An Information Session for Parents

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Talking Opportunities

• An Information Session for Parents

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Pathways to Opportunity
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PAUSE FOR REFLECTION

• Can you see your child earning money while
  enjoying doing this?

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PAUSE FOR REFLECTION

• Can you see your child earning money while
  enjoying doing this?

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PAUSE FOR REFLECTION

• Can you see your child earning money while
  enjoying doing this?

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PAUSE FOR REFLECTION

• Can you see your child earning money while
  enjoying doing this?

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PAUSE FOR REFLECTION

• Can you see your child earning money while
  enjoying doing this?

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The Apprenticeship Pathway

• a hands-on training program that has existed
• for 1,000s of years

• one of Ontarios best kept secrets of
  post-secondary training

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The Skilled Trades

• These high demand, highly skilled, highly
  practical careers are now referred to as Gold
  Collar Careers since many trades people can earn
  50,000-75,000 within 3-5 years of high school
  graduation
• Students and parents need to pay more attention
  to this pathway as a powerful means of obtaining
  practical experience and skills, keeping in mind
  that over 50 of Ontarios Grade 9 students do
  not choose to pursue either a college diploma or
  a university degree.
• HCDSB offers the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship
  Program (OYAP) program starting in Grade 11
  students earn high school credits while they
  explore career opportunities in the skilled
  trades.

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The Principles ofApprenticeship Training

• training is experiential (85-90 occurs
  on-the-job, and 10-15 takes place in the
  classroom)

• apprentices earn while they learn

• success requires competencies in Math, English
  and Science and an aptitude for applied technology

• leads to a wide variety of rewarding careers in
  the industrial, transportation, construction and
  service sectors of Ontarios economy

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What are the trades?
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The 33 construction trades include

• Carpenter
• Electrician
• Crane Operator
• Glazier
• Drywall Finisher/Plasterer
• Mason
• Painter

Plumber Power Line Worker Refrigeration/AC
Mechanic Roofer Steam
Fitter Sheet Metal Worker
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The 20 motive power trades include

• Auto Body Tech.
• Automotive Painter
• Auto Service Technician
• Partsperson
• Small Engine Mechanic
• Marine Engine Repairer
• Heavy Duty Technician
• Transmission Technician
• Motorcycle Technician
• Truck/Coach Technician

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The 48 industrial trades include

• Facilities Mtce. Mechanic
• Fitter
• General Machinist
• Hydraulic Mechanic
• Industrial Electrician
• Locksmith
• Mould Maker
• Ski lift Mechanic
• Tool Die Maker
• Welder

Aircraft Mtce. Engineer Blacksmith
Cabinetmaker Draftsperson CNC Programmer
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The 34 service trades include

• Agriculture Technician
• Appliance Service Tech
• Arborist
• Baker
• Cook
• Child/Youth Worker
• Construction Craft Worker
• ECE
• Education Asst
• Pool Hot Tub/Spa Tech.
• Retail Meat Cutter

Electronic Service Tech Hairstylist
Horse Groomer Horticultural Technician IT
support analyst Network cabling
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PAUSE FOR REFLECTION

• Can you see your child earning money while
  enjoying doing this?

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PAUSE FOR REFLECTION

• Can you see your child earning money

while enjoying doing this?
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PAUSE FOR REFLECTION

• Can you see your child earning money while
  enjoying doing this?

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PAUSE FOR REFLECTION

• Can you see your child
• earning money
• while enjoying a career
• involving one of these?

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THERE ARE MANY PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS