The 2019 Canadian federal election is scheduled for October 21, 2019. As the date approaches our televisions, radios, sidewalks and social media platforms will be inundated with political campaign ads vying for our attention and support in an all-out battle for our vote. As voting age citizens we understand how the election process works and […]
Deadline to enter 2019-2020 CNESST contest is October 18, 2019.
The Commission des normes, de l’équité de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST) has launched the Safety First Job contest for the 2019-2020 school year! As a part of its program for prevention education in schools, high school, vocational training or college students are invited to submit a project that promotes the awareness […]
CNESST Grant Registration Deadline is November 15th!
Grants are available for CNESST classroom projects—if you register online before November 15th! In the WOTP, workplace safety education is a curriculum requirement not to be overlooked! Every autumn, many WOTP teachers register their work safety classroom projects online with the CNESST and receive a $300 grant in return. Eligibility Eligible projects encourage the active […]

Voters in Training – Register by September 15!
Voters in Training, organized by Élections Québec,is an educational activity which aligns with several parts of the Prework Training curriculum, and could be adapted to potentially correlate with parts of the ELA curriculum for both Prework Training and Training for a Semiskilled Trade. Register before September 15th to receive the materials required to hold a simulated election […]

Workplace Training and Safety: Lessons from James Comey and Lake Milk
If one of our WOTP students caused a workplace accident, what would their “employer” say or do? Would the student be rebuked, or maybe even lose the work placement? How would you respond, as a teacher, job coach, principal or technician? Would the focus be on the student’s poor judgment, the potential safety issues, or […]
Tags: Practical Training, Practicum/Stage, Safety
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Go Ahead: Read That Novel Aloud to Your Students!
As a high school teacher, are you reluctant to read an entire novel (or other type of book) aloud to your students? Maybe reading aloud feels like a pedagogical approach more suited to elementary students? Or, perhaps you do read aloud to your students, as a practical way of reaching the diverse group of learners […]
Tags: ELA
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Two New Semiskilled Trades
The Directory of Semiskilled Trades has recently been updated for 2017 – 2018, and two new Semiskilled Trades have been added: Moccasin Maker and Exterior Siding Cleaner. These additions offer several new competencies for Prework Training students to chose from and two new qualification opportunities for interested students in the Semiskilled Trades program.

Making the Grade: End-of-Year Evaluation and Reporting
Throughout the year you assess your students’ strengths and challenges, discover gaps in their learning, and adjust the content and approach of your teaching. You also invite them to participate in assessing their learning and encourage them to articulate their goals and interests. So, how does evaluation and reporting work within the WOTP?

The Capsule Learning Series was created especially for new WOTP teachers, special education technicians, consultants, principals and other WOTP stakeholders. Click the image to access the six videos.
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