What is CEP?
CEP is a three-year program designed as an alternative to secondary school for students who are interested in a program that combines academic courses with occupational skills training and on-the-job experience.
Who can apply to CEP?
Any student entering grades 10 through 12.
How to apply
Please contact Trevor Foley via email or at 902-396-2750 Ext 1056
Benefits of CEP?
- CEP offers a hands-on approach to learning
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Smaller classes.
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Students participate in a co-op placement in December and June (4 weeks total)
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Courses are designed to meet the needs of all learners.
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Students are eligible to proceed to post-secondary education
- Students have regular access to CEP program support teacher.
- Opportunity for employment from co-op placement.
CEP Shop Courses:
Food Services:
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Preparation, cooking, and serving food
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Working with commercial kitchen equipment
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Food handling and sanitization Following and adapting recipes
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Venue design
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Team Work
Automotive:
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Study the systems of a vehicle (brake, exhaust, suspension, electrical)
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General maintenance
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Detailing
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Tire changing, rotation, and balancing
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Oil changes
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Welding
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Repair and replace motors
Retail:
Building Systems:
Facts About CEP:
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Students complete all provincial requirements and graduate with a Nova Scotia high school diploma. (18 credits)
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CEP students can be enrolled in academic Math and English.
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Students graduate with their peers and are involved in all aspects of high school life
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Students will be eligible to participate in a co-op placement
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Students have opportunity for apprenticeship hours
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Students can go to a post-secondary institution, ex. NSCC
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Students have the opportunity for additional certification in WHIMIS, First Aid and Food Handling.