Strengthening co-op and career education is the aim of the “Passport to Prosperity” program, which Fort High staff will get a chance to learn more about this Friday.
“‘Passport to Prosperity’ is a new program that’s in accordance with changes in the curriculum. But it’s more about things that, regionally, many schools have had in place for some time,” said Mike Furlong, regional program co-ordinator, who will visit FFHS that day.
“My visit’s part of a one-time blitz,” he noted. “Our prime target is the employers. We’re trying to increase not only the number but the range of employers to participate in co-op programs.”
Principal Ian Simpson said he’s interested to see what the initiative will do for school-to-work transition at Fort High.
“The Ministry of Education is emphasizing reform in all areas of the curriculum. We’re getting on board with this program, and looking forward to working with Mike,” he remarked.
Besides explaining the program to guidance staff at a 12:30 p.m. workshop, Furlong will present a “Passport to Prosperity” sign to Simpson.
“It’s a pretty big banner so I think we’ll be hanging underneath the sign on the south side of the school,” Simpson noted.
Fort High will be one of seven high schools in the region participating in the program.
“Passport” is a Ministry of Education program but it’s host agency here is the Northwest Training and Adjustment Board.
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