The Food Handler and Literacy program (including certification exam) is a great way for students in Grades 9-12 to improve their literacy skills, and to complete their Food Handler Certification in one week over the summer!
Food Handler and Literacy Program Selection will open April 1, 2025
Program Dates and Times
Dates: July 28 – August 1, 2025
Location: Hill Park Learning Centre – 465 E 16th St. Hamilton, ON L9A 4K6
In-Person program: 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily
How to Apply - HWDSB Students
Complete the Food Handler Program Application form
Applications open April 1, 2025.
Application deadline for HWDSB students is June 9, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
Once your Program Application has been submitted, you’ll receive a copy of your responses.
How to Apply - NON-HWDSB Students
Grade 9-10 Students from outside HWDSB will need to:
Step 1: REGISTER AS AN HWDSB STUDENT – do this now! Deadline to register as an HWDSB student is June 2, 2025.
Step 2: Complete the Food Handler Program Application Form
Applications open April 1, 2025.
Application deadline is June 9, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
Once your Program Application has been submitted, you’ll receive a copy of your responses.
Important Dates and Information
Deadlines:
For HWDSB Students:
Program/course selection must be submitted by June 9, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
For NON-HWDSB Students:
Registration as an HWDSB student must be submitted by June 2, 2025.
Program/course selection must be submitted by June 9, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
Confirmations: Program requests are subject to Principal approval. Continuing Education reserves the right to cancel, combine and/or relocate programs based on registration and staffing. Confirmations and final program information will be sent to families, at the Parent email provided, in mid/late-June.
Eligibility
Students, grades 9-12, enrolled at HWDSB during the 2024-2025 school year are welcome to attend free of charge.
Students, grades 9-12, enrolled in a publicly-funded Ontario school board (outside of the HWDSB) during the 2024-2025 school year are welcome to attend free of charge, and will be required to complete the student registration process by June 2, 2025.
Students, grades 9-12, not enrolled in a publicly-funded Ontario school during the 2024-2025 school year may attend, with a fee of $125 per week, and will be required to complete the student registration process by June 2, 2025.
Food Handler Certification Exam
CLICK HERE for information about the Food Handler Certification Exam.
Other Important Information
BEHAVIOUR: Students enrolled in Summer Programs should make every effort to complete both in class and homework assigned to them. Students must be respectful of their teachers, fellow classmates and all other program staff. Parents will be contacted by the teacher and / or Principal should there be any concerns. Students may be asked to leave the program if there are any concerns.
SUPPORT: There are no Special Education Resource Teachers available to assist with program modifications / accommodations. Every effort will be made by the teacher to support and enhance the learning of each student. Identified students with Individual Education plans are welcome to attend with the above understanding. HWDSB is committed to protecting your personal information.
Password and Username: Course materials for some classes may be found online. Students access their course using their …@hwdsb.on.ca email address. If you need help with your existing username or with a password reset, please CLICK HERE to request support.
Welcome Package/Confirmations: Welcome packages and confirmation messages will be sent to the STUDENT‘s …@hwdsb.on.ca email by the end of June.
Continuing Education reserves the right to combine, cancel and/or relocate classes or programs. Affected students would be contacted by email in the event that their course/program is cancelled or modified.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Continuing Education by phone at 905-561-2190 or by e-mail at [email protected].
Updated on Monday, April 14, 2025.