These Dual Credit courses are open to students of the Grand Erie District School Board (GEDSB) who are close to high school graduation.
Courses that are offered at specific high schools are only open to students who attend those high schools.
All registrations MUST be completed through your high school's Student Services or Guidance department. Contact your Student Services or Guidance department to see which option is best for you.
Below is a sample of the Dual Credits we have run in recent years. Please contact your high school's Student Services of Guidance department to see if these courses are still available.
Please Note: Several program options and details are pending approval from the School College Work Initiative, Mohawk College, and local school boards. Program information is subject to change without notice.
Fall (Semester 1)
Mohawk @ School - Construction
Location: Dunnville Secondary School
Number of Students: 15
Dates: September to January
Registration typically opens in Spring – Contact your Student Services or Guidance department to learn more and sign up!
Open ONLY to Dunnville Secondary School students.
College Credit 1: Introduction to Construction (BLDG10016)
Course Description: Get comfortable working with tools on plumbing, carpentry, and electrical projects. This course is great for people looking to build confidence working on home improvement or to discover a career in the skilled trades.
College Pathways: Various; this course is designed to give students experience in a variety of trades, which will help each student decide the best college or apprenticeship pathway for him or her
Career Pathways*: Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical
Mohawk @ After School - Construction
Location: Valley Heights Secondary School
Number of Students: 15
Dates: September to January
Registration typically opens in Spring – Contact your Student Services or Guidance department to learn more and sign up!
Open ONLY to Valley Heights Secondary School students.
College Credit 1: Introduction to Construction (BLDG10016)
Course Description: Get comfortable working with tools on plumbing, carpentry, and electrical projects. This course is great for people looking to build confidence working on home improvement or to discover a career in the skilled trades.
College Pathways: Various; this course is designed to give students experience in a variety of trades, which will help each student decide the best college or apprenticeship pathway for him or her
Career Pathways*: Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical
OYAP - Child and Youth Worker
Location: Mohawk College - Fennell Campus
Number of Students: 22
Dates: September to January
Registration typically opens in Spring – Contact your Student Services or Guidance department to learn more and sign up!
Open ONLY to OYAP students.
Students in OYAP Dual Credits MUST have a Registered Training Agreement before enrolling. Students who successfully complete an OYAP Dual Credit will complete all coursework requirements of their Level 1 Apprenticeship training. Contact your high school's Student Services, Guidance, or Co-operative Education department to find out about OYAP programs available to you.
Learn about OYAP at GEDSB.
College Pathways: Child and Youth Worker Apprenticeship
Career Pathways*: Child and Youth Workers
College Courses:
- Counselling & Communication Skills (COMM10086)
- Introduction to Child & Youth Work (HMNS10018)
- Group Interaction in Child Youth Work (HMNS10019)
- Childhood Disorders (HMNS10020)
- School Based CYW (HMNS10021)
- Introduction to Family Development (HMNS10022)
- Residential Treatment (HMNS10023)
- Psychotherapy in Childhood (HMNS10024)
- Preparation for Field Placement (PERS10004)
- Developmental Issues in Childhood and Adolescence (PSYC10004)
- Principles of Human Behaviour (PSYC10005)
Learn more about the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
OYAP - Child Development Practitioner
Location: Mohawk College - Fennell Campus
Number of Students: 15
Dates: September to January
Registration typically opens in Spring – Contact your Student Services or Guidance department to learn more and sign up!
Open ONLY to OYAP students.
Students in OYAP Dual Credits MUST have a Registered Training Agreement before enrolling. Students who successfully complete an OYAP Dual Credit will complete all coursework requirements of their Level 1 Apprenticeship training. Contact your high school's Student Services, Guidance, or Co-operative Education department to find out about OYAP programs available to you.
Learn about OYAP at GEDSB.
College Pathways: Child Development Practitioner Apprenticeship
Career Pathways*: Early Childhood Educators
College Courses:
- Creative Expression (CREA10187)
- Child Development 1 & 2 (EDUC10006/EDUC10008)
- School Age Learning Environment (EDUC10010)
- Inclusive Practice and Advocacy (EDUC10102)
- Foundations of Early Learning Environments (EDUC10103)
- Preschool Learning Environment 1 (EDUC10104)
- Child Protection (EDUC10105)
- Health, Safety and Nutrition (HLTH10012)
- School Age Learning Environment Placement (WORK10014)
- Foundations of Early Learning Environments Placement (WORK10627)
- Preschool Learning Environment 1 Placement (WORK10628)
Learn more about the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
Winter (Semester 2)
Mohawk @ School - Automotive
Location: Dunnville Secondary School
Number of Students: 15
Dates: February to June
Registration typically opens in Spring – Contact your Student Services or Guidance department to learn more and sign up!
