School College Work Initiative
The School College Work Initiative (SCWI) at Loyalist College offers a variety of Dual Credit courses for high school students to experience college and explore career pathways.
Credential: High School and College Credit
Start Date: September and February
Location: Various
Contact: scwi@loyalistcollege.com
Pathways
Dual Credits are a great way for high school students to find out about the various pathways that are linked to their areas of interest.
For instance:
- Participating in an Automotive Dual Credit can provide students with a sense of what to expect if they are considering a career in the motive power industry. Loyalist’s Motive Power and Automotive Apprenticeship programs prepare our post-secondary students for careers that could range from working in a dealership or service repair shop, to warranty claim processing and insurance appraisal.
- The Construction Dual Credit is popular among students who enjoy working with their hands, have an interest in seeing a project through from the early stages to finished product, or like the idea of being self-employed. Loyalist College graduates of the Carpentry and Renovation program work in a careers, such as:
- Construction Framers
- Chief Estimators
- Carpenters
- Granite Fabricator Installers
- Landscapers
- A Culinary Dual Credit is a great way for students with a passion for food to find out about the broad range of career opportunities available in the culinary industry while learning to prepare delicious food in a hands-on environment. Many graduates of the Culinary Skills and Culinary Management programs at Loyalist College have careers as cooks and bakers at prestigious establishments across Canada and around the world.
- An Early Childhood Education Dual Credit can introduce you to a fulfilling career. A career in early childhood education is well-suited to people who are patient and compassionate and who have a creative approach to problem-solving. Early Childhood Education graduates work in:
- Full-day kindergarten programs
- Childcare centres
- Resource centres
Find out about the careers Loyalist College graduates are enjoying by reviewing the individual descriptions listed in the Programs & Courses section of our website. The School College Work Initiative (SCWI) at Loyalist College offers a variety of Dual Credit courses for high school students to experience college and explore career pathways.
How you’ll learn
Advantages of taking a Dual Credit course
Get a head start on your post-secondary studies by earning (FREE!) college credits while completing your high school courses. You’ll also be able to experience college life and explore future career options.
Enjoy access to many supports and activities available to full-time Loyalist students, including:
- Canvas (Loyalist’s online learning management system)
- The Parrott Centre Library
- The Indigenous Resource Centre
- Health and Equitable Learning
- Student Life activities
Upon successful completion of a Dual Credit course, your school board will receive an unofficial transcript to be delivered to you.
Hands-on learning delivered by a college professor
Loyalist College Dual Credit courses are delivered through the following delivery methods:
- Congregated Dual Credits
- Delivered at Loyalist’s main campus
- Class consists of students from various local area high schools
- Taught by a college professor/instructor
- Students travel to the college one morning or afternoon per week to attend class (usually 9 am – 12 pm or 12:30 – 3:30 pm)
- Free transportation is arranged by school board
- Small class sizes of 14 – 20 students
- Learn in Loyalist shops and labs
- High school reps are on campus
- Team Taught Dual Credits
- Delivered at your high school
- Entire class of students participates
- Course is “team” taught by a secondary school teacher and a Loyalist professor/instructor
- Students travel to Loyalist campus for one full-day class held in the college’s shops or labs (transportation and lunch provided)
AccessAbility Services
Students with IEPs are encouraged to register with Loyalist’s Student Success services if they would like to take advantage of academic supports and accommodations that may increase their chances for success. For more information about the services, or help in applying, contact Elizabeth Kryschuk at Loyalist College (ekryschuk@loyalistcollege.com).
Indigenous Centre
The Indigenous Centre was established to ensure appropriate support for Indigenous students on campus. In addition to offering a range of resources, the Indigenous Centre has a study space with access to computers, internet and email, a video and text library, and current Indigenous newsletters and papers.
Courses
A hands-on course that covers common types of wood, wood structures, wood joints, and hardware utilized in typical construction practices. The selection, safe use, and maintenance of hand tools, portable power tools, and stationary power tools required on a typical construction site are also covered.
A hands-on course that covers common types of wood, wood structures, wood joints, and hardware utilized in typical construction practices. The selection, safe use, and maintenance of hand tools, portable power tools, and stationary power tools required on a typical construction site are also covered.
This course will provide an introduction to play as a means to early learning that capitalizes on children’s natural curiosity and exuberance. Students explore the role of play in early learning and development and will be introduced to a variety of play-based learning opportunities.
Whether you have spent years cooking without ever being formally taught or have never held a knife before, this course covers the basics in culinary techniques. In these weekly, hands-on labs, we will have you slicing and dicing, sautéing and braising, making classical sauces and much more in a food-safe, organized manner. Your learning will be supported through faculty-led demonstrations in small classes with lots of one-on one mentorship using carefully curated recipes.
Whether you have spent years cooking without ever being formally taught or have never held a knife before, this course covers the basics in culinary techniques. In these weekly, hands-on labs, we will have you slicing and dicing, sautéing and braising, making classical sauces and much more in a food-safe, organized manner. Your learning will be supported through faculty-led demonstrations in small classes with lots of one-on one mentorship using carefully curated recipes.
This course will introduce students to the history of a variety of skilled trades in Canada. Students will learn about the evolution of various trades, necessary employability skills, how training is conducted and certified (if certified), industry trends and requirements, and employment options. Lectures will be augmented with experiential learning so that students can gain a realistic appreciation of the trade, as well as the effects that technological advancements have played in advancing the efficiency and effectiveness of equipment and tools used by the selected trades. Guest speakers will provide students with first-hand insight into their respective professional experiences. Trades intended for exploration during this course include, but are not necessarily limited to: Carpentry, Electrical, Automotive, Manufacturing, Welding and HRAC. At the conclusion of the course, students will be required to choose one of the skilled trades as their chosen profession and present the rationale in defense of their choice.
