Project Search (2009 - 2010 Academic Year)
Over the course of the 2009 - 2010 academic year, the Eastern Ontario PASS Regional Planning Team will engage 100's of students, staff and community members in over 100 various projects. Projects in the region are divided into three major groupings; Activities, Forums, and Dual Credits.
Below is a listing of all approved projets within the region. To use the search functionality of this website please type the keyword or legend key into the appropriate box below.
DSB Legend: 1 - ALCDSB; 2 - CDSBEO; 3 - HPEDSB; 4 - LDSB; 5 -OCDSB; 6 - OCSB; 7 - RCCDSB; 8 - RCDSB; 9 - UCDSB
College Legend: A - Algonquin ( WO - Woodroffe, PM - Pembroke, P - Perth);
L - Loyalist;
SLC - St. Lawrence (B - Brockville C - Cornwall, K - Kingston)
| Ministry Code | Project Type | Name | Description | Colleges | District School Boards | Partners |
| 9.3.7 | Activity | Pathway Partnerships for SHSM's at Woodroffe | Secondary school staff in current & new SHSM schools to participate in tailored pathway planning at college | A - WO | 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |
| 9.3.6 | Activity | Pathway Partnership for SHSM's in Renfrew County | Secondary school staff in current & new SHSM schools to participate in tailored pathway planning at college | A - PM | 7, 8 | |
| 9.3.4 | Activity | Carpentry Connections @ Perth | 4-day reach ahead at Perth campus, for 20 students in construction SHSM | A - P | 2 | |
| 9.3.5 | Activity | Options Skilled Trade Fair: Ambassador & Mentorship Expansion | Develop an ambassador and mentorship program to target FGS learners, Aborginal and female students. The ambassador program will be senior high school students (some from SHSM pathways) encouraging other students to participate in Options) The mentorship program will involve a mentor from a skilled trade linked to the students. | A - PM | 7, 8 | |
| 9.3.1 | Activity | Advanced Standing for Pathway Development for SHSM Programs | Advanced standing investigation and development for construction, manufacturing, health & wellness and business SHSM's | A - WO | 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |
| 9.3.3 | Activity | Algonquin SHSM Connections @ Woodroffe | Gr 10-12 Focus on new SHSM programs, 1 day experiential contributes to hours of reach ahead required | A - WO | 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |
| 9.3.8 | Activity | Risk Management Conference Expanded to SHSM's | 50 seats for college and secondary school staff involved in new SHSM's | A - PM | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |
| 9.3.2 | Activity | Algonquin College Open House SHSM | Expansion to inclusion of new SHSM schools in all 6 DSBs | A - WO | 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |
| 9.3.34 | Activity | Summer Youth Career Sampler @ Pembroke | 60 at-risk students from rual locations Gr. 7 & 8 attend Algonquin College - Pembroke to sample career options in summer 09 | A - PM | 7, 8 | |
| 9.3.31 | Activity | Career Samplers for Youth: Christie Lake Kids STAR Students | 100 Christie Lake STAR Students attend a week long summer camp | A - WO | 5, 6 | |
| 9.3.33 | Activity | Navigating College Life for Gr.7 & 8 Aboriginal Students | 30 Gr. 7 & 8 Aboriginal students for 1 week in residence career sampler | A - WO | 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |
| 9.3.27 | Activity | DARE | 3 one-day awarness & support sessions (one for mobility impairments, aspergers and for mental illness) for students, parents and educators | A - WO | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |
| 9.3.26 | Activity | Pathway Mentors 7 - 12 | Mentoring for Gr. 7-12 students with a focus on First Generation Immigrants students opportunities and supports; year of full implentation into college practice | A - WO | 5, 6 | |
| 9.3.18 | Activity | MSET - Math: Coordinating, Tracking, Remedial Lab, Drop-in Centre | Mathematics coordination & tracking Use of ACCUPLACER in SAT and math remedial lab assistance. Math support for Technology and Trade, Business, Hospitality, Health, Public Safety and Community Studies |
A - WO | 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |
| 9.3.19 | Activity | MSET - Mathematics Internship | 10 secondary school and 10 college staff reciprocal internship | A - WO | 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |
| 9.3.14 | Activity | MSET - Applying Math in College Trades Programs at Perth | 1 day hands on math for secondary school teachers exploration of MAP4C and trades programs | A - P | 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |
