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This program combines instruction in high school and at the Carpenters' Training Centre and provides a Cooperative Education placement in the construction industry. It is offered in Semester 2 and is open to students in their graduating year.

A General Carpenter uses hand and power tools; does estimating, calculations and layout; performs millwork and joinery; erects foundations, steel and wood framing; does interior and exterior finishing; installs doors, windows, and hardware components; builds stairs, counters and cupboards; lays flooring; erects scaffolding; installs suspended ceilings; constructs concrete framework and does welding.

In this program, students complete the "Level One" portion of the in-school apprenticeship training for General Carpenter. The education and training opportunities are provided at Archbishop Romero Catholic Secondary School (4 weeks) and the Carpenters' Training Centre (9 weeks) located at 222 Rowntree Dairy Road in Woodbridge, Ontario. Upon successful completion of the in-school program, students are assigned to a work-site for their Cooperative Education placement which lasts until the end of the semester. While they are at their placement, students are paid 40% of a full journeyperson's salary.

To qualify, YOU must:

• Be at least 16 years of age and in your graduating year
• Have at least 26 credits
• Have an interest in working with Construction Technology or Technological Design
• Be in good academic standing, including completion of all compulsory courses
  required for an Ontario Secondary School Diploma
• Have an understanding and working knowledge of mathematical concepts and
  principles
• Be willing to attend classes at Archbishop Romero Catholic Secondary School and the Carpenters' Training Centre, and travel across the GTA as needed to participate in a Cooperative Education placement.

Candidates will be interviewed by a selection committee which includes industry partners. A limited number of spaces are available.

Program components include:

• 4 weeks at Archbishop Romero Catholic Secondary School
• 9 weeks at the Carpenters' Training Centre
• 8 weeks at a Cooperative Education placement in the construction industry

Program Credits/Certification:

• Earn 4 credits in total (combination of Construction Technology and Cooperative Education) towards an Ontario Secondary School Diploma
• Successfully complete "Level One" apprenticeship training for General Carpenter at Carpenters' Local Union 27 Joint Apprenticeship Training Centre