Fraser Valley education partners unite to strengthen student pathways from kindergarten to post-secondary

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To support that goal, UFV and the districts plan to expand dual-credit programming in areas such as trades, humanities, sciences, and Indigenous language learning while also supporting communities of practice and joint workshops focused on teaching and assessment. Partners will explore professional development and curriculum alignment initiatives related to assessment, AI literacy, equity, and future-ready learning.

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This partnership also includes plans with employers to expand work-integrated learning opportunities, student shadowing experiences, and career-focused programming that builds employability skills and digital literacy.

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“The Chilliwack School District’s dual-credit partnerships in trades, health sciences, and early childhood education are giving students a meaningful head start toward their future,” says Rohan Arul-Pragasam, school superintendent with Chilliwack School District 33. “We are grateful for our partnership with UFV and for the opportunity to work alongside our secondary schools to support students in completing foundation-level training in Grade 12. In keeping with our strategic plan, this work strengthens student success, supports well-being and human flourishing, and helps students build confidence, earn credentials, and move successfully into post-secondary learning and career pathways.”

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UFV will allocate expertise, space, and personnel to support culturally grounded and land-based learning opportunities, with a focus on Indigenous engagement, reconciliation, and language revitalization. School districts will support opportunities for learning exchanges, campus visits, open houses, mentorship programs, and other transition activities.

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“The Fraser-Cascade School District is proud to work with 14 Indigenous communities and our surrounding community. Partnering with UFV strengthens the growth of our large geographic area that extends from Harrison, Agassiz, Hope, and Boston Bar,” says Balan Moorthy, superintendent of schools with Fraser-Cascade School District 78. “As we navigate our next steps in reconciliation, student transitions and post-secondary opportunities, we are delighted to align with UFV’s mission and mandate, with our motto, ‘Everyone pulling together to improve the achievement of all learners.’”

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Together, this partnership reflects a shared commitment across the Fraser Valley to support every student in navigating their educational journey with confidence, connection, and opportunity.

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For media inquiries:
Stacy Kirpichova, MA 
Acting Director, UFV Communications   
[email protected]

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About UFVLocated in the beautiful Fraser Valley just east of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is a fully accredited, public university that enrolls approximately 15,000 students per year. UFV has campuses and locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope.

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We offer more than 100 programs, including three master’s degrees, 21 bachelor’s degrees with majors, minors, and extended minors in more than 35 subject areas, four graduate certificates, and more than a dozen trades and technology programs.

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