| 9.3.15 | Activity | MSET - English: Coordinating, Tracking, Remedial Modules | MSET English coordination & tracking For Construction Trades use of ACCUPLACER for level 1 students and development of remedial modules |
A - WO | 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |
| 9.3.23 | Activity | MSET - English Intership | 5 secondary school and 5 college staff reciprocal internship | A - WO | 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |
| 9.3.12 | Activity | Grade 10 Careers Teacher College Experience | Grade 10 2 day student experience at Algonquin during reading week. Grade 10 Career Studies teachers visit Algonquin course | A - WO | 5 | |
| 9.3.28 | Activity | Start up with Technology Career Exploration | Grade 11 assistant of technology skills and student for a day experience in Grade 11 Technology & Trades. | A - WO | 5, 6 | |
| 9.2.1 | Forum | PASS Updates at Algonquin College | PASS updates at Algonquin College - meetings to inform 100 appropriate staff in DSBs and college about PASS Phase 13 | A - WO | 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |
| 9.2.4 | Forum | First Stop Algonquin! | 100 DSB staff have an opportunity to discover Algonquin College's programs and facilities to better inform students on college as a first choice. Forum on DSB planned PD Day | A - WO | 2, 6, 7 | |
| 9.2.5 | Forum | First Stop Algonquin! | 100 DSB staff have an opportunity to discover Algonquin College's programs and facilities to better inform students on college as a first choice. Forum on DSB planned PD Day | A - WO | 5, 8, 9 | |
| 9.2.7 | Forum | Developing SHSM in Renfrew County Pathway Exploration | 50 Staff from the college, secondary schools and industry reps to meet to develop reach ahead activities. 60 Algonquin College staff, industry, secondary and elementary staff will meet to share expertise and explore pathways for students | A - PM | 7, 8 | |
| 9.2.9 | Forum | Triple Play Defined & Reviewed - Algonquin College | Triple Play defined & reviewed - 160 Algonquin College, 2 campuses - four dual credit info forums per campus for all dual credit students, parents & appropriate staff | A - WO | 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |
| 9.2.10 | Forum | Dual Credit Teacher PD Sessions | 10 Dual Credit teachers, to be defined by the needs of the Ministry of Education | A - WO | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |
| 9.2.11 | Forum | MSET - English | MSET initiatives forum for approximately 35 people |
A - WO | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |
| 9.2.30 | Forum | CMP Symposium | MSET inistiatives forum for approximately 35 people | A - WO | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |
| 9.2.6 | Forum | DARTT Workshop | Disability Awareness and Resources for 50 Teachers in Training at Woodroffe | A - WO | 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |
| 13.09.02 | Dual Credit | Dual Credit - Apprenticeship | OYAP Hairstyling for high school and adult high school; delivered at St. Nicholas Adult High School | A - WO | 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |
| 13.09.01 | Dual Credit | Dual Credit - Automative Service Technician Apprenticeship (AST) | OYAP AST for high school students delivered at the college | A - WO | 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |
| 13.09.03 | Dual Credit | Dual Credit - Apprenticeship Integrated - Hairstylist | Top-up in Hairstyling (delivered at the college) | A - WO | 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |
| 13.09.03 | Dual Credit | Dual Credit - Apprenticeship Integrated - AST | Top-up AST (delivered at the college) | A - WO | 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |
| 13.09.03 | Dual Credit | Dual Credit - Apprenticeship Integrated - Autobody Repair | Top-up Autobody Repair (delivered at the college) | A - WO | 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |
| 13.09.03 | Dual Credit | Dual Credit - Apprenticeship Integrated - Cook | Top-up in Cook (delivered at the college) | A - WO | 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |
| 13.09.11 | Dual Credit | Congregated Courses | Dedicated section for high school and adult high school students: Addictions/College Career & Success/Trades Exploration | A - WO | 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |
| 13.09.21 | Dual Credit | Integrated (top-up) classes | Top-ups for high school and adult high school students: various courses/programs | A - WO | 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |
| 13.09.24 | Dual Credit | Math Team Teaching / MCTAC / MAT8100 | Continuation and expansion to 4 schools | A - WO | 5, 6 | |
