Address: 485 Donald Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1K 1L8

Phone: 613-745-0347

Fax: 613-745-8234

www.otlc.ocdsb.ca

Principal
Barry Armstrong

Vice-principals
Carole Armstrong
Tom Macartney

Superintendent of Instruction
Barrie Hammond

Enrolment
530

Format
Non-semestered

General Information: Ottawa Technical Learning Centre (OTLC) is a secondary school preparing students for the world of work, for apprenticeships, and for the trades. The school provides a focused-learning environment and a dedicated and supportive staff. All programs are linked to the Conference Board of Canada’s Employability Skills and upon completion of studies, all students leave with a skills portfolio. Students may follow one of three pathways: OSSD (30 credits), OSSC (14 credits) or Certificate of Accomplishment.

Goal: To educate students for the world of work, providing life and vocational skills in an adaptive environment which encourages responsible citizenship.

Special Programs: OTLC offers a wide variety of shops and co-op options as well as academic and life-skills programs designed to meet student needs. The program at OTLC is divided between adaptive academic and technological education. The Adaptive Program serves as the foundation for learning and academic skill building within the core subjects of English, Math, Science, and Social Science while placing a strong emphasis on basic numeracy and literacy skills. The Technological Studies Program is designed to expose students to a wide variety of technological possibilities and to prepare students for the diverse needs of the workplace. Focus is on each student’s individual needs for academics and life skills with resource and program support. Additionally, the school has GLP, PSP, Autism and BSP district Special Education classes, as well as the Storefront School.

HIGHLIGHTS

• OTLC has several shops representing a variety of trades, including small engines, automotive, autobody, woodworking, flooring, construction, welding, masonry, painting and decorating, horticulture, textiles, painting and decorating, horticulture.

• Food Services/Baking/Cosmetology/Childcare.
  
• Many partners support our school’s efforts to train students in the skills they need to be successful.
  
• We focus on each student’s individual needs for academics and life skills with resource and program support.
  
• Comprehensive program in physical education and the Arts
  
• Variety of clubs and sports teams
  
• Work experience and cooperative education