According to the official Quebec Education Program, Joliette High School offers two alternative education paths dedicated to match the needs of students who struggle to meet the academic requirements of the regular stream. WOTP graduates can receive either an official Prework Certificate, or a Training Certificate in a Semiskilled Trade. Both alternative programs offer a “work-study” approach; both have proven to be very successful and enjoyable for students who complete either program.
Prework Certificate
As officially stated by the Quebec Education Program:
Prework Training is for students at least 15 years of age whose competency
report at the end of Secondary Cycle One shows that they have not achieved
the objectives of the elementary-level programs of study for the language of
instruction and mathematics. It is spread over a period of three years and leads
to an official Prework Training certificate granted by the Minister; an annual
summary of the student’s learning is also provided by the school.
The purpose of Prework Training is to prepare students for the demands of life
in society and the world of work. The training is based on programs in general
education and practical training supplemented with content related to citizenship
education and culture.
Semiskilled Certificate
As officially stated by the Quebec Education Program:
Training for a Semiskilled Trade is for students at least 15 years of age whose
competency report at the end of Secondary Cycle One shows that they have
attained the objectives of the elementary-level programs of study in the
language of instruction and mathematics, but without obtaining the credits
for Secondary Cycle One in these subjects. The training lasts for one year
and leads to an official training certificate in a semiskilled trade, granted by
the Minister, as well as a competency report provided by the school.
Students who want to take further training can continue their studies in
vocational training at the secondary level if they meet certain conditions.
They can also return to General Education or Applied General Education.
However, some will choose to enter the job market. In all cases, it is up to
the school to make students aware of the importance of continuing to learn.
The purpose of Training for a Semiskilled Trade is to prepare students to
meet the demands of life in society and the world of work. It is based on
programs in general education and practical training supplemented with
cultural content.