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The Sooke School DistrictB次元官网网址檚 career development co-ordinator said the trick is for students to find their passion, and a career information evening Feb. 17 at Royal Bay secondary has an eye on giving West Shore youth a sneak peek into the future.

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Information booths, employers and exhibitors, and trade schools will showcase career ideas and options.

Representatives will be looking to spark conversations with students about making the transition to whichever pathway they choose, whether it is a trade school, university or heading directly into the workforce.

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That means getting students into a proper transition program, to make sure they have their graduation requirements met and they have a clear path charted out, he added.

Next weekB次元官网网址檚 event, starting at 6:30 p.m., is geared towards West Shore students in Grades 9 to 12.

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alim@goldstreamgazette.com