The Work-Oriented Training Path (WOTP)

Among the diverse pathways offered to students, the Work-Oriented Training Path provides youth experiencing academic difficulties the opportunity to continue their education in different contexts and according to an adapted schooling. They can also obtain an official certificate attesting to a qualifying training preparing them for the job market. With quality training and work placements, students can successfully enter the labor market or continue their studies in vocational training or general education.

This program offers two learning options: Pre-Work Training and Training for a Semi-skilled Trade.

The Pre-Work Training program is intended for students at least 15 years old, whose learning assessment at the end of Secondary Cycle 1 shows they have not met the objectives of the elementary-level programs in language of instruction and mathematics. The program takes place over a three-year period and includes an annual learning report from the school and leads to an official Pre-Work training certificate (PWTC) awarded by the Minister of Education.

Why?

Participating in this program allows students to continue their studies so that their education is as complete as possible, while gaining tangible experience that increases their chances of entering the labor market.

For whom?

For the student who has not met the objectives of the elementary level programs of study in language of instruction and mathematics.

How long?

Three years.

Where does PWT lead?

Towards the job market or towards Training for a Semi-skilled Trade (TST) e.g., salesclerk, landscape laborer, food processing laborer, janitor’s assistant, material handler, printer assistant, etc.

The Training for a Semi-skilled Trade is intended for students at least 15 years old, whose learning assessment at the end of Secondary Cycle 1 shows that they have completed elementary-level programs in language of instruction and mathematics but have not obtained the Secondary Cycle One credits for these subjects. This one-year training program leads to an official training certificate in a semi-skilled trade with mention of the trade, awarded by the Minister of Education as well as a competency report provided by the school.

Why

Participating in this program allows students to continue their general education and prepare for a semi-skilled trade.

For whom?

For students who have not completed their first cycle of secondary education.

How long?

A year or more.

Where does TST lead?

To the labor market, certain Vocational Studies Diplomas (DEP), or continuation of Secondary Cycle 2 general education (DES). Examples of trades: butcher’s assistant, service station attendant, warehouse clerk, ski lift attendant, plastic products assembler, pet care attendant, etc. Consult the MEES directory of semi-skilled trades.

Source: Based on brochures produced by the Centre de services scolaire de Montréal, Centre de services scolaire du Chemin-du-Roy and Centre de services scolaire de la Capitale and the Centre de services scolaire des Appalaches.

Inspired by: Commission scolaire de Montréal, la Commission scolaire du Chemin-du-Roy, commissions scolaires de la région de la Capitale-Nationale and de la région de la Chaudière-Appalaches.