@LKPerivolaris@carmen_camuti Another government initiative without forethought as to how to implement. So many programs were shuttered in the past 20 years due to declining enrolment and the loss of specialized programs. Another one shuttered in my field this yrar
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@LKPerivolaris @Anniekidder @metromorning I agree with you Lillian, giving students the option to start an apprenticeship in grade 11 is the perfect outlet for those students that don’t see College or University in their future. They still attend College for apprenticeship training.
@Rae_Matt@jenn__green@skillsontario@HPCDSB@yourschools If you’re going to mention the success of a couple of students then you should mention all. There were more than 2 gold medals achieved and from not only Catholic schools.
@carmen_camuti Specialized programs need to come back not necessarily in all schools but, be available to all students in the Board without it affecting staffing numbers. Funds need to be available to update out dated programs also.
@carmen_camuti I was on the curriculum writing team for the Ministry for schedule F courses which would allow tech teachers to take courses in their broad-based grouping. I don’t believe they ever ran
Mandatory TechEd credit in SS is long overdue and all students will benefit. York U is committed to meeting the challenge of the critical shortage of Tech qualified teachers by working with all stakeholders to develop a seamless pathway to make TechEd teaching a 1st career choice
@teachisdrunk I retired as soon as I hit the 85 factor due to a horrible admin. I lasted 6 months and found another job. Uses my tech background skills and there is no stress.