| 13.09.19 | Dual Credit | House Building Project | Delivery of AutoCad by college teacher for students in construction SHSM. (Carleton Place High School and Almonte & District High School) | A - WO | 9 | |
| 13.09.27 | Dual Credit | Professionalism & Ethics - General Education at Pembroke | Dedicated course at Pembroke campus for 30 seats in Leadership & Ethics in the college | A - PM | 7, 8 | |
| 13.09.26 | Dual Credit | Professionalism & Ethics - General Education at Arnprior District High School | Dedicated course at Arnprior District High School for 25 seats in Leadership & Ethics in the secondary school | A - PM | 7, 8 | |
| 13.09.31 | Dual Credit | Algonquin College & OCSB Achievement Centre | Secondary school classroom at the college for at risk students during dual credit courses/alternate programming/student for a day | A - WO | 6 | |
| 13.09.30 | Dual Credit | Wildlife, Foresty, Environment | Dedicated course at Pembroke campus for 30 seats in Wildlife course in the college | A - PM | 7, 8 | |
| Activity | Studio Day | Exploring the relationship between design and fine art | L | 1, 3 | ||
| Activity | TechBytes Skills Ambassador | Ambassador will organize community events for promotion of skills and skills training | L | 1, 3 | ||
| Activity | TechBytes | Grade 8 students do a career interest survey and visit the college multiple times to explore possibilities this is linked to TechBytes Skills Ambassador | L | 1, 3 | ||
| Activity | MSET | Bringing together high school teachers and college profs for discussions in Math, Science, English and Technology | L | 1, 3 | ||
| Activity | Intregated Marketing Presentation | High schools students to attend presentation to Advertising students final presentations on industry challenges | L | 1, 3 | ||
| Activity | Next Steps | 200 First Nation students will attend planned sessions based on their career paths | L | 1, 3 | ||
| Activity | Junior Journalism Day | Grade 7 & 8 students collaborate and plan production of a news paper page | L | 1, 3 | ||
| Activity | SOAR for a Day | Grade 11 students, 2 day event experience student for a day and college orientation | L | 1 | ||
| Activity | Visual Story Telling (I think this should be a forum) | High School teachers will explore effective communication through the use of still images | L | 1, 3 | ||
| Activity | SETUP - Science, Engineering, Technology Ultimate Pathways | 200 Grade 7 & 8 girls experience skilled trades in Science, Engineering and Technology | L | 1, 3 | ||
| Forum | PASS Up Dates at Loyalist | PASS updates at Loyalist College meetings to inform staff in DSB's and college about Phase 13 | L | 1, 3, 4 | ||
| Dual Credit | WeACE OYAP: Welding, Automotive, Cook, ECE | OYAP Welding, Automotive, Cook, Early Childhood Educator | L | 1, 3, 4 | ||
| Dual Credit | Triple Play: Nails | Nail technology | L | 1, 3 | ||
| Dual Credit | Roots to Success | First Nations Dual Credit | L | 1, 3 | ||
| Dual Credit | Triple Play: Construction Renovation and Restoration | College delivered college course | L | 3 | ||
| Dual Credit | Triple Play: Northern Outdoor Studies | SHSM Pathway Dual Credit in Ecology and Foundations Skills for science | L | 3 | ||
| 9.3.61 | Activity | Open House with an SHSM Focus | Expansion to inclusion of SHSM in all DSBs.Multiple Invite Specialty High Skills Major students from across the region where there is a specific alignment to college programs. This would be incorporated into regular Open House activities but with an added workshop of activity specific to that stream |
SLC | 1, 2, 4, 9 | |
| 9.3.60 | Activity | Focus Groups - SHSM | This is an activity to improve and expand the connections between High Schools that are delivering High Skills Majors in our area and programs at St. Lawrence College. There are some opportunities that are not now being used. We will organize a series of meetings to examine specific high skill majors with those schools/boards that are delivering them and specific program areas within the college. | SLC | 1, 2, 4, 9 | |
| 9.3.59 | Activity | SHSM Connections | As a extension to St. Lawrence Connections, students from the local participating School Boards in Grade 7 & 8 and Grade 10 and 11 will have the opportunity to attend a one day hands-on Reach Ahead activities to work toward their SHSM designation. Taking place at all 3 campuses on 2 different days, the exposure to college career pathways will enable students to better understand what is involved in these programs and how their SHSM programs available in the High Schools can potentially benefit them as an additional pathway to post secondary education. | SLC | 1, 2, 3, 4, 9 | |
