1. WELCOME TO ST. LAWRENCE COLLEGE! Getting ready for the first day of your in-class Level 1 Apprenticeship…

2. OYAP PROGRAMS IN CORNWALL Automotive Service Technician (8 weeks) General Carpentry (8 weeks) Welding (10 weeks)

3. OYAP PROGRAMS IN KINGSTON Cook (Fall/Winter Semester) Brick & Stone (8 weeks) General Carpentry (8 weeks) Hairstylist (Fall/Winter Semester – Mon.) Millwright (Fall/Winter Semester – Tues.) Plumbing (8 weeks)

4. Main Take-Away Message: TRANSITION This program is to help you TRANSITION into college and a career – You will not know everything yet, but you will learn There are many people here who care and are here to support you WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU MAKE THE TRANSITION

5. OYAP LEVEL 1 APPRENTICESHIP College (SLC) High School Work MTCU

6. YOU ARE NOW A COLLEGE STUDENT… officially registered You have been officially registered at St. Lawrence College any other part- time student You are similar to any other part- time student, except that your tuition/course materials/fees have been paid for St. Lawrence College student #, You have been assigned a St. Lawrence College student #, which will stay with you the rest of your time at the college St. Lawrence College student #, You have been assigned a St. Lawrence College student #, which will stay with you the rest of your time at the college

7. …AND AN OYAP APPRENTICE! RT A You must have a Registered Training Agreement with MTCU (Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities) Please discuss with the OYAP Coordinator from your board to ensure you have one in place

8. BUT… YOU ARE ALSO A DUAL CREDIT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT Dual Credit Teacher (from your board) InformationInformation School Communities ● High School ● College Instructors ● College Procedures ● IEP’s ● Dual Credit Office/Facilitators School Communities ● High School ● College Instructors ● College Procedures ● IEP’s ● Dual Credit Office/Facilitators

9. Guidance @ your homeschool Dual Credit teacher & OYAP Coordinator from your school board SLC Dual Credit Office/Facilitators Math & Writing Centre and Library Course Instructor(s) Supports as an OYAP/ Dual Credit Student:

10. SNOW DAYS & P.A. DAYS The college rarely closes for snow days Please contact your college instructor(s) and Dual Credit teacher Integrated: Regular college students do not get P.A. days – You must come to class Snow Days: P.A. Days

11. COURSE MATERIALS All OYAP All OYAP: Textbooks (class-set -> must return) Cooks Cooks: Uniform (reimbursed by PASS – Go to Phase 2) & black non-slip shoes (you provide) Hairstylists Hairstylists: Head manikin & kit (Provided by PASS) - The instructor will inform you on the proper clothing to wear AST, Brick & Stone, Gen. Carp, Millwrights, Plumbers & Welders AST, Brick & Stone, Gen. Carp, Millwrights, Plumbers & Welders: - safety boots: green triangle & steel toe - Please submit complete receipts with tax breakdown to PASS office. Support is based on available funding. - wear long pants in class

12. SLC STUDENT ID Brockville Campus Brockville Campus: Library Cornwall Campus Cornwall Campus: Room 1420 (Test Centre) Kingston Campus Kingston Campus: Student Association (2nd floor – Fall ) Student Services (Winter) Bring your Government issued ID with you

13. SLC.ME Your User Portal @ SLC Username Password Password & Username: Passwords Passwords must be changed from default password (default password is a zero in front of your student number) Usernames Usernames (first initial, last name and day of birth) and passwords are the same for: slc.me, blackboard & computer log-ins

14. SLC.ME Blackboard: Your online learning account at SLC

15. TRANSPORTATION Please choose only 1 method of transportation: I live within 2.8km, I will be walking. I will be taking pre-arranged transportation. I am a resident of Kingston and will receive a bus pass from the City of Kingston. I will need city bus tickets. I will be driving - I will require a parking pass.

16. ASSESSMENT @ COLLEGE A grade of 50% or higher must be obtained to pass the course All courses must be passed in order to receive your Level 1 Apprenticeship You are now a college student and you will be evaluated the same There are strict deadlines and you must attend your courses in order to be successful

17. COMPLETING YOUR OYAP LEVEL 1 APPRENTICESHIP two If you pass all your courses, you will receive two high school credits. All your course grades will appear on your SLC transcript. High School CollegeCollege MTCUMTCU A pass or fail designation for each student will be sent to the MTCU office. No marks are submitted.

18. WHAT DO I DO AFTER JUNE 30 TH ? Take a copy of your completed education requirement (e.g. OSSD, Grade 8 or Grade 10) to the local MTCU Apprenticeship Office Secure employment with a contractor (wage is usually 40% of what a licensed skilled worker would earn) Ensure you have your employer sign your Apprenticeship Training Standard on a regular basis If you change employers let the MTCU Apprenticeship office know about the change. Note: Take your Training Standard with you  After you graduate from high school you must direct your questions to your local MTCU Apprenticeship Office (e.g. Level 2 program) What If I Don’t Have a Job? Work with the Employment Ontario Employment Services organization in your community/area.

19. WITHDRAWAL 1.Discuss your decision with your Guidance Counsellor and Dual Credit Teacher 2.If you decide to withdraw, be aware of the drop deadline (found on your dates page) 3.A “W” for withdrawal will appear on your SLC Transcript 4.A “F” for Fail can result if you do not discuss your drop with your Dual Credit Teacher or adhere to the drop deadline 5.Return course materials to the Dual Credit Office

20. STUDENT QUOTES “College students were positive role models and I am now more motivated to finish high school as a result of the course.” “The Dual Credit program has made me look forward to college. I loved that I was easily transitioned into being a college student (less stressful & intimidating).” “The program was awesome and SLC was very welcoming!”