Child and Youth Worker Apprenticeship
Ontario College Apprenticeship Certificate (620A)
Fennell Campus
Note: Registered students who have been convicted of an offence under the criminal code for which they have not been pardoned may be denied the opportunity to enter clinical placement. A certificate of 'Police Clearance' and/or 'Consent to Disclosure' may be requested by the clinical placement agency
Highlights
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- Experience theory content and the in-school portion (only offered during the day) day release (6 hrs/day)
- Learn to assist in facilitating change in children, youth and their families to develop alternative behaviours which re-establish personal growth. Train to implement a range of preventative, intervention and treatment strategies for children, youth and their families.
- Experience in-class hands-on group activities to learn the skills necessary to be a CYW, field placements with a wide variety of age groups (6-21 year olds) in agencies that employ CYW's, and agency visits to explore different opportunities for future employment.
- In addition to the CYW Certificate of Apprenticeship, the apprentice may work towards an Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Child and Youth Worker by taking additional courses offered by Mohawk College.
- The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) is also offered to senior secondary students with the in-school portion at Mohawk College, plus a co-op education work placement with an employer as an apprentice. OYAP students may choose to continue in the CYW Apprenticeship program after participating in OYAP.
- Apprentices must first register with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities prior to enrollment in the Mohawk Child and Youth Worker (CYW) Apprenticeship Program. Call 1-800-668-4479 or visit www.edu.gov.on.ca and click on apprenticeship.
Career Opportunities
Industries of Employment:
- Mental Health Centres
- Education Services
- Child Welfare Services
- Youth Criminal Justice Services
Occupational Categories:
- Child and Youth Workers
- Child and Youth Counselors
- Youth Support Workers
Admission Requirements:
- OSSD or equivalent
- Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent
- Students must have an identified sponsor to register i.e. Community Service Agency
Program of Studies for students starting Fall 2012
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