Sem 1 or 2 - 2 or 4 credits

2 cr only possible in Automotive, Hairstyling, ECE, or culinary

2025/26 on Hold

sem 1 or 2 only - 4 credits

Paid co-op

Sem 2 only - 4 credits

College Component

Sem 1 or 2 - 4 credits + 1 dual credit

STEP to Construction - Specialized Trades Exploration Program to Construction

This unique to the TDSB program provides a great opportunity for students to experience the construction industry through participation in a variety of skilled trades, while working on a single construction site. Students remain on the home school's roll while participating in work placements across the city with some of Ontario's largest building companies.

Choice of: High rise or TTC

STEP TO CONSTRUCTION

If you have any students for Semester 2, February 2025, who are interested in a construction placement where they will experience and explore a variety of Construction trades before they make their final career decisions, then the Specialized Trades Exploration Program to Construction is ideal for them.  Students will have the opportunity to spend some time starting with the management team, then a variety of trades on a rotation with labourers, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and many other trades, and earn up to 5 high school credits and 1 college credit.  Placements may be on Hi-Rise, Low-Rise Construction sites, Hospitals, Industrial, Commercial, Institutional, and TTC.

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Also, new Construction Placements in civil engineering, structural engineering, project management, architecture, estimating, urban planning, health & safety, and interior design.

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Also, New Construction Placements rotated at the TTC - Toronto Transit Commission

Students will rotate through 3 different trades at the TTC, such as Sheet Metal, Overhead (Electrical,) Streetcar, Repair Shop (repair overhead doors and small engine tools), Fire Protection (fire extinguisher maintenance & sprinkler system maintenance), Paint (repair drywall and paint) & Sign shop.

 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• Student resume

• Signed Expression of Interest - (Application Front & Back)

• Ontario Status Report (teacher gets it)

• IEP

• Teacher email advising if a student is interested in a placement on a construction site or TTC.

As part of this program, students also participate in a dual credit program, earning one college credit in addition to their 4 cooperative education credits!

Information flyer - 

Sem 1 or 2 - 4 credits + 1 dual credit

STEP to Transportation - Specialized Trades Exploration Program to Transportation

This full-day 4-credit Coop program provides a great opportunity for students to experience the Transportation/transit industry through participation in a variety of skilled trades at TTC Garages. Students remain on the home school's roll while participating in work placements at one of twelve TTC Repair and Maintenance Garages. All students become OYAP Participants and will receive documentation confirming the completion of their hours, should they wish to pursue the trade as a career.

As part of this program, students will also participate in a dual credit program, earning one college credit in addition to their cooperative education courses!

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• Student resume

• Student cover letter

• Signed Expression of Interest - (Application Front & Back)

• Ontario Status Report (teacher gets it)

• IEP

• Information flyer

Sem 1 or 2 - 4 credits

PACE - Pre-Apprenticeship Cooperative Education   

PACE is a TDSB in-house construction program. It  is offered in collaboration with TDSB's Design, Construction, Maintenance department, and its trades union, the Maintenance and Construction Skilled Trades Council (MCSTC). Students will have an opportunity to explore a skilled trade within the construction sector, through a co-op experience alongside TDSB trades person employees.

Skilled trades placements (In-person Only):

• Electrician

• Carpenter

• Plumber

• Bricklayer

• Sheet Metal Worker

• Heating and Air Conditioning

The PACE program allows students the opportunity to experience a variety of skilled trades in the construction sector, while gaining valuable work experience; earn 4 credits in cooperative education while developing skills related to construction; gain certifications and awareness training recognized by industry.

When: Semesters 1 and 2 (Full Day, In-person Placements)

Students must be at least 16 years of age and committed to attending a cooperative education placement within the TDSB.

 The process:

• Semester 1 application documents are emailed to the co-op teacher in May, for the following school year

• Semester 2 application documents are emailed to the co-op teacher in November

• Student completes the PACE Online Form, which includes the selection of their skilled trade and choice of placement location

• Student additionally submits their resume and cover letter

• Co-op teacher forwards the student’s credit counselling summary 

• Advancing students will be invited to interview for the co-op posts they have applied for and the selected candidates will participate in pre-placement training including Working at Heights  and TDSB Compliance and Orientation, prior to the expected start date

• Students who are 18 years of age and older, must undergo a Police Record Check (PRC) through the TDSB PRC office located at 17 Fairmeadow Avenue, Room 107. The process takes approximately 4 weeks and selected students must attain a clear report prior to starting their placements. (see TDSB PRC policies and procedures.)

PACE Information Flyer          PACE Student Presentation (PDF Format)