**This is both a theory and practical course. Students should be prepared to practice in a variety of skills pathways.
Students learn basic installation practices relating to electrical wiring systems used in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Students use hand tools, machinery and the actual materials used in industry. Emphasis is placed on the quality of work and safe and professional working practices.
Beginning with an introduction to face shapes and colour theory, you will learn how to apply makeup techniques on varied skin types for situations including daytime, evening, photography and weddings. Band lash application and airbrush makeup techniques are introduced and practiced.
Beginning with an introduction to face shapes and colour theory, you will learn how to apply makeup techniques on varied skin types for situations including daytime, evening, photography and weddings. Band lash application and airbrush makeup techniques are introduced and practiced.
Students are introduced to standard practices used in the inspection, dismantling and replacement of components such as bearings, chain and belt drives, and couplings.
A portfolio for lifelong learning has many benefits, such as better adaptation to change and improved opportunities for employment and personal enrichment. This course will introduce learners to reflective practices as they relate to portfolio development and lifelong, life-wide learning. Learners will also develop an understanding of the various types of portfolios, their uses and the process for developing them.
What we eat, how we move and how we manage stress all have profound effects on our lives and our learning. Wellness explores the basics of physical, emotional and spiritual health and the importance of balancing these areas. Healthy nutrition and lifestyle activities will be discussed, practical stress-management techniques will be demonstrated and spiritual connections to our creativity are explored. Students will take part in a variety of exercises in a friendly environment.
The essential elements of visuals – video and stills – are put into practice and students will use a range of equipment, depending on the story being told and the audience.
Students demonstrate a basic working knowledge of the construction, operating principles, testing and servicing of suspension, steering and hydraulic and air brake systems.
Students learn an introduction to the theory and practice of welding, providing a strong background in the various fabrication processes. The course will cover oxyacetylene welding, brazing, cutting, G.M.A.W. (Gas Metal Arc Welding) and S.M.A.W. (Shielded Metal Arc Welding).
This Loyalist College attributes course will help shape your perspectives, broaden your understanding of important issues affecting our societies today, and equip you with invaluable knowledge and skills that will inform your ability to influence your community in a meaningful and impactful way. By exploring topics such as cultural competency, Indigenous education, entrepreneurship, sustainability, health and wellness, and ecological literacy, you’ll be equipped with a powerful toolkit that extends far beyond the classroom.
Costs
There are no costs to the student! Funding for Dual Credit courses is provided by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Colleges and Universities. This funding covers all costs, including transportation to and from the Loyalist’s campus for all congregated courses.
Loyalist College Dual Credit Bursary
Five $1,000 bursary opportunities are available to secondary students who have successfully completed a Dual Credit course/OYAP (Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program) program at Loyalist College and are planning to attend any full-time program at Loyalist College.
To be eligible, students must complete the following:
- Must provide a copy of the Dual Credit/OYAP transcript;
- Students must demonstrate financial need.
Completing the online application form is easy! Visit myloyalist.com and click the Awards Bursaries Scholarships button.
For more information, please contact:
Awards Office, Loyalist College
awards@loyalistcollege.com
613-969 – 1913, ext. 2202
Eligibility and how to apply
Our programs are mostly for Grade 11 or 12 students from the following school boards:
- Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic DSB
- Hastings and Prince Edward DSB
- Limestone District DSB (limited courses due to availability of Dual Credits at St. Lawrence College)
Information about Dual Credits programs Loyalist offers for the following school boards is available at earndualcredits.ca:
- Kawartha Pine Ridge DSB
- Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic DSB
- Trillium Lakelands DSB
Schedule an appointment with your high school guidance counsellor to complete your application.
FAQs
Students are allowed to have up to four college-delivered Dual Credits appear on their transcript. Students may have an unlimited number of team-taught Dual Credits on their transcript. For more information on the types of Dual Credits, please see the “How You’ll Learn” tab.
Dual Credit courses are FREE! As SCWI is Ministry Funded, students are not required to pay fees or transportation costs for most Dual Credit courses.
College course hours vary. Dual Credits are usually delivered once or twice per week within the normal high school timetable. Travel time and required field trips may impact other secondary school courses in certain cases.
Travel to the college will vary depending on where, when and how the Dual Credit program is delivered. Information will be provided to students before the program begins. Transportation costs for buses or taxis are covered by the SCWI program.
Students will see a record of their Dual Credit on their Ontario Secondary School Transcript and/or on their college transcript. Loyalist College provides an unofficial transcript to each school board for distribution to secondary school Guidance departments for filing in the student OSR.
Students who complete Dual Credits are often better prepared for post-secondary work. They are also able to build their admissions portfolios and, in most cases, can apply credits to certificate or diploma requirements. Gaining confidence in their ability to complete post-secondary work is a valuable part of the program. See Dual Credit testimonials under our “Student Work” tab.
Yes – every Dual Credit program has a college instructor and a secondary school teacher assigned to support student learning. It is important that students with formal testing or an identified learning need, make their Dual Credit and college teachers aware so that additional support can be provided.
Students who will be absent must contact the secondary school following the normal absence procedures. In most cases, the College instructor would also like to be notified. Frequent absences will put the successful completion of the credit in jeopardy.
College academic expectations apply to all Dual Credit courses. These are shared with students at the beginning of each course.