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YCDSB Pathways Programs.
YCDSB Pathways Programs.
It is important that you make good choices both in and out of school, choices that reflect your current strengths, interests, skills sets and learning styles. You should consider a variety of courses and learning experiences. As you continue to build, develop and construct your skills to discover who you are and who you want to become, your pathways may change.
Success in school will provide you a solid foundation to continue navigating your way throughout your learning in school and ensure continued success as you learn to make decisions that reflect YOU!
Below is a brief overview of some of the Pathways options available to you.
The SHSM is a way of recognizing outstanding programming and student success. A SHSM (Red Seal) designation on a diploma tells everyone that the student has focused his/her high school experience on a career path that matches his/her skills and interests. Specifically, the student has focused his/her educational program in a particular economic sector and has successfully completed all key program components - at the same time he/she has met all the graduation requirements.
SHSM Recruitment SHSM - Flyer.pdfSHSM: Justice, Community Safety, Emergency Services
The goals of the technological education curriculum are to enable students to:
gain an understanding of the fundamental concepts underlying technological education;
achieve the level of technological competence they will need in order to succeed in their postsecondary education or training programs or in the workplace;
develop a creative and flexible approach to problem solving that will help them address challenges in various areas throughout their lives;
develop the skills, including critical thinking skills, and the knowledge of strategies required to do research, conduct inquiries, and communicate findings accurately, ethically, and effectively;
develop lifelong learning habits that will help them adapt to technological advances in the changing workplace and world;
make connections that will help them take advantage of potential postsecondary educational and work opportunities.
Apprenticeship is an education and training program for people who enjoy learning by doing and who want to work in the skilled trades:
An apprentice is a person who is enrolled in a skilled trade for the purpose of learning the specific skills related to that profession
90% of apprenticeship training is hands-on, which employers provide at the workplace
10% of apprenticeship training is classroom instruction, which usually takes place at a community college or an approved training organization
An apprenticeship takes from 2 to 5 years to complete, depending on the trade
An apprenticeship is finished when the apprentice completes 100% of the education and training, both in class and on the job, and passes an examination. 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
The guidance and career education program is designed to recognize the diverse abilities, strengths, and aspirations of all students, providing them with knowledge and skills that will be benefit them throughout their lives. The goals of the guidance and career education curriculum are to enable students to:
understand concepts related to lifelong learning, interpersonal relationships, and career planning;
develop learning skills, social skills, a sense of social responsibility, and the ability to formulate and pursue educational and career goals;
apply this learning to their lives and work in the school and the community.
Dual credit programs allow eligible students in high school to take college or apprenticeship courses that count towards:
their Ontario Secondary School Diploma
a postsecondary certificate, diploma, degree or a Certificate of Apprenticeship
High school students taking dual credit courses benefit from the supervision and support of their college instructor and the dual credit teacher at their school. Students also have access to a variety of college supports and services.
Cooperative Education is a ministry-approved program that allows students to earn secondary school credits while completing a work placement. The program consists of a co-op course monitored by a cooperative education teacher, a related curriculum course in any subject and a work placement.
Co-op students have the opportunity to:
Experience hands-on learning
“Test-drive” career options
See the relevance of their classroom learning
Earn credits through workplace experience
Develop the essential skills and habits required in the workplace
Gain valuable work experience that will help build a resumé for postsecondary programs and future employment.
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