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

www.apprenticesearch.com

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

http://www.ellischart.ca  - 

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