| 9.3.55 | Activity | Connect & WIN | This one day symposium will take place at Kingston and Cornwall campuses. Workplace and College-bound students who are working toward their SHSM designation, will have an opportunity to connect with SLC staff , take part in Reach Ahead activities, and connect with employers to learn about the essential skills needed to be successful in their businesses as well as hand in resumes for job opportunities. | SLC | 1, 2, 4, 9 | |
| 9.3.54 | Activity | Automotive High Skills Major Certification Training Days | Students working towards their SHSM in Transportation will come to the college for a 1-day certification& Reach Ahead activity. This program will provide industry recognized certification training in Ozone Depletion and Hoist Lift Operation for high school students. | SLC - C | 2, 9 | |
| 9.3.57 | Activity | Cornwall TIP | An apprenticeship career exploration program offered to cooperative education students. | SLC - C | 1, 2, 4, 9 | |
| 9.3.56 | Activity | GOALs - Girls with Opportunities in Apprenticeship Learning | Gr 11 & 12 all female career exploration of 5 tech programs offered at SLC Cornwall over a 5 week period | SLC - C | 1, 2, 4, 9 | |
| 9.3.58 | Activity | Manufacturing Specialist High Skills Major | Senior Manufacturing students from 3 Limestone DSB schools, LaSalle SS, Sydenham HS and Napanee DSS will have the opportunity to experience college level programming in the Manufacturing Process as they work toward their SHSM in Manufacturing. Students will use this opportunity as a Reach Ahead Activity. | SLC | 1, 2, 4, 9 | |
| 9.3.47 | Activity | Experience the Skilled Trades this Summer | St. Lawrence College will offer a summer camp for 16 Grade 7 or 8 students for 1 week in July. Students will experience the skilled trades in 5 different areas:- Culinary Arts, Welding, Robotics, Hairstyling, and Carpentry and will be also be exposed to the Renewable Energy Resources program. Students will have a better understanding of the critical path necessary to gain their SHSM and move on to the appropriate post-secondary pathway. | SLC - K | 1, 2, 4, 9 | |
| 9.3.53 | Activity | Comprehensive PASS Evaluation | A comprehensive evaluation of regional PASS activities can draw upon four years’ data and offer guidance as to which elements of which kinds of activities have most significant impact so that they can be well-maintained and supported, and further initiatives can be ideally shaped. Essential cost-benefit analysis can be performed including not only quantitative economic considerations, but also qualitative living and values considerations. The research needs to focus on three areas: dual credits, promotions aimed at non-college students, and promotions aimed at non-college staff and parents. | SLC | 1, 2, 4, 9 | |
| 9.3.46 | Activity | Getting Kids Connected to Business | A one-day business “skills” competition to increase student and teacher awareness of college business program options. Secondary students will participate in a series of individual and team competitions in areas such as Sales/Marketing, Accounting, Math/Finance and Human Resources. Students will also be advised of future career and Triple Play opportuntities. | SLC - C | 2, 9 | |
| 9.3.49 | Activity | Math Project Expansion | St. Lawrence College will offer an on-line diagnostic math skills test for students to take at their leisure. Those students that score poorly will have the opportunity to upgrade their skills by accessing the on-line units that will be developed for each unit. A similar test will be given to all students in the schools of Applied Science and Computing and the School of Business in the first week of school. | SLC - K | 1, 2, 4, 9 | |
| 9.3.48 | Activity | Get Ready! Leadership and Business | Senior students (5-6) in the School of Business will deliver workshops focused on leadership skills to Grade 11/12 students in English courses in the local Kingston high schools (9 Schools). The interactive presentations will allow make students aware of the qualities of effective leadership. The areas of development are communication skills, presentation skills, negotiation skills and leadership styles. | SLC - K | 1, 2, 4, 9 | |
| 9.3.51 | Activity | Advanced Standing - Welding and Fabrication TMJ4C/MECT102 | Students who are enrolled in the Limestone DSB focus program Mechanical Millwright Pre-apprenticeship | SLC | 1, 2, 3, 4, 9 | |
| 9.3.52 | Activity | Advanced Standing - Chef Safety and Sanitation TFS4C/CHEF102 | Students enrolled in the Limestone DSB Cook's focus program | SLC | 1, 2, 3, 4, 9 | |
