The Halton District School Board is hosting several Pathways Planning Information Evenings in January that will allow parents and Grades 7-12 students explore program opportunities that high schools have to offer in Halton.
The Board offers more than 70 programs geared to meet individual needs, helping more students succeed in their chosen pathway after high school, whether they are pursuing apprenticeship, college, community, university or the workplace. The meetings provide information on how to better prepare students for a rapidly changing world, at the same time receiving a relevant and engaging education.
Registration to attend is not required and all are welcome.
The Oakville meeting with take place on Thursday, January 12, 2016 at Abbey Park High School located at 1455 Glen Abbey Gate from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Other meetings in Halton will be held from 6-8 p.m. at the following locations:
- Tuesday, January 17, 2017: Georgetown District High School, 70 Guelph Street, Georgetown
- Thursday, January 19, 2017: Milton District High School, 396 Williams Avenue, Milton
- Tuesday, January 24, 2017: M.M. Robinson High School, 2425 Upper Middle Road, Burlington
Pathways programs include the Specialist High Skills Major programs, Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Programs, Specialty School to Career programs, the Employability Skills Certificate program, Dual Credit college programs, Grade 8-9 Transition programs and more.
Agenda for each night:
- 6:00-6:30 pm - Pathways displays and meet the Pathways Program teachers
- 6:30-7:15 pm - Pathways presentation (Programs & planning for post-secondary)
- 7:15-8:00 pm - Pathways displays and specific workshops.