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Loyalist College Introduces the DSW Apprenticeship Program

April 03, 2009

The Developmental Services Worker (DSW) Apprenticeship program will be offered via distance studies through the School of Continuing Education, with courses beginning in May 2009.

 

The DSW Apprenticeship program will allow workers in the field to pursue studies toward their DSW diploma while maintaining their current job status. The program is also available to students with no previous experience who wish to begin DSW studies, while gaining hands-on work experience.

 

Apprenticeship programs receive a tuition subsidy from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.

 

The Distance Delivery of the DSW Apprenticeship program at Loyalist is the only Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities approved distance DSW Apprenticeship program in Ontario.

 

The DSW Apprenticeship program will not go unnoticed by employers. By investing in an apprentice, the employer begins to plan for the future. Employers help develop an apprentice who is loyal and understands their agency’s unique values. On-the-job training also encourages the apprentice to become proficient and self-reliant, which are key skills in the industry.

 

“The School of Continuing Education has excellent success delivering Apprenticeship through distance education and we feel that the DSW program will be no exception. Students are able to continue working while earning credits toward their diploma. With the courses available through distance education, any DSW Apprentice in Ontario can register. Loyalist is proud to pioneer the distance delivery of DSW Apprenticeship in the province of Ontario,” explains Cora-Lee Lane, DSW Apprenticeship Program Coordinator.

 

For more information about the DSW Apprenticeship program at Loyalist contact Cora-Lee Lane, Program Coordinator at clane@loyalistc.on.ca or 613-969-1913, ext 2575.

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Media Contact:   Cora-Lee Lane or Dianne Spencer, College Advancement & External Relations, Loyalist College, (613) 969-1913, ext. 2235

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