| 9.3.50 | Activity | Advanced Standing Accounting | SLC | 1, 2, 3, 4, 9 | ||
| 9.2.3 | Forum | What's Up with PASS? | PASS Up Dates at St. Lawrence/meetings in May to inform Guidance, Student Success, Coop, OYAP board staff about Phase 14 | SLC | 1, 2, 3, 4, 9 | |
| 9.2.19 | Forum | Guidance Counsellor/Student Success Forum | Updating Boards in Sept 09 on the college and apprenticship pathways offered by SLC, the SHSM connections, and upcoming SCWI initiatives for 09-10. | SLC | 1, 2, 3, 4, 9 | |
| 9.2.15 | Forum | Triple Play Defined & Reviewed - St. Lawrence College | Triple Play defined & reviewed - St. Lawrence College, 3 campuses - | SLC | 1, 2, 3, 4, 9 | |
| 9.2.16 | Forum | Dual Credit Programs - Defined and Review | Dual Credit programs defined and reviewed at all campuses | SLC | 1, 2, 3, 4, 9 | |
| 9.2.2 | Forum | Taking Our Mothers and Fathers to Explore College | This forum provides students and parents with an opportunity to explore potential educational and career options for the future. Designed to be parent/child college exploration day, it exposes the participants to the day and the life of a college student in one or more programs. It provides opportunities for discussions about how the program prepares graduates to launch a career. | SLC - B | 1, 2, 3, 4, 9 | |
| 9.2.13 | Forum | Exploring Cultural Diversity in Rural Communities | This forum provides an opportunity for high school teachers and college educators to increase awareness, knowledge and skills in interacting successfully with people from a range of cultural backgrounds. It will examine the concept of culture, intercultural differences, and offer some useful 'tips' to enrich our teaching and learning processes in culturally diverse environments | SLC - B | 1, 2, 3, 4, 9 | |
| 9.2.18 | Forum | Introduction to College - Teacher Candidates | Provide information and exposure to community college academic programs, pedagogy and facilities for teacher candidates from the Queen’s University Faculty of Education | SLC - K | 1, 2, 3, 4, 9 | |
| 9.2.17 | Forum | College and Board Math Forum | SLC - K | 1, 2, 3, 4, 9 | ||
| 9.2.14 | Forum | Aboringinal & New Canadian Symposium | Increase aboriginal and new Canadian parental awareness of college and apprenticeship post-secondary options | SLC - C | 9 | |
| 9.2.21 | Forum | Brockville Introduction to College Pathways, SCWI Opportunities, & SHSM connections for Grade 7/8 Teachers& Administrators | Introduction to College Pathways, SCWI Opportunities, & SHSM connections | SLC - B | 1, 2, 3, 4, 9 | |
| 9.2.22 | Forum | Cornwall Introduction to College Pathways, SCWI Opportunities, & SHSM connections for Grade 7/8 Teachers, Administrators & parents | Introduction to College Pathways, SCWI Opportunities, & SHSM connections | SLC - C | 1, 2, 3, 4, 9 | |
| 9.2.23 | Forum | Kingston Introduction to College Pathways, SCWI Opportunities, & SHSM connections for Grade 7/8 Teachers, Administrators & parents | Introduction to College Pathways, SCWI Opportunities, & SHSM connections | SLC - K | 1, 2, 3, 4, 9 | |
| 13.09.25 | Dual Credit | Photography & Culture | Focus program, team taught by LDSB teacher and SLC teacher, students earn 2 college credits and 3 secondary credits - 20 participants | SLC - K | 4 | |
| 13.09.20 | Dual Credit | IMC @ SLC | Focus program, team taught by LDSB teacher and SLC teacher, students earn 4 secondary school credits and up to 3 college credits - 20 participants | SLC - K | 4 | |
| 13.09.29 | Dual Credit | Triple Play/Dual Credits | Top-up in a variety of courses across the 3 campuses of SLC | SLC | 1, 2, 4, 9 | |
| 13.09.13 | Dual Credit | Cornwall Business Mentorship Triple Play | CDSBEO, UCDSB, SLC and Chamber of Commerce partner to provide Co-op and Dual Credits in business area. - 20 participants | SLC - C | 2, 9 | |
| 13.09.10 | Dual Credit | Community Service Worker | Focus Program, students earn 1 college credit related to CYW Program - 20 participants | SLC - K | 4 | |
| 13.09.22 | Dual Credit | Law & Security Focus Program | Focus program, earn college credit in Health, Wellness & Fitness and equivalent dual credit - 20 participants | SLC - K | 4 | |
| 13.09.28 | Dual Credit | The Blue Rose | Focus Program for Developmental Service Worker pathway to work with School to Community Class 20 Students | SLC - K | 4 | |
| 13.09.04 | Dual Credit | Approach #4A Cook | Focus program, earning Level 1 Cook Apprenticeship overseen by SLC - 20 participants | SLC - K | 4 | |
