Skills Trades and Technologies
Skilled Trades and Technologies at the TDSB
Connectivity, robots and rapid prototyping using 3-D printers are some of the technologies impacting the learning required for journeypersons, also known as skilled trades people. For example, electricians, carpenters and aircraft technicians are a few examples of trades requiring intensive study, which blends technology with careers and academic learning.
At the TDSB, there are many ways to explore the over 300 skilled trades and technologies that contribute to our economy. These include: the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship (OYAP) program, technological education programs in 10 broad-based areas of study, the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) and dual credit programs at Toronto’s colleges. Apprenticeship is a post-secondary pathway which incorporates college study with work-integrated experience, hence the term live your learning!
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Resources:
Information and opportunities in the skilled trades
Apprenticeship Subject Pathways – Ministry of Education, Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/teachers/studentsuccess/PathwayApprentice.pdf
Employment Ontario
http://www.ontario.ca/employmentontario
Apprentice programs across Canada
Skilled trades competitions
http://skillscompetencescanada.com
Youth in Ontario
http://www.youthjobs.gov.on.ca - Career planning and youth opportunities in Ontario
Red Seal
http://www.red-seal.ca - Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program
