Learn from the Stories of Others

What do post-secondary graduates say about the institutions they attended? About the programs they took? You can learn a lot about a career from the stories of students who have graduated.

Explore Online

If you’re interested in exploring different areas of study, visit Perspectives. You’ll find the personal stories of current post-secondary students and graduates in video interviews.

B.C. Student Outcomes Highlights presents the experience of graduates nine to 20 months after they complete their programs. Find out how satisfied they are with their education and how many are employed, unemployed or engaged in further study.

Talk to People

In addition, see our Guide to Information Interviews. It explains how you can learn more about a job directly from the people who do it. Are you a post-secondary student? Your institution may have a program to connect you with former graduates who can share their experience and advice.

Success Story: Raven

Raven, a 28-year-old single mother of two, worked in a number of jobs. She heard about the ITA Women in Trades Training initiative at a Métis Centre and found the right career fit in the plumbing trade. Raven hopes to become a Red Seal Certified plumber after her four years of apprenticeship.

Source: Industry Training Authority (ITA) Women in Trades Training (WITT)