Technology and Experiential Learning

Technology and Experiential Learning at the District School Board of Niagara seeks to provide students with the best in technological education, experiential learning and programs that allow students to develop the skills they need to build a bright future. 

DSBN secondary schools offer a wide range of both broad-based and focus technology courses. All grade 7 & 8 students participate in technological education at our innovative Design, Science and Technology Centres.  We are proud of our community partnerships that provide students with valuable cooperative education placements.

Many of our students, who are participating in cooperative education in one of 150 trade areas, are signed to an apprenticeship with the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program. Specialist High Skills Major Programs are offered in 13 areas from Manufacturing and Hospitality to Business and Environment and include the very successful SHSM Construction Home Build Program. Technological Skills Challenges, Robotics programs provide opportunities for students to expand their skills and make connections to the world outside of school. We encourage you to explore all that DSBN Technology and Experiential Learning has to offer.

Explore Technological Education


The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program is a program that opens the door for students to explore and work in apprenticeship occupations starting through the Co-op program. Students have an opportunity to become registered apprentices.
 
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Specialist High Skills Major offers students sector-focused specific bundles of credits, industry standard certifications, experiential learning from trade professionals, reach ahead experiences, and the opportunity to work directly with community partners.

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Reach Ahead helps students to seamlessly transition from elementary to secondary school and earn secondary school credits ahead of schedule.
 
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For one semester, the SHSM Regional Construction all day program prepares students for careers in the field by offering hands-on experience by building a house and learning the foundation of multiple construction skills.

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The Regional Horticulture SHSM Program, also known as DIG IT, allows  students to explore horticulture for one semester through the combination of hands-on experience with industry experts and in the DSBN Experimental Greenhouse. 

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Every year, students across the DSBN  have the opportunity to showcase their skills and compete in one of 25 different sector challenges for a chance to represent the DSBN at the Ontario Skills Competition.

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