10/08/2026
We’re flashing back to a summer filled with ! Let’s catch up with Hugh Sutherland School grade 12 student Parker H., who spent his work experience placement with Clark Builders.
Parker’s days were hands-on. He stripped and moved materials, then banded them so the crane could pick them up and carry them where they were needed.
Parker worked with Clark Builders with his future in mind. He saw that a placement there could lead to an apprenticeship in carpentry, and the chance to work on big projects appealed to him. Learning on those projects was his favourite part of the job.
Carpentry runs in Parker’s circle, too. Two of his cousins own their own businesses, and both influenced his decision to get into the trade. After graduation, Parker plans to apprentice as a carpenter.
Work experience placements like this one give high school students the chance to build real-world skills, explore potential career paths, and gain confidence in a workplace setting while still in school. If you are an employer, or know an employer who would be willing to help one of our great students build some valuable job experience, please contact Careers at www.careersnextgen.ca or 1-888-757-7172. CAREERS is a not-for-profit organization that partners with Chinook’s Edge to guide youth into successful career pathways.
