Competencies
Misconceptions About Skilled Trades
The learner will read a short text about misconceptions about skilled trades and answer questions.
EASP_A1.2_B2.2
Hairstylist Communicating with a Customer
The learner will answer questions and give information to someone who wants to make an appointment at a hair salon.
EA_A1.1_B1.1
Comparing Hair Straightening Irons
The learner will compare features of different hair straightening tools on a product website and calculate costs including tax.
AI_A2.1_C1.2_D.2
Podcast About Women in Skilled Trades
The learner will listen to a portion (approx. 13 min.) of a podcast and answer questions about a woman’s experiences as one of the only…
AE_A3
Read Article About Women in Trades
The learner will read an article about discrimination often experienced by women in skilled trades and answer questions.
EA_A1.3
Skilled Trades Earnings Infographics
Find information about salary differences between men and women in skilled trades, and perform a calculation.
EA_A2.2_C1.1
Experiences of Girls in OYAP
The learner will answer questions related to firsthand accounts of two high school girls who have completed Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) placements in skilled…
EAS_A1.2
Supporting Women in Trades
Read to find information on a website about an organization that supports women working in skilled trades.
EA_A1.2_D.2
Practical Support for Women in Trades
The learner will read an article about women in skilled trades and write opinion paragraphs about practical ways workplaces can support tradeswomen.
EA_A1.3_B2.3
Environmental Impact of AI
The learner will watch a video about the environmental impact of Artificial intelligence (AI) and write paragraphs expressing their opinion on the topic.
ESP_A3_B2.3
