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Today's students need learning that goes beyond the classroom. School-work programs expand students' learning by helping them:
Today's students need learning that goes beyond the classroom. School-work programs expand students' learning by helping them:
- understand more about the industries they may want to pursue in the future
- get exposed to career options in industries they may not have known about or even considered
- develop essential workplace skills
- see how their in-class learning can be applied in the workplace
- make more informed decisions about their education and career path so they make a successful transition into the job market.
YCDSB eLearning
YCDSB eLearning
The YCDSB recognizes that our students have a diverse set of needs, skills, goals and preferred learning styles. Regardless of their differences, we are at our best when we help all students discover and develop their God-given gifts and their sense of vocation and purpose. Guided by the principles of excellence, access and equity, we look for innovative ways to ensure a successful outcome for every student.
The YCDSB recognizes that our students have a diverse set of needs, skills, goals and preferred learning styles. Regardless of their differences, we are at our best when we help all students discover and develop their God-given gifts and their sense of vocation and purpose. Guided by the principles of excellence, access and equity, we look for innovative ways to ensure a successful outcome for every student.
Dual Credit Courses
Dual Credit Courses
Dual Credit Courses assist secondary students in the completion of their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and help them make successful transitions to college and apprenticeship programs. They provide students with an opportunity to enroll in a college course while they are still working towards their high school diploma.
Dual Credit Courses assist secondary students in the completion of their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and help them make successful transitions to college and apprenticeship programs. They provide students with an opportunity to enroll in a college course while they are still working towards their high school diploma.
These programs are called “dual credit” because high school students can take one college course and earn a credit that is recognized by two institutions – the college recognizes the course and counts it towards a certificate, diploma or degree and the student’s high school recognizes the credit and counts it as an optional (elective) credit towards his/her diploma. In cases where the dual credit course is tied to an apprenticeship program delivered at the college, successful completion counts towards the student’s apprenticeship certification (e.g., Level 1).
These programs are called “dual credit” because high school students can take one college course and earn a credit that is recognized by two institutions – the college recognizes the course and counts it towards a certificate, diploma or degree and the student’s high school recognizes the credit and counts it as an optional (elective) credit towards his/her diploma. In cases where the dual credit course is tied to an apprenticeship program delivered at the college, successful completion counts towards the student’s apprenticeship certification (e.g., Level 1).
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program & Accelerated OYAP
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program & Accelerated OYAP
The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) is a School to Work program that opens the door for students to explore and work in apprenticeship occupations starting in Grade 11 or Grade 12 through the Cooperative Education program.
Apprenticeship is an education and training program for people who enjoy learning by doing and who want to work in the skilled trades. 90% of apprenticeship training is hands-on, which employers provide at the workplace and 10% of apprenticeship training is classroom instruction. An apprenticeship takes from 2 to 5 years to complete, depending on the trade, followed by an exam. The apprentice then receives a Certificate of Qualification or Certificate of Apprenticeship (depending on the trade), which indicates that he/she is now a skilled professional.
Apprenticeship is an education and training program for people who enjoy learning by doing and who want to work in the skilled trades. 90% of apprenticeship training is hands-on, which employers provide at the workplace and 10% of apprenticeship training is classroom instruction. An apprenticeship takes from 2 to 5 years to complete, depending on the trade, followed by an exam. The apprentice then receives a Certificate of Qualification or Certificate of Apprenticeship (depending on the trade), which indicates that he/she is now a skilled professional.
Through several partnerships with colleges and local unions, programs have been created that give students an enriching experience in a skilled profession. Working closely with these training delivery agents, students have an opportunity to be taught by professional instructors in state of the art facilities that give students a head start in the world of apprenticeship.
Through several partnerships with colleges and local unions, programs have been created that give students an enriching experience in a skilled profession. Working closely with these training delivery agents, students have an opportunity to be taught by professional instructors in state of the art facilities that give students a head start in the world of apprenticeship.
Through the Accelerated OYAP program, students can earn high school credits, register as an apprentice, complete part or all of their Level One apprenticeship schooling in a specific trade, and earn hours/demonstrate competencies towards their apprenticeship through their co-op placement. Students in Accelerated OYAP may be eligible for various government apprenticeship incentives.
Through the Accelerated OYAP program, students can earn high school credits, register as an apprentice, complete part or all of their Level One apprenticeship schooling in a specific trade, and earn hours/demonstrate competencies towards their apprenticeship through their co-op placement. Students in Accelerated OYAP may be eligible for various government apprenticeship incentives.
The goals of OYAP are:
To provide students with the opportunity to start training in a skilled trade while completing the requirements for an Ontario Secondary School Diploma;
To enable students to make the school to work transition by direct entry into apprenticeship training;
To provide employers with the opportunity to train the skilled workers they require;
To provide a viable solution to address the problem of skilled tradespeople shortages in general, and specifically the lack of young people joining the trades.
School Within a College
School Within a College
This program meets the needs of students who are between the ages of 17-20 and whose learning needs are better met in a mature college environment.
This program meets the needs of students who are between the ages of 17-20 and whose learning needs are better met in a mature college environment.
Students complete their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and make successful transitions to post-secondary college studies. The program enables students to earn: credits towards an OSSD, including Cooperative Education, and dual credits that may count towards their OSSD and a college certificate or diploma program in their post secondary studies.
Students complete their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and make successful transitions to post-secondary college studies. The program enables students to earn: credits towards an OSSD, including Cooperative Education, and dual credits that may count towards their OSSD and a college certificate or diploma program in their post secondary studies.
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