LOCAL POST-SECONDARY ACADEMIC COMPLETION OR BRIDGING PROGRAMS
CREDIT COMPLETION DETAILS CONTACT INFORMATION
For students with an OSSD OR For MATURE students: -19 years of age or older by Oct.1st; -Have been out of school for a while; -Do not have an OSSD completed or in some cases, may have an OSSD, but are changing direction or area of study
University of Toronto: Academic Bridging Program (Woodsworth College); U of T Woodsworth Bridging Program -Prepares students for first year admission to Humanities and Social Sciences
University of Toronto: Transitional Year Program (TYP) U of T Transitional Year Program (TYP) -Must have at least 2 grade 11 or 12 M or U credits
Ryerson University: Academic Bridging Courses (ABCs) Ryerson U Academic Bridging Courses
York University: Transition-Year Program (TYP) York U Transition Year Program (TYP)
George Brown College: ACE Distance Learning Program http://www.georgebrown.ca/ace/
George Brown College: Academic Upgrading (A737) -School of work and college preparation http://www.georgebrown.ca/preparation/ -Continuous intake – monthly -Free
George Brown: College Vocational Program The College Vocational program is an individualized, supportive program to help bridge the gap for students who have graduated from high school with workplace credits or an Ontario Secondary School Certificate (OSSC) and who are having difficulty finding appropriate and meaningful work. It offers extensive assessment through the use of several vocational tools. In addition, students participate in career planning, communication and life skills training, and a work experience placement. St. James Campus – 1 year http://www.georgebrown.ca/A101-2016-2017/
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Humber College: General Arts and Science Program Humber General Arts and Sci
Humber College: Community Integration through Co-operative Humber CICE Education (CICE) The Community Integration through Co-operative Education (CICE) program is designed to provide adults with intellectual disabilities (also known as developmental disabilities) the opportunity to experience college life. •Must have a documented developmental disability •Must be 19 years or older on the first day of classes (day after Labour Day) •Participate in an interview
Seneca College: Academic Upgrading Program Seneca Academic Upgrading Can lead to an Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate which is accepted as equivalent to grade 12 for college entry
Seneca College: College Opportunities Program (CAP) Seneca CAP Program Students with an OSSD may apply to the CAP program even though they may have ENG4E. All applicants are required to attend a pre-test and interview.
Centennial College: Academic Upgrading Program Centennial ACE Program
Toronto Youth Job Corps (T.Y.J.C.) TYJC is an employment program designed to connect youth to the work place through employment, school and/or training. We work with youth, between the ages of 16-29 who are out of school and out of JVS Jobs work, to develop important life and employment skills that will ensure future success. Youth aged 16-29 years at time of intake. Out of school and out of work. Complete or incomplete high school education No cost to participant. Service Canada in Partnership with the City of Toronto.
These are some of the possible programs available to TCDSB students or to mature students who may or may not have earned an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Please check the specific websites for details; in many cases, students who may have an OSSD, with workplace level courses, may qualify with entry tests.
Please contact Rosina Lenardon at [email protected] if you have further questions.
Revised: November 2016
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