Child and Youth Worker

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• Child and Youth Worker
• Apprenticeship Program
• Information PowerPoint

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Welcome to the CYW Apprenticeship Website!!!
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Child and Youth Work What is it?

• Child and Youth Workers are specialists
  infacilitating change in children and youthwho
  are experiencing a range of social,emotional or
  behavioural challenges intheir lives.
• Children and youth respond to the impact of
  change, stress, loss, poverty, violence,abuse
  and neglect with a range of emotions and
  behaviours including confusion, anger,
  withdrawal, aggression, hopelessness, violence
  and suicide.
• Understanding the individual and the unique
  nature of his/her response is therefore an
  important first task. Child and youth workers
  (CYWs) are a valuable resource to children,
  youth and their families in this process.

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Where are Child andYouth Workers Employed?

• The contexts for Child and Youth Work
  arediverse, including family homes, schoolsand
  community-based services, andresidential
  settings.
• As populations change and services evolve,Child
  and Youth Workers provide direct
  care,participate as team members, and also
  formpartnerships with other service providers,
  family members, and the community.
• Child and Youth Workers advocate for and guide
  children and youth through their daily lives,
  teach social and life skills, support efforts to
  manage behaviour, and engage in counselling to
  facilitate better understanding and change.

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CYW ApprenticeshipWhat is it?

• The Child and Youth Worker Apprenticeship Program
  is a joint venture between Mohawk College and the
  Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
• Mohawk College is expanding their Child and Youth
  Worker Department to include students who wish to
  pursue formal CYW credentials through on-the-job
  training!
• The program allows you to continue working in the
  field while taking courses towards your
  apprenticeship certificate.

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Registration Process

• 2 criteria to be eligible to register you must
  have your Grade 12 diploma and have a sponsor
  in the field (this sponsor is an employer either
  paid or volunteer).
• Call the Ministry at 1-800-668-4479 to register.
• Once you have registered you will be given a
  training agreement number. You will then receive
  a notice in the mail from the Ministry of
  Training when you are to begin attending classes
  at the College

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How Do I Find A Sponsor?

• It is the students responsibility to find a
  sponsor.
• Research agencies in your community by inquiring
  if they are willing to take on an apprentice
  (either paid or volunteer).
• Prepare a resume and cover letter to assist you
  with finding employment.
• Click here for a list of potential sponsors that
  currently support our program Sponsors

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CYW Apprenticeship

• There are 4 levels of apprenticeship curriculum
  to be completed.
• This process will take approximately 3.5 to 4
  years to complete.

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Level 1 Apprenticeship Curriculum

• Preparation for Field Placements
• Introduction to Child and Youth Work
• Developmental Issues in Childhood and Adolescence
• Childhood Disorders
• Counselling and Communication Skills
• Principles of Human Behaviour

• School Based Child and Youth Work
• Residential Treatment
• Group Interaction in Child and Youth Work
• Psychopathology in Childhood
• Introduction to Family Development

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Level 2 Apprenticeship Curriculum

• Psychopathology in Adolescence and Early
  Adulthood
• Integrative Seminar
• Field Placement Level 1 252 Hours
• Clinical Recording and Presentation Skills
• Family Dysfunctions and Therapies

• Laws Affecting Treatment Delivery
• Advanced Group Work Skills
• Multi-Modal Therapies in Child and Youth Work
• Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behaviour

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Level 3 Apprenticeship Curriculum

• Child Abuse
• Advanced Counselling Skills
• Integrative Seminar 2
• Field Placement Level 2 512 Hours

• Life and Social Skills Training
• Administrative and Organizational Issues in Child
  and Youth Work

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Level 4 Apprenticeship Curriculum

• Research Methodology
• Crisis Interventions
• Integrative Seminar 3
• Field Placement Level 3 720 Hours

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Field Placements

• There are 3 required areas School based
  environment, residential setting, and adolescent
  treatment.
• One placement may be completed through your place
  of employment if the agency meets set criteria!
• While on placement, you will have regular contact
  with a Mohawk College field placement supervisor.
• You may be able to challenge one or more of your
  field placements through the Colleges PLAR
  process speak with Coordinator for further
  information.

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Cost

• Approximately 800.00 for the first level of
  courses being offered plus required materials
  such as textbooks and/or field placement manuals.
• Each course ranges in price depending on course
  hours.
• Additional costs such as those for police
  clearances, medical clearances, etc. should be
  expected throughout the program as well.

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What happens when Im finished?

• If all course requirements are met, you will
  receive a Child and Youth Worker Apprenticeship
  Certificate from Mohawk College and the Ministry
  of Training, Colleges and Universities.
• From here, there are a variety of pathways you
  can choose.

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Pathways
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Exemptions

• If you have taken College or University courses
  in the past, you may be eligible for course
  exemptions.
• Exemption exams are available for every course
  offered in the program. 50.00 per exemption
  exam.

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What are the benefits tobecoming an Apprentice??

• Flexibility balancing family and home
• Utilize experience already attained to earn
  formal credentials
• Continue to work full-time while earning your
  certificate
• Gain on-the-job experience in different settings
• Cost efficient
• Opens doors and allows the student to achieve
  personal and academic goals

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Classroom experience

• Theory lectures
• Hands on Group Work
• A variety of teaching tools used such as videos
  and on-line supports
• Opportunity to collaborate with other
  professionals and share experiences

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Contact Information

• Apprenticeship Coordinator
• Kelley Hoyt 905-575-1212 or 519-759-7200,
  extension 3698
• kelley.hoyt_at_mohawkcollege.ca
• Ministry of Training, Apprenticeship Office
• 1-800-668-4479

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Child and Youth WorkerApprenticeship Program

• Thank you for visiting our website and for your
  interest in the program!