Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Programs in Halton
Child & Youth Worker Concentrated OYAP
Child & Youth Worker Concentrated OYAP
is a program specifically designed to help students make a smooth successful
transition from high school directly into their post-secondary Child &
Youth Worker apprenticeship or diploma program.
In Halton the CYW OYAP is a Partnership Program with Mohawk College and
both the Halton Catholic District & Halton District School Boards.
Students taking part in this program will be registered as both secondary
school students and Mohawk College students at the same time, as well as
being signed for their apprenticeship. Students will have the unique opportunity
to earn both secondary school credits and Mohawk College CYW diploma and
apprenticeship credits in the same semester.
Note: Grade 12 College or University English
is a Mohawk College requirement for entry into this course. Community Service
hours and the grade 10 literacy requirements must also be completed before
you start the program.
Quick links: Child
& Youth Worker Brochure
Click here for a calendar of important dates throughout the semester.
Child & Youth Worker Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
2008 - 2009 School Year
Teacher |
Location & Phone Number |
Offered in Semester |
Credit Value |
Times |
|
Anne Putica |
Bishop Reding |
2 |
4 Coop |
8:30 am -2:30 pm |
Proposed 2009-2010 School Year:
Teacher |
Location & Phone Number |
Offered in Semester |
Credit Value |
Times |
Anne Putica |
Bishop Reding |
2 |
4 Coop |
8:30 am -2:30 pm |
Quick Links:
Halton District School Board: For
Program Planning See Program Pathway
Halton Catholic District School Board: For
Program Planning See Pathway
CHILD AND YOUTH WORKER (CYW)
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
Students taking the CYW OYAP program, will cover the units as outlined by the Ministry of Education Cooperative Education curriculum and the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) curriculum guidelines for Child & Youth Worker.
The CYW course will cover the following units as outlined in the MTCU Curriculum Guidelines for the Child and Youth Worker through Mohawk College |
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Tuesdays and Thursdays at Mohawk College |
Introduction to Child and Youth Work |
Introduction to Field Placement |
CYW, Counselling and Communication Skills |
Developmental Issues in Childhood and Adolescence |
Group Interaction in Child and Youth Work |
In addition to the units above, students will also have a chance to earn certification in |
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Standard First Aid |
Infant, Child and Adult CPR |
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and may also earn worker awareness in |
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WHMIS |
Young Worker Awareness Program |
Passport to Safety |
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Child & Youth Worker: (NOC code 4212)
Child and youth workers (CYW’s) have formal training in counselling
young people and work at shelters, drop-in centres, group homes, hospitals
and schools.
CYW”s use different kinds of “talk therapy” to help their clients change and manage their attitudes and behaviour. They counsel clients one-on-one as well as running group therapy sessions. CYW’s plan and coordinate activities, organize sports, arts, and theatre groups, or local trips or tours. Many also help unemployed youth find jobs and stay employed.
CYW’s help young people learn how to look after themselves, manage
their personal relationships, set goals, and make positive life decisions.
Related Career Pathways: Special Education Teacher, Social
Worker, School Counsellor, Psychologist, Pediatrician, Probation Officer,
Correctional Officer, Adoption Counsellor, Addiction Counsellor, Elementary
or Secondary School Teacher.
Salaries
Salaries can range from $30,000 - $85,000 depending on occupation.
Students that are successful in this program earning all four of their
Coop credits (440 hours) will earn Concentrated OYAP pre-Apprenticeship
Certificate. This indicates that the students have successfully completed
the Concentrated OYAP Coop Program and the expectations of the Ministry
of Education.
If the student completes his/her apprenticeship, only 4 more college credits
may required in order to earn a diploma at college.