Career Development

Every two years, Sun West stages the ROADS TO SUCCESS Career Fair that brings all of Sun West's Grades 10 and 11 students to Rosetown where they visit displayers and see presentations from postsecondary institutions and potential employers from all over Western Canada. The video above features highlights from the most recent Career Fair on May 8, 2024.

At Sun West, we believe the journey to graduation—and beyond—starts the moment a child enters our school system. From Pre-K through Grade 12, every step is designed to build toward a successful future, with career development being an integral part of student learning.

As young people prepare for life after high school, they face many important decisions. Sun West encourages students to begin exploring career possibilities early so they can assess their interests, discover opportunities, build skills, and identify paths that will bring them fulfillment. This process is supported by our Career Development Teachers through our Career Development program. It involves strong partnerships among schools, families, and communities - all working together to help students navigate their road to success.

Sun West Career Development programming includes a wide range of opportunities and resources:

• Grade 9 Career Education (and other Middle Level Career Education Courses)
• Grade 9 and Beyond Transition Plan
• Grade 10 Employability Skills Portfolios (Grade 10 through 12)
• Grade 11 Assessment Inventories
• Grade 11 and 12 Individual and Group Career Counselling
• Career and Work Exploration (CWEX) including off-site work-based placements
• Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship Program
• Apprenticeship Credits
• Take Our Kids To Work
• Bi-annual ROADS TO SUCCESS Career Fair

Helpful Resources:

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Career Development Newsletter:  
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Student Career News - October 2025

Scholarships and Awards - October 2025

Click here to access MyBluePrint‍

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2025-2026 Career Development Team

Itinerant Career Counsellors:

Mrs. Sherry Brewer
Schools: Eaton School, Eston Composite School

Ms. Char Dansereau
Schools: Beechy School, Dinsmore Composite School, Lucky Lake School

Mrs. Amanda Ross
Schools: Elrose Composite School, Kyle Composite School, North West Central School  

Ms. Kristin Sampson
Schools: Davidson High School, Kenaston School, Loreburn School

Ms. Franki Younghans
School: Westcliffe Composite School

School-based Career Counsellors:

Ms. Talie Chupik – BCS 2000
Mrs. Cindy Tulp - Outlook High School  
Ms. Deavin Vanthuyne - Kindersley Composite School
Mr. Mitch Wintonyk – Rosetown Central High School
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Division Career Development Contacts:

Mr. Darryl Elaschuk – Sun West/Regina District Industry Education Council (RDIEC) Facilitator
Mrs. Vanessa Lewis - Learning Consultant

For more information contact:

Vanessa Lewis
Learning Consultant
vanessa.lewis@sunwestsd.ca
306-882-2677