Open ONLY to Dunnville Secondary School students.
College Credit 1: Work Practices 1 (MOTP10064)
Course Description: Identify fastener characteristics, interpret shop safety rules, perform measuring calculations and demonstrate the operation of oxy-acetylene cutting according to accepted trade practices.
College Pathways: Motive Power Fundamentals - 187, Motive Power Technician - 446
Career Pathways*: Automotive Service Technician, Automotive Mechanical Installers and Servicers, Motor Vehicle Assemblers, Inspectors and Testers, Automotive Salesperson, Parts Distribution
Mohawk @ School - Photography
Location: Simcoe Composite School Secondary School
Number of Students: 15
Dates: February to June
Registration typically opens in Spring – Contact your Student Services or Guidance department to learn more and sign up!
Open ONLY to Simcoe Secondary School students.
College Credit 1: Photography Fundamentals (PHTO10108)
Course Description: Explore the essential practices of photography and develop technical skills in image capture techniques. Apply core exposure, light and composition methods to capture photographic images.
College Pathways: Broadcasting - Radio & Journalism - 297
Career Pathways*: Reporter, Writer, Editor, Content Creator/Developer, Multimedia Journalist, Public Relations/Corporate Communications, Social Media Manager, Copywriter, Producer/Director
Mohawk @ School - Media
Location: North Park Collegiate and Vocational School
Number of Students: 24
Dates: February to June
Registration typically opens in Spring – Contact your Student Services or Guidance department to learn more and sign up!
Open ONLY to North Park Collegiate and Vocational School students.
College Credit 1: Popular Music and Society (MUSC10114)
Course Description: Interested in learning more about the power of music? This course traces today's popular music back to the roots of rock and roll. You'll also be able to explore and research the influence that your favourite artists have had on popular music and culture.
College Pathways: Broadcasting - Radio & Creative Content - 520
Career Pathways*: Digital Media, Print Media, Television and Radio News Editor or On-Air Reporter, Writer or Producer, Multimedia Production, Social Media, Public Relations
Mohawk @ School - Construction
Location: McKinnon Park Secondary School and Paris District High School
Number of Students: 15
Dates: February to June
Registration typically opens in Spring – Contact your Student Services or Guidance department to learn more and sign up!
Open ONLY to McKinnon Park Secondary School and Paris District High School students.
College Credit 1: Introduction to Construction (BLDG10016)
Course Description: Get comfortable working with tools on plumbing, carpentry, and electrical projects. This course is great for people looking to build confidence working on home improvement or to discover a career in the skilled trades.
College Pathways: Various; this course is designed to give students experience in a variety of trades, which will help each student decide the best college or apprenticeship pathway for him or her
Career Pathways*: Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical
Mohawk @ School - Marketing
Location: Cayuga Secondary School
Number of Students: 15
Dates: February to June
Registration typically opens in Spring – Contact your Student Services or Guidance department to learn more and sign up!
Open ONLY to Cayuga Secondary School students.
College Credit 1: Introduction to Marketing (MRKTCB158)
Course Description: Explore the foundational concepts of marketing, including key concepts such as market segmentation and target marketing, environmental analysis, and the marketing mix: price, product, promotion and place. Investigate consumer behaviour and integrated marketing communications.
College Pathways: Multiple Programs
Career Pathways*: Digital Marketing Specialist, Marketing Program Coordinator, Merchandising Manager, Product Manager, Social Media Manager
Mohawk @ School - Graphic Design
Location: North Park Collegiate and Vocational School
Number of Students: 20
Dates: February to June
Registration typically opens in Spring – Contact your Student Services or Guidance department to learn more and sign up!
Open ONLY to North Park Collegiate and Vocational School students.
College Credit 1: Graphic Design Layout 1 (GRAP10155)
Course Description: Produce various single and multi page documents while utilizing the tools used in page layout software. Follow basic character and paragraph formatting, along with basic elements and principles design.
College Pathways: Graphic Design
Career Pathways*: Design, Publishing and Printing Industries, Prepress and Web Services, Advertising and Marketing, Digital Media Industries, Packaging Design, Sign, Screen and Display Companies
Mohawk @ After School - Welding
Location: Cayuga Secondary School
Number of Students: 15
Dates: February to June
Registration typically opens in Spring – Contact your Student Services or Guidance department to learn more and sign up!
Open ONLY to Cayuga Secondary School students.
College Credit 1: Introduction to Welding(WELD10207)
Course Description: Students will develop skills in basic oxy acetylene and stick welding.
