relationships are the
Principal Mark Maris from Parkland Composite block of time, each PCHS student is given a building blocks that allow us to help students stay
High School (PCHS) in Edson presented his comprehensive and personalized academic plan in school when they struggle," said Maris.
school's story at the Fall Collaborative for Moving called “Your Future. Your Plan”, and they can also "Parkland has seen a dramatic decrease in its
Forward with High School Redesign in Edmonton access additional resources and support from the dropout rate because of the effort staff makes to get
on October 7. Pacer Success Centre that houses academic and to know each student."
Principal Maris spoke about their focus on high career advisors, an off-campus coordinator, To learn more about High School Redesign,
school completion and how the provincial High independent learning classes, and access to the please visit https://www.alberta.ca/moving-
School Redesign initiative continues to support library resources. forward-with-high-school-redesign.aspx.
PCHS's various strategies to create a more student- Principal Maris also shared his thoughts on the
PAGE 12 MONDAY OCTOBER 7, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY OCTOBER 21, 2019 PAGE 13
PCHS post-secondary & career fair
eases stress of career planning
by Cassie Kushniruk
When students near the end of their high school
journey, it can be extremely stressful deciding what
kind of career they want to pursue, which post-
secondary institution they want to attend, or even
what courses they want to take.
Parkland Composite High School hosted a career
& post-secondary fair on October 16 to ease the
stress of these difficult decisions and allow students
to be aware of the all the opportunities available to
them in the career and post-secondary field.
“Parkland does this event to help students see that
they need to look to their future,” said PCHS
Principal Mark Maris. “This may mean entering
directly into the work force or continuing with
further education. This event is but one part of the
'Your Future, Your Plan' program available to all
PCHS students.”
A variety of post-secondary institutions and
businesses were in attendance to provide students
with information to help bring them one step closer
to pursuing the career of their dreams. “Special to
the career fair is looking into what careers are
available within our communities and then also
what is needed in order to pursue that particular
path,” added PCHS Teacher Lindsay Gohmann.
Alberta Health Services was in attendance to let
students know that there are a lot more hospital On October 16, Parkland Composite High School held a post-secondary and career fair to help students
career opportunities than just nursing, highlighting ease the stress involved with choosing a career path after high school. photo Cassie Kushniruk
other career opportunities such as mental health
therapist, medical assistant, clinical laboratory
technician and more.
Work Wild, an educational program promoting
forestry-related career opportunities available in the
province, was also in attendance for students
interested in pursuing a career in the outdoors.
“We're talking about becoming a forester, working
in the skilled trades within the industry, working as
an engineer, working in communications; all the
different types of jobs,” said Work Wild Forestry
Educator Emma Kniel.
“I think it's always nice for students to know that
if they like camping and hiking and quadding, there
are jobs in the province that will pay them to do
that every day,” Kniel added.
Alberta Supports was also present to help
students narrow down choosing a career based on
their personal strengths, likes and dislikes. “Our
office is able to help you with either career
planning 101, doing your resume for you, etc.,”
said Alberta Supports Career & Appointment
Consultant Kendra Meropoulis. “I think the best
part that they're going to take away today is finding
their interests and their skills to then identify what
kind of career they may be interested in.”
The Yellowhead County Fire Department was
also in attendance to promote their cadet program,
which allows students ages 16-18 to better
understand the firefighting career through an
experience that balances both classroom and hands-
on learning. “They can roll over into the fire
service and become a member once they turn 18,”
said Yellowhead County Fire Department Captain
of Training Corrine Grant. “There's a few students
who are thinking about joining next year.” The Edson Veterinary Clinic was in attendance at Parkland's post-secondary & career fair on October 16
promoting different job opportunities available within the vet clinic with the help of some furry friends.
photo Cassie Kushniruk
Parkland Principal gives presentation at Fall Collaborative in Edmonton
submitted GYPSD centered learning environment. critical importance of staff building relationships
For example, along with the addition of a FLEX with their students. "These relationships are the
Principal Mark Maris from Parkland Composite block of time, each PCHS student is given a building blocks that allow us to help students stay
High School (PCHS) in Edson presented his comprehensive and personalized academic plan in school when they struggle," said Maris.
school's story at the Fall Collaborative for Moving called “Your Future. Your Plan”, and they can also "Parkland has seen a dramatic decrease in its
Forward with High School Redesign in Edmonton access additional resources and support from the dropout rate because of the effort staff makes to get
on October 7. Pacer Success Centre that houses academic and to know each student."
Principal Maris spoke about their focus on high career advisors, an off-campus coordinator, To learn more about High School Redesign,
school completion and how the provincial High independent learning classes, and access to the please visit https://www.alberta.ca/moving-
School Redesign initiative continues to support library resources. forward-with-high-school-redesign.aspx.
PCHS's various strategies to create a more student- Principal Maris also shared his thoughts on the
