The Dual Credit Program is a school/college/work initiative that is offered by three Eastern Ontario colleges in partnership with nine area school boards. The program is intended for students who desire learning opportunities outside of high school and who would benefit from a college or apprenticeship experience. Students participate in apprenticeship training and/or postsecondary courses, earning dual credits that count towards both their high school diploma and their postsecondary diploma, degree or apprenticeship certification. To ease scheduling, many students take their dual credit course in conjunction with their high school cooperative education program. For more information or to apply for a Dual Credit, contact your high school guidance department. Students in the Dual Credit Program have the opportunity to:

• earn high school credits while studying at Algonquin College;
• acquire experience that will assist with post-secondary education or apprenticeship training; and
• gain a head start on learning and training for their future careers.