Chemainus Secondary School grads have been hearing many messages as they embark on a new chapter of their lives.
There’s a lot of information to process from all those older and wiser, but the grads will ultimately have to find their own path. They’ll certainly be taking some of that information to heart in shaping what their futures will look like.
Many already know what they’re going to be doing in the weeks, months and even years ahead. Others might not know yet and that’s OK.
There’s lots of time to figure it all out. It’s not like whatever is being decided today or tomorrow has to stick for all time anyway.
Changing times mean a constantly changing education system and a corresponding job market that’s ever evolving into new areas while the demand in some traditional occupations remains the same.
The bottom line is the students themselves have to decide what feels right and what direction to take. There may be many career changes along the way due to a variety of circumstances that are beyond their control as well.
Students going on to post-secondary education can look forward to expanding their learning and eventually come to some realities about whether it’s the right fit for them.
The economy certainly weighs heavily for young people just starting out today. Living is very expensive to cover just the basics of food and shelter for starters.
But there’s also a lot of opportunities to secure high salaries in certain professions with the right training and attitude. With baby boomers retiring in droves, it’s opening up many jobs in the trades, for example, and there’s a high demand for workers to fill those roles.
The grads have already heard all of this. They’re weighing all the options and seeing where it takes them.
The path might be slightly interrupted by a desire to travel before settling into a permanent job. If the resources are there to do that, it’s a good option for some to take the time to explore this interesting world and then figure out what comes next.
In any case, the entire community wishes the Chemainus Secondary School 2023 grads the very best.
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