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STRATFORD SECONDARY & ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Apprenticeship-
The Students Become the Teachers
Tyler Pogson, Grade 12
Stratford Secondary & Elementary School
Tyler is currently working at Contract Framing Group for his 4 credit co-op program. He is a registered Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program participant as a General Carpenter and his interest and skill in the trade is obvious.
Tyler’s interest in construction grew while taking various tech courses in grades 10 & 11, and peaked during his 2 credit co-op placement last year with Teahen Construction in Stratford. When considering his options for placements this year, Contract Framing Group was a natural fit. They have a growing crew of employees, and have been an outstanding community partner with the cooperative education program in Stratford for many years.
Dylan Francis (left) and Tyler Pogson (right)
The ultimate goal for Tyler is to become a licenced General Carpenter. He has always enjoyed working with his hands, and has been given meaningful tasks on the job site from the beginning of his placement.
Dylan Francis, a Northwestern Alumni works on the same crew as Tyler. Dylan graduated last year and is signed as a General Carpenter. He hopes to be going for his Level 1 training early in the new year. His experience in co-op, OYAP and the apprenticeship process has been outstanding. Thanks to Dylan taking advantage of these programs, he is on the pathway to become a licenced carpenter in his early 20’s. Dylan’s experience and guidance has had a significant impact on Tyler this semester.
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