Members of SCWEA may nominate one student by May 1st, annually. Click here to access the nomination form.
The Saskatchewan Career and Work Education Association (SCWEA) will provide two awards of $200 each to two graduating students in Saskatchewan. The SCWEA executive will perform a draw to determine the winners. The winning students will be notified, and asked to submit a photograph of themselves and a media/photo release signed by a parent or guardian. Criterion for the award will include the following:
- The student must have achieved or be in progress to earn a credit in a class with a work-based learning component (CWEX, Apprenticeship, PAA work placements, Volunteerism).
- The student must be graduating in the year the award is given.
- The student must have represented themselves well both in class activities and in their work placement.
- The student should have shown considerable development in the classroom and potential in regards to the foundational objectives of Career and Work Exploration with particular emphasis on:
- Development of their personal goals and characteristics in understanding themselves and the changing world around them.
- Demonstration of personal accountability, communication and networking skills.
- Recognition of transferable and employ-ability skills and the wide scope of career opportunities.
- Responsible participation in their work placement in a safe and healthy manner.
- Progress in the development of a career and/or work portfolio.
- Ability to interact positively and effectively with others in regards to career education.