Work Studies

In Manitoba, students need 30 credits (17 compulsory + 13 electives) to graduate. The province has frameworks for Student Initiated Projects and Credits for Employment. We decided to combine them into what we call “Work Studies” and allow students to earn up to 4 work study credits to replace book/class-based electives. They can do these during the summer or after school.

We have kept our process quite streamlined and simple, trying to give as many of our students opportunities as possible. This helps make graduation more attainable for those less academically inclined, and recognizes that much learning takes place outside of the classroom.