| 13.09.05 | Dual Credit | Approach #4A Industrial Mechanical Millwright | Focus program, earning Level 1 Industrial Mechanical Millwright Apprenticeship overseen by SLC - 20 participants | SLC - K | 4 | |
| 13.09.23 | Dual Credit | Limestone Construction Internship/OYAP Focus Program | Focus program, earning Level 1 Carpentry Apprenticeship at SLC, team taught QECVI teacher and SLC instructor - 20 participants | SLC - K | 4 | |
| 13.09.07 | Dual Credit | General CarpenterOYAP | College taught Level 1 General Carpenter apprenticeship 20 seats | SLC - K | 1, 2, 3, 9 | |
| 13.09.08 | Dual Credit | CHEAP OYAP top-up | Carpenter/ Hairstylist/ Electrician/Automotive Internship/Plumber top-up Level 1 Apprenticeship - 40participants | SLC - K | 1, 2, 3, 4, 9 | |
| 13.09.06 | Dual Credit | Brick & Stone Mason | OYAP partnership for Level 1 Construction Craft Worker and connected to SHSM - 20 participants | SLC - K | 1, 3, 4, 9 | |
| 13.09.09 | Dual Credit | COIFFE It Up! | The Level 1 Hairstylist OYAP Program at Regiopolis-Notre Dame CHS is a partnership between St. Lawrence College, MTCU and the Algonquin and Lakeshore CDSB. During the second semester, students from Regiopolis-Notre Dame CHS and Holy Cross CSS will take the Level 1/ Basic Hairstylist 332A apprenticeship at Regiopolis NDCHS instructed by college staff - Monday to Thursday. | SLC - K | 1 | |
| Activity | Students Experiencing Technology's Unlimited Possibilities | OCRI proposes a technology-learning center for 120 OCSB and OCDSB (grade10-12) students. One day a week students will learn in a state-of-the-art lab at IBM. | 5, 6 | OCRI | ||
| Forum | ITECH2 SHOWCASE | 120 Students showcase ideas for 1/2 day | 5, 6 | OCRI | ||
| Activity | Air Quality Measurement Workshop | Air Quality Measurement Workshop is a one day duble-track SHSM focused workshop on Environment and Health-Wellness at college for students to learn about the different components and issues related to Air Quality in their work and living environment. It will introduce building environmental systems and indoor quality issues, environmental concerns, codes, standards, acts and regulations in terms of the breadth of skills and competencies required to follow a career in building environmental systems. | A | Vitesse | ||
| Activity | Public Water Treatment Facility Visit | Water Treatment Facilities Visit is a one day Environment focused SHSM public facilities visit. During this visit students will be familiar with technologies, equipment and processes involved in the city water treatment centers. The availability of potable water has risen in terms of being problematic in countries around the world as well as Canada. This one-day activity will focus on how water is made safe to drink in our large metropolitan areas. 40 students plus 7 teachers. |
Vitesse | |||
| Activity | Eco-Friendly Building Design | Eco-Friendly Buildings Design Workshop is a one day double-track SHSM focused workshop on Environment and Construction at college for students to learn about the different components and issues in designing environmental-friendly buildings including a tour of a recently constructed commercial eco friendly building. If we want to see homes and buildings "near carbon zero" by 2050 what will it take. It is also estimated that new jobs are likely to be created installing measures into households and commercial buildings, while the wider low carbon sector will also see a rise in jobs in the next decade. These topics will be discussed. 40 student plus 7 teachers. | A | Vitesse | ||
| Activity | Electricity in Green Building - Workshop | Electricity in Green Buildings Workshop is a one day triple-track SHSM focused workshop on Environment, Energy and Construction at college for students to learn about the different components and issues in designing electrical requirements of eco-friendly buildings. Canada is fortunate to have a significant portion of its energy generated from hydro electric, a green source of renewable energy. However as demand grows, new hydro electric sources are not available to keep up with the increased consumption. What are the alternatives of producing electricity and how can buildings be designed to reduce their dependencies on centrally generated power? 40 students plus 7 teachers. | A | Vitesse | ||
| Activity | Environmental Friendly Bioproducts Certificate Course | Environmental-Friendly Bio-products course is a specialized dual-track Environmrnt & Health SHSM training program with certification on Bio-Products to familiarize students with products which are not hazardous to people and to the earth. The topic of renewable energy alternatives to reduce Canada and Ontario dependency on fossil fuels will be discussed. This session will focus on biomass boilers and their role and contribution in getting to a zero carbon footprint especially in the transportation industry. 40 students plus 7 teachers. |
