No high school diploma and unsure what to do next?
How can I start my career?
College + Apprenticships offer pathways to employment.
What are Dual Credits?
A highly successful pathway to a variety of Skilled Trades!
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Dual Credit Programs are a great choice for students:
At Risk of not graduating with an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSDD) or
Enrolled: Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) or
Enrolled: Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) or
Out of school, under 21, close to completing their OSSD or
Wanting to explore career pathways or
Seeking assistance with the transition to college (post secondary)
dual credit programs help students to:
Discover the various college and apprenticeship pathways available
Test drive a skilled trade
Benefit from the supervision and support of their college instructor and the dual credit teacher at their school
Complete their Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Make a successful transition to college or an apprenticeship program
Get a new perspective on life beyond high school and begin training for a well-paid and fulfilling job
Experience College while still in High School - at no cost to the parent or student
Introduction to Dual Credits
Hey this might be a fit for me, now what?
Parents check out the "Message to Parents" and "Message From Parents" videos below. Students check out the "Success at Algonquin College" and "Amy's Story" videos below.
Parents & Students if you have specific questions go to the FAQ page. It has answers to most initial questions.
Parents & Students if you would like to hear more real life experiences with Dual Credits go to the Testimonials page. It has 10 videos featuring 13 students speaking in their own words.
Parents & Students review this site and if you think a Dual Credit course may be a good fit for you or your child talk to your local Guidance Counsellor to learn about the specific requirements and opportunities in your area.
A Message to Parents
A Message from
Parents
Success at Algonquin College
This is Amy's Story
Here is what students had to say about Dual Credits
Farah Mohamed
- "I wasn't motivated to gradulate high school"
- "I felt that I was more comfortable in a college setting"
- "it (college) was more of an adult learning centre"
Farah graduated from high school & was accepted to college. Show me more!
Tamara Englbrecht
- "without Dual Credit & SWAC I don't think I could have finished high school"
- "next year I'll be going to college at St.Clair"
Tamara overcame her anxiety and discovered a career. Show me more!
Videos
Featuring real students and their experiences as well as helpful informational videos for students and parents. This is a great place to start. Lets Go!
Dual Credit Courses (DC)
Examples of actual dual credit courses are provided as an aid to understanding the DCC program and the types of courses it offers. Lets Go!
FAQs, Links & News
Find answers to common questions, links to supporting infomration and related news. Go here then to your Guidance Counsellor. Lets Go!
Testimonials
Don't take our word for it, read or watch what actual students think about their experience with the Dual Credit program. Lets Go!
Information for Educators
If you are new to the DCC program check out this page. It will guide you to a wealth of specific information on the DCC program. Lets Go!
About DC, SCWI & CODE
The DCC program and how it fits into the larger SCWI initiative a project of the Council of Ontario Directors of Education (CODE). Lets Go!
Welcome Students & Parents
How can I start my career?
What are Dual Credits?A highly successful pathway to a variety of Skilled Trades!
