The Work-Oriented Training Pathway (WOTP)
In the context of the diversification of educational paths offered to students, a Work-Oriented Training Pathway gives young people experiencing academic difficulties the possibility of pursuing their education in a different context according to an adapted pedagogy, and obtain an official certificate attesting to qualifying training that prepares them for employment.
These students can now receive quality training with internships permitting them to integrate into the job market with success, or to pursue their studies in vocational training or general education. These pathways offer two programs: Pre-Work Training and Training in a Semi-Skilled Trade.
Guide for the educational pathway for parents of a handicapped child
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Pre-Work training targets students at least 15 years old whose assessment at the end of Secondary Cycle 1 reveals that they have not attained the objectives of elementary school in language of instruction and mathematics. The program runs three years and leads to an official certificate of Pre-Work Training issued by the Minister, and an annual learning assessment from the school.
Why?
The student’s education is as complete as possible, and they get workplace experience.
For whom?
For the student who has not completed their elementary school studies.
How long does it take?
Three years
What does PWT lead to?
To the job market or to training for a semi-skilled trade, via the Training for a Semi-skilled Trade program! Examples of trades; sales clerk, baker’s helper, landscape worker, food processing worker, shipping worker, printer’s helper, etc.
Video (in French) of testimonies from professionals and young people in Pre-Work Training programs in the Eastern Townships
Training for a Semi-skilled trade is for students at least 15 years old whose Secondary 1 final assessment shows that they have achieved the objectives of elementary school in language of instruction and math, without however obtaining credits for Secondary 1 in these subjects. Over the course of one year, this program leads to an official training certificate for a semi-skilled trade with mention of the trade issued by the Minister, as well as a learning assessment delivered by the school.
Why?
To continue their general education and be prepared for a semi-skilled trade.
For whom?
For the student who has not completed their first cycle of high school studies.
How long does it take?
One year or more.
What does this lead to?
Towards the job market, towards certain diplomas of vocational studies or to continuing their general education and Secondary Cycle 2 towards a high school diploma (DES). Examples of trades: bakery assistant, butcher’s assistant, vehicle service attendant, plastic product assembler, warehouse clerk, pet care attendant, etc.
Testimonies from professionals and youth in the Training for a Semi-skilled Trade program in the Eastern Townships
Inspired by brochures from the Centre de services scolaire de Montréal, the Centre de services scolaire du Chemin-du-Roy, Centre de services scolaire de la Capitale and Centre de services scolaire des Appalaches.