School District#27 (SD27) superintendent Mark Thiessen recently talked to students at the University of British Columbia (UBC) explaining the options and placements that are available in SD27.
He also made a PowerPoint presentation, Community Based Field Experience, with the UBC teacher candidate students.
Thiessen told the students that SD27 is one of four rural school districts that will be taking teacher candidates for community-based teacher placements.
After his trip, he shared his PowerPoint with the school board, and reported on the results of his visit to UBC.
The success of Thiessen's UBC visit was demonstrated when he told trustees that 70 students have applied, and noted 30 will be selected.
There is an opportunity for more community members to get involved, he said, because of the overwhelming response of teacher candidates who have indicated they would like to come to SD27.
He noted UBC has committed to SD27 for three years.
"It was suggested this is a great opportunity for our area; having people come to our district to see what it is like and to find an empathy for working with at-risk kids."
Thiessen noted teacher candidates have been offered accommodation at the district's dorm in Williams Lake.
"We would like to be able to offer the candidates Cariboo-Chilcotin experiences on the weekends to show-off what the area has to offer."