Presented By:

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board in partnership with Habitat For Humanity

The “Building Careers From the Ground Up” Program is intended to provide career preparation for students with an interest in Residential Building Construction careers. Students will have the opportunity to work with a Construction Technology teacher building homes with Habitat For Humanity. Students will also complete Co-operative Education placements with building trades doing work at various building sites in the region. Placements could include electrical, plumbing, framing, bricklaying, general contracting, etc. This program is available in both semesters, and requires students to commit for the entire day all semester. Students have the opportunity to earn up to 6 credits in this program. This program includes many of the components which would allow students to earn a Specialist High Skills Major designation on their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. To be eligible for this unique program, students:

1. must be 16 years of age or older; 2. should have successfully completed a minimum of 16 credits 3. must submit all required application information by the due date 4. must attend an interview session (which will include math and measurement tasks) 5. will ideally have completed at least one Senior Construction Technology course 6. will ideally have completed a Grade 11 Math course 7. must be interested in pursuing a career in the Construction industry

Please be advised of the following policies:

1. Students are not guaranteed acceptance to the program by submitting an application.

2. Remuneration will not occur in this program. 3. Transportation to school, to the house-building site, and to placements is

the responsibility of the student. 4. This will be an all day program consisting of two (2) Construction Technology

credits (TCJ4E2), and up to 4 credits through co-operative education. 5. Students will be required to purchase suitable attire and tools for this program

(work clothing, safety boots, etc.). 6. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information Act, 1989,

students/parents will be asked to consent for Social Insurance information and images/photographs to be kept on file and used in future promotional/information materials and/or publications by the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board.

STUDENT INFORMATION: Surname: First Name: Mailing Address: City: Postal Code: Telephone Number: E-mail: School Student Number: Birth Date: Total Credits (as of this June): Social Insurance Number: Do you have an Individual Education Plan (IEP)? Yes No I am applying for: Semester One Semester Two Either semester Home School Guidance Counselors’ Signature

CONSENT In accordance with section 29(2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Individual Privacy Act, please be advised that the personal information obtained in this form is collected under the authority of the Education Act as amended. Questions regarding the collection of this information may be directed to the Director of Education: 100 Main St. West, Hamilton, Ont. L8N 3L1 at 905-527-5092. All information will be kept confidential. “I have read and understand all of the above conditions and hereby agree to provide the requested information. In addition, I consent to have my image/photograph kept on file, and used for promotional and/or informational brochures, posters, newsletters, newspaper articles, web pages, videos and advertisements for the HWDSB.” Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature Date Date

APPLICATION PACKAGE Submit this application form PLUS:

• Student information page • Resume • Copy of Transcript or course

summary Including current semester courses

• Teacher Reference (references may be contacted)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Semester 1 May 15th Semester 2 Dec. 15th Late applications may be considered if space permits

Co-op Teachers please send the completed

application package to:

Mrs. Nancy Godwaldt 20 Education Court

Hamilton, ON L9A 0B9 Fax: (289) 674-0409

Email: ngodwald@hwdsb.on.ca

STUDENT QUESTIONNAIRE

Please complete the following trade-specific questions (use extra sheet if necessary)

1. Why is the home construction industry of particular interest to you?

2. Briefly describe what you know about the skilled trades involved in home construction.

3. How do you think you can benefit from participating in this program?

4. What challenges will this program present to you?

5. What qualities (attitudes, skills, knowledge, experience) do you possess that identify you as a suitable candidate for this program?

6. How does this program relate to your future career plans?

7. What do you plan to do after graduating from high school?

A School to Work Program Presented by The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board, local home building companies, and Habitat For Humanity

Name of Student: ____________________________School: ______________________ Name of teacher recommending this student: __________________________________ Course/s I have taught this student: ___________________________________________ The students accepted into this program will be representing your school, the HWDSB, and themselves in a setting outside of a regular school. Students accepted into the program must have exhibited the maturity and work habits that will enable them to be successful in this program.

Please check off and/or comment on the following items:

N = Needs Improvement S = Satisfactory G = Good E = Excellent

N S G E COMMENTS (or more detailed information) Attendance

Punctuality

Works Independently

Teamwork

Organization

Work Habits

Initiative

Additional Comments: Teacher Signature: Date:

TEACHER REFERENCE We recommend that this be the student’s

Construction Technology Teacher