1. Hamilton-Wentworth Level 1 Programs
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board
Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board
Preference that we are two different boards that do have two different practices between public and catholic boards.
Ask who our audience is?

2. Level 1 Programs Offered
Automotive Service Technician (310S)
Child Development Practitioner (620C)
Child and Youth Worker (620A)
Construction Craft Worker (450A)
General Carpenter (403A) Hairstylist (332A)
Truck and Coach Technician (310T) Cook (415A)
- Gen. Carp, Truck & Coach - TDA changed #s required – we did not have the students to fill this, we did not have funding in our business plan to meet this
- Cook and Hairstyling -

3. Steps for Accelerated Programs
Student demonstrates interest in Tech courses in the subject area
Student completes Co-op placement related to the subject area
17 years or older, 24 or more credits earned
Student completes the Application Package
OYAP Coordinator/Consultant reviews Package
Interviews with Mohawk College (TDA)
Successful applicants and parents/guardians invited to information session
Pat

4. Application Package
The student’s application package must include the following:
Student’s contact information and signatures (parent/guardian if required)
Credit summary sheet
OYAP participant section one and two, (participation form and request to register)
Student’s resume
Teacher reference form (2 preferred)
Student questionnaire re: why they want to go into an apprenticeship
Joachim

5. Team Approach to Student Support
Ensures that Dual Credit Teachers, Co-op teachers, Guidance Counsellors, Student Success Teachers and Resource Teachers are available to support our students.
Use the resources available such as tutors, and Accessible Learning Services to address the needs of students.
Ensure the Training Agreement , OCOT registration and registration process at the college is completed before the beginning of class
Interpreters
Peer Tutoring
Employment Services
Dual Credit Teachers
Mike Cimba

6. Role of the Dual Credit Teacher
Promotion of OYAP programs with schools
Attached to all OYAP programs
Liaison between Mohawk College and HWDSB
Communicates marks and progress with co-op teachers
Complete reporting of OYAP to SCWI
Sit on the Regional Planning Team
Support students in programming, Confidential Academic Accommodation Plan (CAAP), Next steps,
Scribe, Advocate, Invoicing, Ministry Reports
Angela Barbati
How did DC role developed

7. Challenges in AST Level 1 – 2017-18
Strategies
Ideal profile of each student –
-Senior Physics, Math, English with higher demonstrated success
-Safe work habits and excels at the workplace
-Enthusiasm and personal interest in motive power
-Consistent attender both at school and the workplace
-TDA offers course in continuous block instead of day release
-Translation services available for ELLs
-DC teacher volunteering lunch once a week for classroom support
–Use eLearning data to target students who struggle
-Student survey administered
Mike
This is the model student that we are looking.

8. Student Support Survey

9. Interviews Information session Visitation Day
Team Approach
Interviews
Information session
Visitation Day

10. Next Steps Event
Support Accelerated students in their future in Apprenticeships
Employment Ontario, Safety, Interview Skills
MTCU next steps
Recruitment strategy for current OYAP Participants
Promote the value of a career in the Skilled Trades

11. Strategies to Support Accelerated OYAP Students Discussion
What strategies do you use to engage students in the opportunity of an Accelerated Level 1?
What works in your Board?
Joachim

12. Any Questions? We’re all ears!
Pat Piro
Joachim Vallentin
Angela Barbati
Michael Cimba