ACE IT is an industry training program for high school students. Through an ACE IT program, students can take courses that will give them credit towards both high school graduation and towards completion of an apprenticeship or industry training program.
ACE IT programs are developed and offered as partnerships between school districts/board authorities and training providers, and classes are often taught at colleges. Local employers also get involved in the development of ACE IT programs, and students who complete these programs typically have very good success in finding employment.
Once a student has successfully completed an ACE IT program they will receive credit for at least level one of the technical training (in-class) component of an Industry training Program. And through work experience placements that are usually part of the program, they may also receive credit towards the on-the-job component of an apprenticeship as well.
This provides a significant head start on post-secondary education by high school graduation – as well as providing the opportunity to acquire practical and in-demand job skills.
Note that it is possible for students to take part in both the ACE IT and Secondary School Apprenticeship program.
The purpose of this evaluation was to determine the successes, challenges and lessons learned to date based on the experience of the students involved in the first ACE IT intake of February 2005. ACE IT Evaluation Report (350KB pdf)
Information for School Districts
Click here for information and forms relevant to School Districts interested in the development of ACE IT programming.
An Examination of Barriers to Student Enrolment in ACE IT and SSA Programs
The purpose of the evaluation was to determine what the barriers are and the roles that various stakeholders could play in removing them.
