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1. Starting Points: Tech Studies in Grades 9 &10 Learn to Earn Pathways to bright futures in fields of technology. Click the Picture to Start Learning Skip Intro

2. Choose a Subject to Learn About Design Exploring Technologies Learn to Earn Construction Computer Technology Transportation Hair Styling and Aesthetics Manufacturing Hospitality & Tourism Pathways to bright futures in technology fields. Communications

3. Technological education will help students to: • Understand the fundamental concepts underlying technological education; • Achieve the level of technological competence they will need in order to succeed; • Develop creative & flexible approaches to problem solving; Learn to Earn Pathways to bright futures in technology fields. Continue

4. The goals of technological education are: • Developing critical thinking skills, • Communicating accurately, ethically, and effectively; • Developing positive lifelong learning • Making connections that will help students take advantage of educational and work opportunities. Learn to Earn Pathways to bright futures in technology fields. Continue

5. Exploring Technologies • Exploring Technologies • Grade 9 Open (TIJ1O) • This course enables students to further explore and develop technological knowledge and skills introduced in the elementary science and technology program. Students will be given the opportunity to design and create products and/or provide services related to the various technological areas or industries, working with a variety of tools, equipment, and software commonly used in • industry. Students will develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues, and will begin to explore secondary and postsecondary education and training pathways leading to careers in technology-related fields. • Prerequisite: None • All schools Learn to Earn Courses to take Pathways to bright futures in fields of technology. I’m Finished Explore More

6. Exploring Technologies Learn to Earn Students can move on to any of the grade 10 technology classes from here! Pathways to bright futures in fields of technology. Explore More I’m Finished

7. Technological Design Technological Design Grade 10, Open (TDJ2O) This course provides students with opportunities to apply a design process to meet a variety of technological challenges. Students will research projects, create designs, build models and/or prototypes, and assess products and/or processes using appropriate tools, techniques, and strategies. Student projects may include designs for homes, vehicles, bridges, robotic arms, clothing, or other products. Students will develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to technological design, and learn about secondary and postsecondary education and training leading to careers in the field. Prerequisite: None Korah, Michipicoten, Superior Heights, and White Pines Learn to Earn Courses to take Jobs Pathways to bright futures in fields of technology. I’m Finished Explore More

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9. Construction Technology Construction Technology, Grade 10 Open (TCJ2O) This course introduces students to building materials and processes through opportunities to design and build various construction projects. Students will learn to create and read working drawings; become familiar with common construction materials, components, and processes; and perform a variety of fabrication, assembly, and finishing operations. They will use a variety of hand and power tools and apply knowledge of imperial and metric systems of measurement, as appropriate. Students will develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to construction technology, and will explore secondary and postsecondary path-ways leading to careers in the industry. Prerequisite: None. Available in All Schools In Chapleau, offered in Alternate years with TTJ20. At Korah and Superior Heights, also offered as “Technical Skills for Females”. Courses to take Learn to Earn Jobs I’m Finished Explore More Pathways to bright futures in fields of technology.

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11. Transportation Technology Transportation Technology Grade 10, Open (TTJ2O) This course introduces students to the service and maintenance of vehicles, aircraft, and/or watercraft. Students will develop knowledge and skills related to the construction and operation of vehicle/craft systems and learn maintenance and repair techniques. Student projects may include the construction of a self-propelled vehicle or craft, engine service, tire/wheel service, electrical/battery service, and proper body care. Students will develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues and will explore secondary and postsecondary pathways leading to careers in the transportation industry. Prerequisite: None All schools except Hornepayne In Chapleau, offered in alternate years with TCJ20 Learn to Earn Courses to take Jobs Pathways to bright futures in fields of technology. I’m Finished Explore More

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13. Manufacturing Technology Manufacturing Technology Grade 10 Open (TMJ2O) This course introduces students to the manufacturing industry by giving them an opportunity to design and fabricate products using a variety of processes, tools, and equipment. Students will learn about technical drawing, properties and preparation of materials, and manufacturing techniques. Student projects may include a robotic challenge, a design challenge, or a fabrication project involving processes such as machining, welding, vacuum forming, or injection molding. Students will develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to manufacturing and will learn about secondary and postsecondary pathways leading to careers in the industry. Prerequisite: None. CASS, Elliot Lake, Korah, Superior Heights, WC Eaket and White Pines Learn to Earn Courses to take Jobs Pathways to bright futures in fields of technology. I’m Finished Explore More

