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Students in the Virtual High School (Ontario) have the opportunity to apply what they learn in their courses through participation in various planned learning activities outside the classroom. Such learning activities increase students' awareness of educational and career opportunities and provide them with first-hand experience.
For students who are intending to enter the work force directly after graduating from secondary school, we will do our utmost to provide school–work transition programs, developed in cooperation with local employers. School–work transition programs combine in-school and work-based education and training that will allow our students to complete graduation requirements, develop employability and industry-specific skills, and obtain experience in the workplace.
12.1 Health and Safety
- The Principal of the Virtual High School (Ontario) must take all reasonable steps to ensure the health and safety of students, helping them understand the importance of health and safety issues and the need to assume responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others.
- The Principal of the Virtual High School (Ontario) should be familiar with relevant sections of the Provincial Education Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the federal Hazardous Products Act, as well as with the safety procedures mandated by the Ministry and by the Virtual High School (Ontario).
- Before taking part in community-based learning experiences, all students must acquire the knowledge and skills needed for safe participation. They may need instruction in any or all of the following: safe practices; the need for personal protective equipment (including goggles, gloves, and aprons); the use of safety equipment (including fire extinguishers and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors); the correct handling of materials and equipment; and the applicable provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, including those that relate to the reporting of unsafe practices and accidents.
12.1 Apprenticeship Program
Students interested in apprenticeship can participate in the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP), which allows them to begin an apprenticeship while they are enrolled in secondary school. Students in Grades 11 and 12 can earn credits towards their secondary school diploma while accumulating hours towards the completion of an apprenticeship through cooperative education. These programs are available but are not currently part of the Virtual High School (Ontario) program.
Work experience and cooperative education are essential aspects of school–work transition programs and the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program. Co-operative education and work experience will be developed and implemented in accordance with the Ministry policy outlined in "Co-operative Education: Policies and Procedures for Ontario Secondary Schools, 1989" (currently under revision).