College Pathways: Quality Engineering Technician - Non Destructive Evaluation (NDE), Mechanical Techniques (Welding and Fabrication)
Career Pathways*: Non-destructive Testing and Inspection Technician, Quality Assurance/Control Technician, Welder
OYAP - General Carpenter
Location: Mohawk College - Marshall School of Skilled Trades & Apprenticeships (Stoney Creek Campus)
Number of Students: 16
Dates: February to June
Registration typically opens in Spring – Contact your Student Services or Guidance department to learn more and sign up!
Open ONLY to OYAP students.
Students in OYAP Dual Credits MUST have a Registered Training Agreement before enrolling. Students who successfully complete an OYAP Dual Credit will complete all coursework requirements of their Level 1 Apprenticeship training. Contact your high school's Student Services, Guidance, or Co-operative Education department to find out about OYAP programs available to you.
Learn about OYAP at GEDSB.
College Pathways: General Carpenter Apprenticeship
Career Pathways*: General Carpenter, Skilled Trade Worker, Framer
College Courses:
- Estimating, Calculations & Layout 1 (BLDG10052)
- Safety, Materials and Tools (BLDG10053)
- Plans, Specifications and Codes 1 (TDRW00505)
- Welding (WELD10072)
Learn more about the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
OYAP - Child and Youth Worker
Location: Mohawk College - Fennell Campus
Number of Students: 22
Dates: February to June
Registration typically opens in Spring – Contact your Student Services or Guidance department to learn more and sign up!
Open ONLY to OYAP students.
Students in OYAP Dual Credits MUST have a Registered Training Agreement before enrolling. Students who successfully complete an OYAP Dual Credit will complete all coursework requirements of their Level 1 Apprenticeship training. Contact your high school's Student Services, Guidance, or Co-operative Education department to find out about OYAP programs available to you.
Learn about OYAP at GEDSB.
College Pathways: Child and Youth Worker Apprenticeship
Career Pathways*: Child and Youth Workers
College Courses:
- Counselling & Communication Skills (COMM10086)
- Introduction to Child & Youth Work (HMNS10018)
- Group Interaction in Child Youth Work (HMNS10019)
- Childhood Disorders (HMNS10020)
- School Based CYW (HMNS10021)
- Introduction to Family Development (HMNS10022)
- Residential Treatment (HMNS10023)
- Psychotherapy in Childhood (HMNS10024)
- Preparation for Field Placement (PERS10004)
- Developmental Issues in Childhood and Adolescence (PSYC10004)
- Principles of Human Behaviour (PSYC10005)
Learn more about the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
OYAP - Child Development Practitioner
Location: Mohawk College - Fennell Campus
Number of Students: 23
Dates: February to June
Registration typically opens in Spring – Contact your Student Services or Guidance department to learn more and sign up!
Open ONLY to OYAP students.
Students in OYAP Dual Credits MUST have a Registered Training Agreement before enrolling. Students who successfully complete an OYAP Dual Credit will complete all coursework requirements of their Level 1 Apprenticeship training. Contact your high school's Student Services, Guidance, or Co-operative Education department to find out about OYAP programs available to you.
Learn about OYAP at GEDSB.
College Pathways: Child Development Practitioner Apprenticeship
Career Pathways*: Early Childhood Educators
College Courses:
- Creative Expression (CREA10187)
- Child Development 1 & 2 (EDUC10006/EDUC10008)
- School Age Learning Environment (EDUC10010)
- Inclusive Practice and Advocacy (EDUC10102)
- Foundations of Early Learning Environments (EDUC10103)
- Preschool Learning Environment 1 (EDUC10104)
- Child Protection (EDUC10105)
- Health, Safety and Nutrition (HLTH10012)
- School Age Learning Environment Placement (WORK10014)
- Foundations of Early Learning Environments Placement (WORK10627)
- Preschool Learning Environment 1 Placement (WORK10628)
Learn more about the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
Summer
Introduction to Construction - Hagersville
Location: Mohawk College - Fennell Campus and Hagersville Secondary School
Number of Students: 10
Dates: July
Registration typically opens in Spring – Contact your Student Services or Guidance department to learn more and sign up!
Open ONLY to Hagersville Secondary School students.
College Credit 1: Introduction to Construction (BLDG10016)
Course Description: Get comfortable working with tools on plumbing, carpentry, and electrical projects. This course is great for people looking to build confidence working on home improvement or to discover a career in the skilled trades.
College Pathways: Various; this course is designed to give students experience in a variety of trades, which will help each student decide the best college or apprenticeship pathway for him or her
Career Pathways*: Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical
* Please Note: The Career Pathways listed typically require successful completion of a related postsecondary diploma or degree and may require further certification. Career Pathways are NOT limited to the options listed here.
