Course planning for the 2025/2026 school year begins in February 2025. Counsellors will be communicating with students and parents to discuss course selection along with graduation and post-secondary entrance requirements. Look out for information sessions held at your school. Students and parents are encouraged to participate in these meetings and to then carefully review their choices together to make wise decisions. Planning carefully for a successful graduation and to maximize post-secondary opportunities is critical.
Delta’s secondary schools offer various programs to help students gain an understanding of different careers. These provide students with current and relevant information about career options and are geared to help learners:
- explore different careers
- prepare for further education and training in a career area
- get a head start on technical training
Below are some of the options open to students. Applications are due February 2025 for programs beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year.
For more detailed information, please contact your school’s career program facilitator or visit: https://deltalearns.ca/careers/
Biomedical and Health Science program – in partnership with KPU
Students who are accepted onto this program will start FULL TIME in February 2026 and take Biology 1110, Biology 1160, English 1100 and Psychology 1110. If accepted the Delta School District pays the tuition.
Pathways that this program/course can lead to:
- Nursing
- Psych Nursing
- Medical and Health Services Manager
- Biomedical Scientist
- Public Health Officer/Analyst
- Biotechnologist
The Degrees at KPU that those courses can be used for are:
- Bachelors of Science: Health Science
- Bachelors of Science: Biology
- Bachelors of Science: Nursing/Psych Nursing
- Transfer Credit
All applications are due before February 28 and acceptance letters are sent in June. For more details, visit: https://deltalearns.ca/careers/healthscience/
Aquatic Leadership Certification – in partnership with the City of Delta Parks, Recreation and Culture
Students who are accepted onto this program will start in September 2025 and will take Bronze Cross, Bronze Medallion, Swim and Life Saving Instructor and Standard First Aid. In addition, students will receive Active Living 11 or 12 credits.
By successfully completing this series of classes, students will fulfill the necessary prerequisites to become eligible for employment as an Aquatics Instructor. In addition, they will be well on their way to completing the lifeguard certification.
The program takes place at Sungod Recreation Centre in North Delta. All applications are due before February 28, 2025. For more details, visit: https://deltalearns.ca/careers/aquatic-certification/
Youth Train in Trades – In Partnership with BCIT, KPU, VCC and FTI and SkillsTradesBC
Youth Train in Trades is a program for Grade 11 and 12 students that offers Level 1 industry apprenticeship training, which is the first step towards becoming a journeyperson.
Accepted students earn dual credits toward both high school graduation and apprenticeship training. The program is offered in partnership with BCIT, VCC, KPU, FTI, and District Designated Trainer facilities. Upon completion, students receive credit for the Level 1 technical training component, giving them a head start on post-secondary education and valuable skills for the workforce.
If accepted, the Delta School District pays the tuition, while students are responsible for materials/tools, safety gear, textbooks, travel and modules.
The application process includes a site visit, and entry is competitive due to limited spaces. Applications are due before February 28, 2025. For more information visit: https://deltalearns.ca/careers/train-in-trades/
CTC – CADD (Computer Aided Drafting & Design) – Dual Credit Opportunity
Grade 11 and 12 students can apply for the Drafting Citation program at Kwantlen Polytechnic University Cloverdale to get a head start on their studies.
Upon successful completion, students earn both high school graduation credits and Kwantlen credits toward their diploma. Courses are offered part-time, typically two evenings a week (Tues/Thurs) in the Spring, Fall, and Summer semesters.
Three courses are available, with the option to earn a fourth course credit (CADD 1100) through an assessment as students have already taken Drafting 11 and/or 12. If accepted, the district covers tuition, while students are responsible for books and transportation. Applications are due before February 28, 2025. For more information, please visit: https://deltalearns.ca/careers/cadd/
Junior Firefighter Camp Grades 11/12
The Junior Firefighting Program will give applicants a true understanding of the basic components, both physical and educational, of Delta Fire & Rescue’s basic training for new recruits. The educational component will test the applicant’s knowledge learned in the classroom of firefighting equipment, fire behavior, the fire tetrahedron and the products of combustion, to name a few. The practical component of the program will test the applicant’s strength, endurance and teamwork skills.
Applications are due before February 28, 2025. For more information, please visit: