Program Outline

Location: Highland Secondary

Time: Monday – Friday; 9:00am-3:20pm

When: Semester 2 – February to June

Who: Open to all grade 11 and 12 students in the Comox Valley District 71

Industry work experience placements

Tours of local industries

This Tourism program equips students with foundational skills for success in post-secondary tourism and management programs at NIC, VIU, and beyond. Post-secondary Tourism students and graduates are in demand to fill a diverse range of employment opportunities across the sector, opening many possible career paths. Students will work within tourism and event management, including hospitality, eco tourism, Indigenous tourism, local attractions, and marketing.

Course Credit
Students will earn 20 credits towards graduation

• Tourism 12—4 credits
• Marketing 11/12– 4 credits
• Career Life Connections– 4 credits
• Workforce Training Certificate– 4 credits
• WEX 12A

How to Apply and Get Started

• Meet with the Careers Department at your school
• Complete a SD71 district application
• Schedule a meeting with your school counselor to confirm you’re enrolled in the appropriate courses to qualify for the sampler program.