High school not preparing young people for the work world: study

Submitted by chris.hartman on Sun, 10/14/2018 - 20:01

The following is an article from Global News: 

A Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) study found 56 per cent of Saskatchewan employers do not think high schools are properly preparing young people for today’s jobs.

The group says schools are focusing more on higher education than practical skills, leaving a gap when teens start the hunt for their first jobs.

“Basic skills of being professional with customers, having a good attitude or being on time consistently and, not constantly being on your phone,” CFIB vice-president of Prairie and agri-business Marilyn Braun-Pollon said.

CFIB would also like to see small businesses give schools input on curriculum.

The youth unemployment rate is almost double the national average.

Visit us at the Spring Home Show!

Submitted by chris.hartman on Wed, 03/21/2018 - 14:58

The Advanced Construction Technology Program at Campus Regina Public has teamed up with SEARCH: Student Energy in Action for Regina Community Health for a fundraiser.

They have spent the semester building Backyard Studio's and the tickets are now available.

The tickets are 1 for $10 or 3 for $20.

The Backyard Studio's have a retail value of $20,000, and it includes a $1200 gas BBQ.

Spring Sale on Roses and Scrapers

Submitted by chris.hartman on Thu, 04/26/2018 - 09:54

It is BBQ season and you're going to need a new wireless brush. Advanced Construction and Technology has a few scrapers left over and will produce more when you pre-order them. 

The welding shop has a few garden roses left and are looking to get rid of them before the end of the semester. Our previous Valentines Day sale raised over $300 for the Regina Humane Society. 

Both can be picked up in our school office. 

To pre-order your scraper through the office by calling 523-3300.

 

 

More than one choice at Campus Regina Public

Submitted by chris.hartman on Fri, 04/20/2018 - 14:41

Regina Public Schools has offered students the opportunity to explore various career options when they attend Campus Regina Public. Many students try a variety of different courses and discover a skill set and passion for their new found interest area. This example is exemplified with Grade 12 student Savannah Behr. 

Savannah has first came to CRP in Grade 11, to try her hand at Cosmetology. She enjoyed her first semester, but wanted to try something new. In the second semester, she signed up for the welding program within the school. In that class, she was able to continue to show her creativity when she discovered metal art. 

It was a hard decision for her to make when she came back in Grade 12, she was torn between cosmetology and welding. Luckily, she did both!