In an effort to expand upon opportunities for students, the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board has introduced a new approach called Focus Programs. Focus Programs are designed to provide students with the opportunity to experience a ‘hands-on’ program for one semester. The programs concentrate on a specific trade in a setting that feature in-class and practical on-site experience.
Programs currently offered are:
Check out the program brochures on the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board website. (NB: scroll down the page to the Trades and Technology area) |
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