IJECT and double recognition of credit (DRC)

- anticipation camps at colleges for high school students;
- dual credit courses (DRC).
Dual credit programs
Dual credit programs allow high school students to enroll in college courses. Students who meet college standards in these courses will earn credits toward both the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and a college diploma. Eligible students can earn up to a maximum of four credits through these programs.
Dual credit programs are for:
- students who are having difficulty meeting the requirements for graduating from high school;
- students taking part in the Specialist High Skills Major (MHS) programs;
- students participating in the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP).
Admission to dual credit programs is overseen by the school's or school board's success team.
Here are some examples of courses that may be offered :
- Exploring careers in the environment
- Exploring careers in health
- Mathematics in the trades
- Introduction to welding
- Makeup
- Physical activity
- Introduction to sociology
For more information, you can contact the school's guidance counselor.
Cooperative education

Specialist High Skills Major

The advantages of an MHS
Through a Specialized Major, students have the opportunity to:- personalize their secondary education itinerary according to their interests and talents;
- develop specialized knowledge and skills;
- obtain credits recognized by post-secondary educational institutions (double recognition of credit);
- obtain industry-recognized certifications;
- have training specific to the career that interests them;
- develop essential skills and work habits documented through the Ontario Skills Passport;
- identify, explore and refine their career goals in order to make informed decisions about their future.
The programs available
Each high school offers a different selection of MHS programs. It is therefore important to check with your secondary school or consult your prospectus to find out about the MHS programs offered there. In total, our Council offers 23 MHS programs in the following sectors:- Business
- Agriculture
- Arts and culture
- Construction
- Environment
- Mining exploration
- Conception
- Hospitality and Tourism
- health and wellbeing
- Transport
Requirements
The Red Seal Diploma with the MHS designation indicates to employers and post-secondary institutions that the student is among the best prepared to enter the job market, apprenticeship training or college or university studies. To obtain the designation " Specialist High Skills Major » on his Ontario Secondary School Diploma and on his Ontario Transcript, the student must have accumulated during his 11e and 12e grade:- Student learning and the development of transferable skills:four specialization credits in the chosen sector; • two cooperative education credits; • support credits in French, mathematics, science, history or business and commerce, depending on the MHS;
- Mandatory certifications or training recognized by the sector;
- Anticipation experiences that reflect the student's itinerary;
- Experiential learning activities in the sector;
- Experiences by a sector partner which may include coding, math literacy, or entrepreneurship innovation activity.
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program - OYAP

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) aims to facilitate the transition between school and work. It allows students of the 11e and 12e to explore a trade while studying towards their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Students have the opportunity to be apprentices and work towards becoming certified journeypersons in a skilled trade.
To be eligible for PAJO, the student must:
- be at least 15 years old;
- have obtained at least 14 credits towards the OSSD before starting the program;
- be registered as a full-time student;
- enroll in a cooperative education program.
For more information or to view the list of occupations, please visit the website of the PAJO.
This Employment Ontario program is funded by the Government of Ontario.
