Overview
ACE IT is an industry training program
for high school students. Through an ACE IT program, students can take
courses that will give them credit towards both high school graduation
and towards completion of an apprenticeship or industry training
program.
ACE
IT programs are developed and offered as partnerships between school
districts and post-secondary institutions, and classes are often taught
at colleges. Local employers also get involved in the development of
ACE IT programs, and students who complete these programs typically
have very good success in finding employment.
Once a
student has successfully completed an ACE IT program they will receive
credit for at least level one of the technical training (in-class)
component of an Industry training Program. And through work experience
placements that are usually part of the program, they may also receive
credit towards the on-the-job component of an apprenticeship as well.
This
provides a significant head start on post-secondary education by high
school graduation – as well as providing the opportunity to acquire
practical and in-demand job skills.
Note that it is possible for students to take part in both the ACE IT and Secondary School Apprenticeship program.
Read the new ACE IT success stories...
- ITA Youth Newsletter – Spring 2008 (912KB pdf)
- ITA Youth Newsletter – Winter 2007 (1.1MB pdf)
- ITA Youth Newsletter – Spring 2007 (1.2MB pdf)
- ITA Youth Newsletter – Winter 2006 (1.8MB pdf)
- ITA Youth Newsletter – Spring 2006 (1.1MB pdf)
- ACED IT Newsletter – Special Edition #1 Winter 2005-06 (1.3MB pdf)
ACE IT Evaluation Report
The
purpose of this evaluation was to determine the successes, challenges
and lessons learned to date based on the experience of the students
involved in the first ACE IT intake of February 2005.
ACE IT Evaluation Report (350KB pdf)
Information for School Districts
Click here for information and forms relevant to School Districts interested in the development of ACE IT programming.
An Examination of Barriers to Student Enrolment in ACE IT and SSA Programs
The purpose of the evaluation was to determine what the barriers are
and the roles that various stakeholders could play in removing them.
ACE IT and SSA Barriers Report (219KB pdf)
Youth Initiatives Order Form
More information is available from:
Sandy Steward, Industry Training Authority, 604-214-8713
jzielke@itabc.ca
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