Work And Volunteer Experience (WAVE)
What is WAVE?
Work And Volunteer Experience (WAVE) allows grade 10-12 students in the Langley School District to earn graduation credits for paid and unpaid work with a local employer. Students will have an 80 to 170-hour placement with employers as entry-level employees and/or job shadows.
Employer Benefits
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- Accessing students who are eager to gain paid or unpaid work experience
- Working with the next generation of employees
- Building connections with students, schools and the community
- Testing out potential workers with the opportunity to hire them
Employer Responsibilities
- Having active WorkSafe BC coverage for employees
- Interview students
- Sign Documents
- Mentor students
- Provide meaningful work
- Supervise students
- Understanding the WAVE course and process
Student Benefits
- Explore career options
- Learn by doing, hands on experiences
- Transition from school to work
- Gain confidence in an area of interest
- Establish a professional network
- Get experience in real workplaces
- Gain up to eight school credits for learning outside of the classroom
Want to learn more?
- See more info on our WAVE Employer brochure
Ready to get involved?
- Have questions? Please contact us!
Example Documents
WAVE Agreement formalize the agreement for a student to attend a workplace. Unpaid agreements allow students coverage of WorkSafe BC coverage as an employee of the Province of BC. Paid agreements state that WorkSafe BC coverage will be provided by the Employer
A Work Site Analysis is completed by Langley School District staff when visiting a new employer to assess workplace safety.