Alternative Programs offered in the District School Board of Niagara
ACE Program - SHSM in Energy
The ACE Program will train students to be “Ambassadors for Conservation of Energy”. This Specialist High Skills Major program in Energy will run at both Westlane Secondary School in Niagara Falls, and E.L. Crossley Secondary School in Fonthill. Students will learn about electricity and energy primarily through Technological Studies and Science courses in Grades 11 and 12. As well, they will be expected to complete at least one two-credit Cooperative Education placement in a related workplace. Our many partners in the electrical and energy sector of the Niagara economy will be their hosts for these co-operative education placements. In addition, students will undergo training and certification recognized by the energy sector, such as Energy Star and LEED training and will learn more about careers and education in the burgeoning
renewable energy field through our partnership with the Bachelor or Technology at Mohawk college and McMaster University.
Agricultural Co-op
This is an on-line rural Co-op program that will provide students with the opportunity to earn up to 4 Co-op credits during a semester. A paying job can be used as a placement site.
Priority will be given to rural students at: Beamsville District SS, E.L. Crossley SS, Niagara District SS, Ridgeway-Crystal Beach HS, South Lincoln HS and those students wanting to return to complete their OSSD.
CO-OP reg form2007.pdf
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program ( OYAP)
Students who participate in this program obtain both apprenticeship hours and high school credits at the same time. The program allows secondary school students to get a head start on earning hours towards their apprenticeship.
Students who are interested in participating in apprenticeship education should explore technological education courses offered throughout the DSBN. To participate in OYAP, the student will need to take Cooperative Education in their senior years. If the employer and student agree, the Training Consultant from the Ministry of Education and Training may sign the student to an apprenticeship at any time during the Co-op placement.
Students who are at least 16 years of age and have completed the credit requirements for Grade 10 or equivalent will qualify for the program.
Specialist High Skills Major
Specialist High Skills Major programs are Ministry-approved specialized programs that enable students to customize their high school experience to suit their interests and talents, to meet the requirements of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, and to prepare for a successful post-secondary transition to apprenticeship training, college, university, or employment in the related sector. A SHSM enables students to gain sector-identified preparatory skills and knowledge and to make informed career decisions.
For the 2009-2010 school year the District School Board of Niagara will offer 8 Specialist High Skills Major programs: Construction, Manufacturing, Hospitality/Tourism, Transportation, Information and Communications Technologies, Energy, Horticulture, and Arts and Culture.
Summer School Co-op
Applications for the program are available in secondary schools in April. Completed applications should be forwarded to Community Education as soon as possible. (The deadline for applying in May 30th)Students will have an opportunity to earn two credits in this program which runs from June 28 to the end of the first week in August.
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