A | Vitesse | ||
| Activity | Environment Planning Occupation Course | Occupational Course is a SHSM specialized training program on Environmental Planning which helps students to be more familiar with this occupation through learning and practising. Careers in Environmental Planning covers a broad spectrum of skills and occupations. This one-day program will focus specifically on Environment Planning and answer the question of who are the authorities or enterprises looking for environmental planners, what skills and experience is desirable, and where can an environmental career path be found. 40 students plus 7 teachers |
A | Vitesse | ||
| Activity | Environmental Careers Path | Environmental Careers Path is a one day SHSM focused career day for students at college including interactive presentations and observations on different environmental careers. Careers with an environmental focus covers a braod spectrum of skills and occupations. From policy makers, to technology developers, to trades -- all have an environmental thrust to them and are inter-linked and inter-related with the environment. Career paths involving the different paths will be discussed and the programs from the local colleges and universities will be covered. 40 students plus 7 teachers. |
Vitesse | |||
| Activity | Green Building Occupation Day | A double-track SHSM specialized career program on Environment and Construction which helps students to be more familiar with these occupations by learning and practising. From loft insulation to thermal efficient windows and combined with heating, cooling and ventilating, all play prominently in the planning, construction and creation of Green Buildings. Zero carbon target is a combination of conservation and the use of alternative material and renewable energy sources. This one-day activity will cover the diversity of coccupations in creating a green building and looking at a zero carbon footprint. 40 students plus 7 teachers |
Vitesse | |||
| Activity | ICT Research Career Discovery at NRC | During this one-day ICT SHSM focused Research Career Discovery students become familiar with the research activities of the National Research Council from the Information and Communication Technology perspective. As computers contribute more to polution than does the airline industry, this one-day activity will focus on what is being done in the design of computer components as well as in the construction of data centres to get to a zero carbon footprint. While significant technology development is required to reach this goal, there is much to consider with the use of present technology. 40 students plus 7 teachers. |
Vitesse | |||
| Activity | Recycling Job Shadowing | Recycling Job Shadowing is a one day Environment SHSM hands-on experience for students to become familiar with the details of an ccupation in a recycling plant. The students will have the opportunity to experience and observe a real working environment. 40 students and 7 teachers. |
Vitesse | |||
| Activity | Recycling Plant Industry Tour | Recycling Plant Industry Tour is a one day SHSM Environment industry visit for students which includes interactive presentations and observations on the whole process of recycling of waste and converting them into valuable materials. | Vitesse | |||
| Activity | Student Success Planning Model | The purpose of this activity is to develop a comprehensive planning framework to be used by School Boards in Planning Students Success Activities. The intent is to be able to inform partners, private sector companies, industries, and colleges as to the type of activities and subjects that the school boards are open to and seeking involvement in enriching and expanding course offerings and student experiences. | A, L, SLC | Vitesse | ||
| Forum | Student Success Model - Learning | Student Success Modeling - Presentation & How-To-Do Learning Session | A, L, SLC | Vitesse | ||
| Forum | Evaluation & Appreciation | Evaluation of Eco-Friendly Construction Programs | A | Vitesse | ||
| Forum | Recycling Program Evaluation | Evaluation of Recycling Programs | Vitesse | |||
| Forum | Air Quality Measurement - Lessons Learned | Air Quality Measurement Practice - Lessons Learned & Appreciation | A | Vitesse | ||
| Forum | Environment Program in Construction | Evaluation of Environment Programs | A | Vitesse |