high school

Alternative pathways to success – so many possibilities

Alternative pathways to success – so many possibilities

“I feel like Reboot Plus should be integrated into high school. This should be a high school course. I now have options in front of me." Reboot Plus connects students to the world of work and possibility by having students meet professionals in fields of their...

Reboot Plus Ready to Launch in Calgary

Reboot Plus Ready to Launch in Calgary

Bow Valley College and the Calgary Chamber of Commerce Join Forces to Introduce Innovative Youth Labour Market Program An innovative youth program is expanding to Calgary, Alberta thanks to a partnership between Bow Valley College, Douglas College, PEERs Employment...

A Student Finds Their Career Path With Reboot Plus

A Student Finds Their Career Path With Reboot Plus

“Nothing lasts forever, and things can change if you want them too." A recent graduate of the Reboot Plus program shares their journey to discovering their career aspirations.  The High School Experience Isn’t for Everyone “In Grade 9 I started skipping class a lot...

How Reboot Plus Can Help Vulnerable Youth Graduate and Thrive

How Reboot Plus Can Help Vulnerable Youth Graduate and Thrive

12 – 16% of Canada’s youth will not graduate from high school. How Reboot Plus Can Help Vulnerable Youth Graduate and Thrive High schools are rife with students who have, for varied reasons, checked out and need help to graduate high school. These students need extra...

How Reboot Plus Bridges High School Students into Post-Secondary

How Reboot Plus Bridges High School Students into Post-Secondary

“The cool factor of being able to go to college provided significant buy-in and engagement for my students." Adam Outhwaite is a Careers Teacher with the New Westminster School District. His school Administrator introduced him to the Reboot Plus program offered...

5 Ways Our Villages Can Help Youth Stay on Track to Graduate

5 Ways Our Villages Can Help Youth Stay on Track to Graduate

A Village of Opportunity “It takes a village to support students navigating the transition from High School.  It is important we take the opportunities as they come to develop skills for the students’ futures.” Debbie Holmes is a Work Transitions Specialist with the...

A Student’s Journey to Knowing Their Self

A Student’s Journey to Knowing Their Self

The biggest benefit of the Reboot Plus program is the confidence it gave me. A Lucky Encounter I found out about the Reboot Plus program through a family friend who has connections with the program. I wasn’t in a great place. I didn’t have any aspirations or goals. I...

How Reboot Plus Can Help Youth Discover Their Career Path

How Reboot Plus Can Help Youth Discover Their Career Path

It can be difficult to understand why one should be concerned with finishing high school when there is no clear vision of what lies beyond. With funding from the Future Skills Centre, Douglas College Training Group, the Burnaby Board of Trade, and PEERS Employment...

Sharing Career Insight With Students of the Reboot Plus Program

Sharing Career Insight With Students of the Reboot Plus Program

Vanessa Marshall works as an Artist Manager at DNEG (VFX company) and part time as a Course Instructor at Vancouver Film School teaching networking, social media and branding. Her main function as an Artist Manager is to build relationships with her team and support...