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Summer – Food Handler Course and Certification

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Our NEW 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:  TBD for Summer 2025

In-Person program: 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily

How to Apply - HWDSB Students

Complete the form to select your programs –  application closes at 8 a.m. on June 14.   

Once your Program Application has been submitted, you’ll receive a copy of your responses.

REVISED Deadline for Program Selection is June 14, 2025 at 8 a.m.

How to Apply - NON-HWDSB Students

Students from outside HWDSB will need to:

Step 1: REGISTER AS AN HWDSB STUDENT – do this now, by no later than June 11, 2025.

Step 2: Complete the Summer Skill Builder Program Application Form – Complete the form to select your programs –  application closes at 8 a.m. on June 10.  

Once your Program Application has been submitted, you’ll receive a copy of your responses.

Deadline for Program Selection is June 14, 2025 at 8 a.m.

Important Dates and Information

Deadline: Program / course selection must be submitted by June 14, 2025 at 8 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 not enrolled in an Ontario publicly funded school during the 2023-2024 school year may attend, but a fee of $125 per week will apply, and student registration process will be required.

Students from other publicly funded school boards in Ontario are welcome to attend but will be required to complete the student registration process (by June 3).

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 on-line.  Students access their course using their …@hwdsb.on.ca email address. If you need help with your existing Username or a password reset please CLICK HERE to request support   

Welcome Package/ Confirmations: Confirmation messages will be sent to the STUDENT‘s …@hwdsb.on.ca email by June 25, 2024

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 the Continuing Education – Hill Park Learning Centre by phone at 905-561-2190 or e-mail us at [email protected]

Updated on Thursday, August 01, 2024.
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