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Continuing Education & Part-time Studies Guide Winter/Spring 2015 continuingeducation@georgiancollege.ca 24 community, human and social services programs DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES WORkER APPRENTICESHIP This program is a unique opportunity to train employees. Apprenticeship is for: • People already working in the developmental services field. • Students considering an apprenticeship. • People looking for career changes. Why apprenticeship? About 90 per cent of the apprenticeship training is provided in the workplace by qualified employees. Students who complete their training can receive a Certificate of Apprenticeship. The college will offer a bridging program from the Apprenticeship Certificate to the DSW diploma. What are the advantages of joining the apprenticeship program? Developmental Services agencies can provide their staff with training while keeping them on the job. Participants must be registered apprentices to be eligible for school. Please contact your local apprenticeship office. This program is available in Orillia and Owen Sound. For program information call the campus. Registration information To register contact Nancy Musicco 705.728.1968, ext. 1695 or email nancy. musicco@georgiancollege.ca MTCU apprenticeship branch, contact Elaine McLachlin, Training Consultant at 705.737.1431, ext. 6; fax: 705.737.5684. In Grey Bruce, contact Darlene Boisvenue or Brad Marshall, Training Consultants at 519.376.5620. Visit www.edu.gov.on.ca. community, human and social seRVices APPRENTICEShIPS admission Requirements • Must have an OSSD with 30 credits, GED, or Ministry approved equivalents; • Students must be working with children; • Must be registered apprentices with their employers and their local Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. Registration Information To register contact Nancy Musicco at 705.728.1968, ext. 1695 or email nancy. musicco@georgiancollege.ca. MTCU apprenticeship branch, contact Elaine McLachlin, Training Consultant at 705.737.1431, ext. 6; Fax: 705.737.5684. In Grey Bruce, contact Darlene Boisvenue, Training Consultant at 519.376.5620. Visit www.edu.gov.on.ca Classes are also offered in South Georgian Bay. Call the campus for more information. CHILD DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER APPRENTICESHIP Early Childhood Educator apprenticeship is a certificate program which incorporates on-the-job work experience at the same time as the in school component. The program philosophy is child-focused and play-based, and is designed for individuals currently working in the field of early childhood education who wish to pursue formal studies and receive certification. The program runs throughout the year at the Barrie, Orillia, Owen Sound and South Georgian Bay campuses. Courses are offered during the day/evening through the week or through a block release. Upon completion of the apprenticeship certificate program, students have the potential to obtain Georgian's ECE diploma after completing two communications courses and three general education courses. in-school component • Child Development 1, 2 and 3 • Creative Arts • Advocacy and Bias-free Practice • Preschool Learning Environment 1, 2 and 3 • Infant/Toddler Learning Environment • School Age Learning Environment • Advanced Curricula • Health, Safety and Nutrition • Interpersonal Communication • Philosophy of Early Childhood Education • Child, Family, and Community • Six placement courses on-the-job component Consists of 5,260 hours of on-the-job work experience; apprentice must meet general performance objectives per schedule of training. career opportunities Child care centres/facilities, relevant sections of hospitals and schools; family resource centres and recreation programs. APPRENTICEShIPS