Queen’s University is partnering with the Limestone District School Board to bring hands-on technological education to local students as they prepare to enter high school in September. Students will engage in active learning with university-level instructors and teacher candidates at the Technological Education Learning Lab located in the Queen’s Faculty of Education.
This program, TRICOLOUR TECH, is part of the Recognition of Experiential Learning for Credit (RELC) program funded by the Ontario Ministry of Education. Students will learn about careers in the skilled trades and real-world skill development in four areas:
- Transportation: control and transportation systems
- Manufacturing: welding and fabrication techniques
- Construction: carpentry and woodworking
- Green Industries: sustainability and horticulture
TRICOLOUR TECH provides all students with equitable learning opportunities, including those with special education needs, racialized students, Indigenous students, and students from low-income families. This reach ahead program spans four days (32 hours of immersive learning) and contributes to each student’s learning portfolio as part of the RELC Grade 11 Open level credit.
Technological Education instructor and program coordinator, Ena Holtermann reflects on the program: “We are excited to witness the transformative impact of this program on the lives of our students as they embark on a path towards lifelong learning, innovation, and success in STEM and skilled trades."
What: Media is invited to visit the TRICOLOUR TECH Program, see the experiential learning in action, and speak to the program coordinator and instructors.
When: July 27 and 28, 2023
- 8:30am – 10:30am | Experiential Learning Workshop Transportation Technology
- 10:45am – 12:45pm | Experiential Learning Workshop Manufacturing Technology
- 1:30pm – 3:30pm | Experiential Learning Workshop Construction Technology
Where: Technological Education Learning Lab, Duncan McArthur Hall, 511 Union Street
Who: Available to speak to the media are: Ena Holtermann, Adjunct Professor and Coordinator Technological Education Multi-Session (TEMS) Program
To arrange a class visit contact Rebecca Carnevale: rebecca.carnevale@queensu.ca, 613-533-6000 ext. 33029
Presented in Partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Education, Limestone District School Board, and Pathways to Education