Experiential Learning

What is Take Tech?

• The fundamental purpose of the technological education program is to provide students with knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will enhance their ability to achieve success in secondary school, the workplace, postsecondary education or training, and daily life.
• There are 10 areas of technological education and each area has various course options for students: communications, computer, constructions, green industries, hairstyling and aesthetics, health care, hospitality and tourism, manufacturing, technological design, and transportation. Course availability differs between schools.

Who can participate?

• Grade 8 students during course selection are encouraged to select Grade 9 Exploring Technologies course for exposure to all the tech programs offered in their high school.
• Grade 9 Exploring Technologies provides a technical foundation and is recommended for students who wish to specialize and succeed in future grade 10, 11 and 12 courses.

Benefits

• Courses in technological education are for students in all pathways and can lead to post-secondary education, including a career in the skilled trades.
• Courses are hands on, activity based, and student centred.
• Students develop lifelong learning habits and technical knowledge and skills that will help them adapt to technological advances in the changing workplace and world.
• Students learn confidence, ability, and opportunity to be successful in any situation.

Resources

• Technological Education Opportunities in TLDSB poster
• Download the TLDSB takeTECH program poster
• Technical Education Ontario Curriculum document
• Skilled trades in Ontario schools page on the Ontario government’s website
• Technological Education Opportunities in TLDSB

Contact your school for more information.