© Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport 1035, rue De La Chevrotière, Québec (Québec) G1R 5A5 © Gouvernement du Québec, 2008 EXPLORATION OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING Schools are like airport hubs; student passengers arrive from many different backgrounds and take off for widely divergent destinations. Their particular takeoffs into adulthood will demand different flight patterns. Mel Levine

© Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport 1035, rue De La Chevrotière, Québec (Québec) G1R 5A5 © Gouvernement du Québec, 2008 Welcome to Live Classroom Lecture style

© Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport 1035, rue De La Chevrotière, Québec (Québec) G1R 5A5 © Gouvernement du Québec, 2008 Outline of the information session Objectives of the information session Context of the program Overview of program Challenges and considerations for the implementation Field testing of Exploration of Vocational Training Organizational models

© Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport 1035, rue De La Chevrotière, Québec (Québec) G1R 5A5 © Gouvernement du Québec, 2008 Outline of the information session (cont’d) Accessing resources – School board resources – Community resources Ministerial support – Training – Section on LEARN Web site What’s next? Questions

© Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport 1035, rue De La Chevrotière, Québec (Québec) G1R 5A5 © Gouvernement du Québec, 2008 Objectives of information session The ministerial program Elements of the program that are prescribed Examples of organizational models Considerations for the implementation of the program

© Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport 1035, rue De La Chevrotière, Québec (Québec) G1R 5A5 © Gouvernement du Québec, 2008 Context of program According to the Basic School Regulation –Obligation to offer the program –When should the program be implemented –Recent clarifications found in January 28th letter from M. Pierre Bergevin. Special project ( dérogation à la grille-matières) –Program that prepares students for vocational training According to the certification rules: –Codes for the ministerial and local programs Exploration of Vocational Training Exploration of Vocational Training Replaces Volet III and local programs

© Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport 1035, rue De La Chevrotière, Québec (Québec) G1R 5A5 © Gouvernement du Québec, 2008 Anticipated Budget Rules Youth Sector: For students enrolled in program $80 per student for 2 credit course $200 per student for 4 credit course Amounts not yet finalized New Vocational Training Sector: To encourage access to vocational training for students under 20 years of age 2 million Amount not yet finalized New

© Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport 1035, rue De La Chevrotière, Québec (Québec) G1R 5A5 © Gouvernement du Québec, 2008 Budget Rules No more Volet III or local program funding However, vocational training initiatives are available to all secondary students through the mesure given to the Vocational Training Sector.

© Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport 1035, rue De La Chevrotière, Québec (Québec) G1R 5A5 © Gouvernement du Québec, 2008 Introduction of program Audience and history –Recommendations of the Conseil supérieur de l’éducation in document Career Training: promoting the value of all paths –Taking into account the many initiatives (local courses and activities) at the school boards –Accessibility by youth to vocational training programs Differences between the Personal Orientation Project (POP) and Exploration of Vocational Training (refer to Appendix 3) Competencies, pedagogical context and upcoming training sessions

© Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport 1035, rue De La Chevrotière, Québec (Québec) G1R 5A5 © Gouvernement du Québec, 2008 Overview of course Competencies

© Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport 1035, rue De La Chevrotière, Québec (Québec) G1R 5A5 © Gouvernement du Québec, 2008 Competency 1 Explores vocational training Consults different sources of academic and career information Becomes familiar with the classification of programs by sector Uses various documentary resources Visits training centres and workplaces Meets with workers or vocational training teachers or vocational training students Makes connections between elements of information gathered Learns about different trades and occupations Performs tasks associated with selected trades and occupations Considers the specific requirements of these trades and occupations Recognizes the advantages and disadvantages of practising these trades and occupations Considers the career prospects associated with these trades and occupations Participates in one or more experiential job shadowing activities Takes stock of his/her discoveries Makes connections between these trades and occupations and the related programs Identifies the particular features of vocational training Adjusts his/her perceptions of the trades and occupations explored and of vocational training Writes a report on his or her experiential job shadowing activity (ies) Evaluation Criteria Diversity of explorations Diversity of exploratory strategies Validation of information gathered Accurate analysis of his/her discoveries Working document

© Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport 1035, rue De La Chevrotière, Québec (Québec) G1R 5A5 © Gouvernement du Québec, 2008 Competency 2 Contemplates his/her suitability for vocational training Updates his/her personal profile Re-examines his/her personal qualities Makes connections between his/her personal profile and the trades and occupations explored Makes connections between his/her personal profile and vocational training program requirements Takes into account the limitations or obligations of the trades and occupations explored Considers the possibility of enrolling in vocational training Compares his/her goals and aspirations with vocational training program requirements Envisions a few steps in his/her learning path Examines his/her desire to pursue a vocational training path Shares his/her reflections Discusses the results of his/her exploration with classmates Talks with parents or other people he/she trusts Draws on these discussions to broaden his/her reflections. Evaluation Criteria Relevance of the elements of reflection on his/her personal profile Relevance of the elements of reflection on his/her choice of path Effectiveness of communication Working document

© Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport 1035, rue De La Chevrotière, Québec (Québec) G1R 5A5 © Gouvernement du Québec, 2008 Pedagogical Context Collaboration between students Categories of activities (ORIE) Teacher and student roles Essential collaboration between the Youth Sector and the Vocational Training Sector

© Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport 1035, rue De La Chevrotière, Québec (Québec) G1R 5A5 © Gouvernement du Québec, 2008 Pedagogical Context

© Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport 1035, rue De La Chevrotière, Québec (Québec) G1R 5A5 © Gouvernement du Québec, 2008 Overview of program

© Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport 1035, rue De La Chevrotière, Québec (Québec) G1R 5A5 © Gouvernement du Québec, 2008

© Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport 1035, rue De La Chevrotière, Québec (Québec) G1R 5A5 © Gouvernement du Québec, 2008

© Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport 1035, rue De La Chevrotière, Québec (Québec) G1R 5A5 © Gouvernement du Québec, 2008

© Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport 1035, rue De La Chevrotière, Québec (Québec) G1R 5A5 © Gouvernement du Québec, 2008

© Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport 1035, rue De La Chevrotière, Québec (Québec) G1R 5A5 © Gouvernement du Québec, 2008 Challenges and considerations for the implementation of the program Timetable scheduling taking into account: –school constraints –available resources Support and information available to guide students’ choice of courses: –students –parents –teachers and other professionals on the school team

© Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport 1035, rue De La Chevrotière, Québec (Québec) G1R 5A5 © Gouvernement du Québec, 2008 Challenges and consideration for the implementation of the program (cont’d) Organisation that supports the implementation through partnerships with: –Vocational training centres in own school board and other school boards –The community Support for teachers by access to: –Training and ongoing guidance –Diversified resources

© Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport 1035, rue De La Chevrotière, Québec (Québec) G1R 5A5 © Gouvernement du Québec, 2008 Field testing of Exploration of Vocational Training Objectives of field testing and meetings Contributions from many schools boards of diverse regions Representatives from both the vocational training sector and the youth sector Impacted on document creation and budget rules New Frontiers School Board field testing Exploration of Vocational Training in two classes

© Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport 1035, rue De La Chevrotière, Québec (Québec) G1R 5A5 © Gouvernement du Québec, 2008 Organizational models Respect the requirements of the program Examples of organizational models for two and four credit courses (refer to Appendixes 1 and 2) Models influenced by realities of community and available resources

© Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport 1035, rue De La Chevrotière, Québec (Québec) G1R 5A5 © Gouvernement du Québec, 2008 Using resources in your milieu School and school board resources –Material and human resources available from the vocational training centres –Resources available from POP and POP style classrooms (computers, tools kits, etc.) –Resources developed locally (vocational training caravan, specific learning situations, etc.) Community resources –Workers and parents –Businesses –Sector Councils, associations, etc.

© Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport 1035, rue De La Chevrotière, Québec (Québec) G1R 5A5 © Gouvernement du Québec, 2008 Ministerial support Training sessions intended for: –Coordinators of this program –Professionals supporting teachers of this program –Teachers of the program Training sessions information May 13 th and 14th: Online training website for teachers

© Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport 1035, rue De La Chevrotière, Québec (Québec) G1R 5A5 © Gouvernement du Québec, 2008 Following this information session Guide: Preparing for Program Implementation Exploration of Vocational Training – Budget rules – available once validated Questions ask: –School board consultant –Member of POP/Explo Network –Richard Bastien, MELS –Cheryl Pratt, MELS

© Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport 1035, rue De La Chevrotière, Québec (Québec) G1R 5A5 © Gouvernement du Québec, 2008 Questions