Key components in the success of this model

• each school has a designated career program facilitator;
• strong parent, administrator, and board support, as well as a mandate from the ministry of education;
• open to all students of all abilities (not viewed as only appropriate for those not doing well in school);
• builds team approach to education of individuals;each school has a designated career program facilitator;
• requires strong student participation, thereby students assume more responsibility for learning and decision-making;
• provides for the broadening of responsibility for total education by developing partnerships in the community;
• all work placements relate to school curriculum, providing relevance for students;
• strong parent involvement from the beginning;
• placements based on student's individual interests and goals;
• strong community and school partnership council to advise and assist with program development and quality.