Career and Technology Foundations (CTF) provides students in Grades 7 to 9 the opportunity to explore their interests and solve real-world problems within various occupational areas and technologies.
• Courses are challenge based and provide students with opportunities to implement solutions for relevant real-life problems.
• The emphasis is a “hands on” aspect and project based learning.
• There is no prerequisite for CTF courses, nor is any prior experience in that area necessary for success. Choose what interests you!
• CTF students will develop social, interpersonal, life, and work skills as well as practical knowledge about various industries, issues and technologies.
• Students will explore the interconnectedness of skills, knowledge and technologies associated with various occupational areas as they learn about career possibilities.
• CTF provides a foundation for students transitioning into Career and Technology Studies (CTS) in Grades 10 through 12.
As CTF is challenge based, course offerings and the specifics within them may vary from year to year.
Choices at Louis St. Laurent may include:
CTF - Communication Technology: Photography and Film
CTF - Tech Effects/Info Processing
CTF - Fashion Technology
CTF - Food Studies
CTF - Environmental and Outdoor Education
CTF - Human & Social Services
CTF - Recreation Leadership
CTF - Podcasting
CTF - Communication Technology: Photography and Film
CTF - Communication Technology: Photography and Film - This course offers students an intro into all things Photography and Videography. Students take time over the course to explore design fundamentals and apply those fundamentals to their photography and videography skills in research & planning, as well as collaborating & executing several different curricular challenges. Challenges may include: searching for and collecting principles and elements of design in the world around us, creating a visual marketing campaign for a candy company, creating stop-motion animation films, and producing a news broadcast and more! Students will acquire and sharpen their skill set over the course of Photography & Videography.
CTF - Tech Effects/Info Processing
CTF - Tech Effects/Info Processing - Students will study basic computer operations, internet safety, keyboarding skills, spreadsheets and computing.
Students will complete projects that focus on developing a variety of fundamental computer skills. Students will create an internet safety video, learn how to calculate formulas and build graphs in excel sheets, and develop their programming skills.
CTF - Fashion Technology
CTF - Fashion Technology - Fashion courses offer students the opportunity to experience Fashion from an exploratory and creative perspective. Students will begin Fashion 7 with the basics of hand sewing and product construction and by Fashion 9 they will be completing complex products on the sewing machines and sergers. Whether it is completing a small personal project or a stuffed animal paired with a focus on marketing their product, students at all levels will successfully meet challenges. This course offers something for everyone and sets our students up with skills for life! Social Justice projects are often included in our CTF Fashion Course offering students the chance to produce an item for a local charity.
CTF - Food Studies
CTF - Food Studies - Students learn safe and sanitary food handling procedures, equipment care, comprehension of recipes and the importance of efficient work habits. Skills levels progress through the course as more complex recipes and techniques are explored. Students will consider food through both a nutrition lens and a science of food perspective. In each level students will face a new Foods related challenge and work with their team to create products to address the problem. Challenges may include developing a product and commercial or advertisement to complement it, creatively meeting nutrition challenges through recipe development or planning their own food truck business.
CTF - Environmental and Outdoor Education
CTF - Environmental and Outdoor Education This activity-based course provides opportunities for in-depth practical studies and experiences. Students will develop basic knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for safe, comfortable, outdoor experiences in all seasons. Students will develop their appreciation for nature and all its biodiversity as they build on their skills such as knot tying techniques, shelter and fire building, trip planning, compass skills and more! Students will face a challenge and collaborate with their class to find solutions.
CTF -Human & Social Services
CTF -Human & Social Services -This course offers students the opportunity to learn about occupations related to wellness, human development, family support and professional standards and ethics (within a physical education and health and wellness perspective). This course will explore the topics of: The Mind, The Body, and The Spirit linking both a physical health and wellness component to each of these topics. These components will help foster a grounding knowledge for students leading a future of active living and becoming better citizens in society.
CTF - Recreation Leadership
CTF - Recreation Leadership - Students enrolled in our Recreation Leadership course have incredible opportunities within our school to develop solid leadership skills as they meet challenges together and are often involved in the planning and execution of school events. Students will become involved in social justice initiatives. Students' personal growth is achieved through a variety of activities, including service in school-wide initiatives.
CTF - Podcasting
CTF - Podcasting - This course provides hands-on experience for you to develop your own podcast. Students will develop a concept, record themselves and/or interview others, and then do the post production needed to create a professional sounding podcast.