The Cooperative Vocational Education Program at Maples Collegiate in Winnipeg is an excellent way to a career, not just a job. Five trades are offered, each one linked to Post Secondary Education, and Nationally and Provincially recognised. You can complete Senior 4 and get the first year of your trade certification all in the same year!
Maples CVE's unique feature is the extended work placement portion of the program. You actually work in the field in your chosen trade for six to seven months, doing the actual job and making valuable contacts in the industry. You can put "Experience" on your resume!
We offer:
Aviation Trades and Technology, Auto Body Repair and Painting / Auto Mechanical Repair, Culinary Services, Hospitality Services, and Health Care Aide
All the programs are structured as follows:
An initial four or five weeks in class learning the basics.
An extended work placement - up to thirty weeks, four days a week on the job, one day in class.
In the Aviation Program, the last six weeks are spent at Stevenson Aviation and Aerospace Training Centre.
For students going into Senior 4, the program is free! You can earn up to 10 High School credits toward your graduation, taking Senior 4 Math and English in the afternoons.
Graduates and young adult learners are accepted. There is a nominal fee of $300.00, An interview and transcript is required for all courses.
Students residing outside Seven Oaks School Division are accepted.
The age restriction in the Health Care Aide Program is 21 and under.
Males, females and minorities are welcome in all programs.
Click the links for the program that interests you.
Call 586-0423 for further information.