In these challenging times, it feels important to celebrate every victory. Tyler Borges from the School within a College (SWAC) program at the Barrie campus is certainly celebrating. Although Tyler was short high school credits when he entered the SWAC program run by the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic DSB, he became motivated to work hard to […]
Read MoreWith the switch to distance learning at our partner secondary schools, the dual credit program has resumed online at Georgian College campuses. Faculty in thirty classes are working creatively to teach students with the support of dedicated dual credit support teachers. With some hard work, these students will gain their college credits. In the meantime, […]
Read MoreAs of today, secondary students have been directed not to complete any work until at least Monday April 6. This includes dual credit. College instructors are working to move dual credits online where possible. Due dates and timelines will change. We will provide a further update as soon as possible.
Read MoreJess Smith was like many high school students—a little uncertain about her future and unsure about her abilities. She was considering a career as an Early Childhood Educator; through the hands on learning in her dual credit program, she now has the confidence to follow through on that plan. “I knew I needed to push […]
Read MoreKyla Cosier is among the high school students who expect to graduate through the School within a College(SWAC) program running at Georgian College in partnership with her school board. She’s had medical issues and suffered a significant family loss which led her to be under credited in school. However, the chance to come to the […]
Read MoreOliva Spencer has her guidance counsellor to thank for introducing her to dual credit as an option to gain high school credits. “We discussed how it would help me in my future as well as helping me finish high school. For me that was the key – the dual nature of the benefits,” she explains. […]
Read MoreSeventeen-year-old James Juneau from Midland admits that he struggled with motivation in secondary school. “I’ve really had no idea where I wanted to go and I didn’t really get any ideas of what I wanted to be, or how my skills would help people,” he says. “To be honest I struggled with even knowing who […]
Read More19-year-old Skysin Solorzano is full of excitement and a few happy tears since she received news of her acceptance to the Business Administration-Accounting program at Georgian this January. After dropping out of high school, she held a belief that she would never go to college. She is very grateful things have changed. “If it weren’t […]
Read MoreIn addition to Georgian’s convocation, School within a College (SWAC) graduation ceremonies were held at our Barrie, Owen Sound, South Georgian Bay and Midland campuses in June. These classes allow secondary students to finish their high school diplomas in an alternative setting while also earning college credits. Many SWAC students faced significant barriers to graduation, […]
Read MoreAs part of provincial policy, every dual credit student receives the support of a secondary teacher while attending Georgian College. The role encompasses a wide range of duties, from ensuring students know when a bus is bringing them to campus, to reminding them about assignments, to helping out when a crisis hits. Craig Robertson, who […]
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