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15. Computer Technology Computer Technology Grade 10, Open (TEJ2O) This course introduces students to computer systems, networking, and interfacing, as well as electronics and robotics. Students will assemble, repair, and configure computers with various types of operating systems and application software. Students will build small electronic circuits and write computer programs to control simple peripheral devices or robots. Students will also develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to the use of computers, and learn about secondary and postsecondary pathways to careers in computer technology. Prerequisite: None White Pines Learn to Earn Courses to take Jobs Pathways to bright futures in fields of technology. I’m Finished Explore More

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17. Communications Technology Communications Technology Grade 10 Open (TGJ2O) This course introduces students to communications technology from a media perspective. Students will work in the areas of TV/video and movie production, radio and audio production, print and graphic communications, photography, and animation. Student projects may include computer-based activities such as creating videos, editing photos, working with audio, cartooning, developing animations, and designing web pages. Students will also develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to communications technology and explore secondary and postsecondary education and training pathways and career opportunities in the various communications technology fields. Prerequisite: None Elliot Lake, and Korah Learn to Earn Courses to take Jobs Pathways to bright futures in fields of technology. I’m Finished Explore More

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19. Hair Styling and Aesthetics Hairstyling and Aesthetics Grade 10, Open (TXJ2O) This course presents hairstyling, make-up, and nail care techniques from a salon/spa perspective. Through a variety of school and community-based activities, students learn fundamental skills in hairstyling, giving manicures and facials and providing hair/scalp analyses, and treatments. Students also consider related environmental and societal issues and explore secondary and postsecondary pathways leading to careers in the field of hairstyling and aesthetics. Prerequisite: None Superior Heights only Learn to Earn Courses to take Jobs Pathways to bright futures in fields of technology. I’m Finished Explore More

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21. Hospitality & Tourism Hospitality and Tourism Technology, Grade 10 Open (TFJ2O) This course provides students with opportunities to explore different areas of hospitality and tourism, as reflected in the various sectors of the tourism industry, with an emphasis on food service. Students will study culinary techniques of food handling and preparation, health and safety standards, the use of tools and equipment, the origins of foods, and event planning, and will learn about tourism attractions across Ontario. Students will develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues and will explore secondary and postsecondary pathways leading to careers in the tourism industry. Prerequisite: None Chapleauonly Learn to Earn Courses to take Jobs Pathways to bright futures in fields of technology. I’m Finished Explore More

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23. Specialist High Skills Major What is a Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)? An SHSM is a ministry-approved specialized program that allows students to focus their learning on a specific economic sector while meeting the requirements to graduate from secondary school. It also assists in their transition after graduation to apprenticeship training, college, university or the workplace. SHSMs are available in ADSB in the following sectors: Arts and Culture Health and Wellness Energy Construction Hospitality and Tourism Sports Environment Manufacturing Learn to Earn Pathways to bright futures in fields of technology. • Next Page I’m Finished

24. Specialist High Skills Major • How is a Specialist High Skills Major recognized? • Students who successfully complete an SHSM receive: • an Ontario Secondary School Diploma with an embossed red seal • an SHSM Record documenting his/her achievement Learn to Earn Pathways to bright futures in fields of technology. • Next Page I’m Finished

25. Specialist High Skills Major • Key Benefits of a Specialist High Skills Major • Pursuing an SHSM helps students to: • Customize their secondary school education to suit their interests and talents. • Develop specialized knowledge and skills. • Earn credits that postsecondary educational institutions and the sector recognize. • Gain sector-recognized certification and career-relevant training. • Develop essential skills and work habits documented through • the Ontario Skills Passport. • Identify, explore and refine career goals and make informed decisions • about their future. • Remain flexible, with the option to shift between pathways, should their goals and plans change Learn to Earn Pathways to bright futures in fields of technology. • Explore More I’m Finished

26. Once you have the skills, you can find the job to pay your bills. • If you like the career you have chosen it won’t even seem like work! • Choose a site to search for a job in the field you think you might like. Learn to Earn • Canada Job Bank • Workopolis.ca • Work Directory.ca • Tech Jobs Canada Pathways to bright futures in fields of technology. • Explore More I’m Finished

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