Program Description
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.
Download Link: Child + Youth Worker OYAP Brochure
Download Link: Child + Youth Worker OYAP Calendar
Program Planning
2009 - 2010 School Year
| Teacher | Location & Phone Number | Offered in Semester | Credit Value | Times |
| Anne Putica
puticaa@hcdsb.org | Bishop Reding
Secondary School
Milton
905 875-0124
Ext 160 | 2 | 4 Coop
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5 Mohawk College CYW post secondary credits | 8:30 am -2:30 pm |
Proposed 2010-2011 School Year
| Teacher | Location & Phone Number | Offered in Semester | Credit Value | Times |
| Anne Putica
puticaa@hcdsb.org | Bishop Reding
Secondary School
Milton
905 875-0124
Ext 160 | 2 | 4 Coop
+
5 Mohawk College CYW post secondary credits | 8:30 am -2:30 pm |
Pathway Charts
Child + Youth Worker 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 |
| 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 |
| Standard First Aid | Infant, Child and Adult CPR |
| and may also earn worker awareness in |
| WHMIS | Young Worker Awareness Program |
| Passport to Safety | |
Career Opportunities
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.
Interesting Facts
Certificates and Exemptions
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.
Process:
The OYAP process consists of 4 main stages 1. The information gathering and awareness stage 2. The program contact stage (log onto www.onsorts.ca and choose up to 2 courses that you may be interested in.) 3. The interview preparation stage 4. The interview
To learn more about the process or to start the process you can download the following documents. These documents designed to help you through the process of being accepted into a Concentrated OYAP Program.
Downloads:
You may also pick up a complete package from the School to Career Guidance contact at your present school to book a visit or interview.
For the name of the School to Career Contact at your school go to our Contact Us page.
To apply or find out more about an OYAP school to career program, click here