In partnership with Mohawk College, the 嫩芽视频 (HCDSB) will be hosting 2 Information Sessions on Monday, January 24 and Tuesday, January 25th, 2022 about the School Within a College (SWAC) program!
SWAC provides secondary students in grades 11 and 12 with the opportunity to experience college life and take courses at a Mohawk College campus in Hamilton.
Mohawk鈥檚 Stoney Creek campus is open 5 days a week during second semester, beginning in February until June, 2022. Secondary students will be able to learn in-person at the campus and achieve 4 secondary credits; 2 of which will be dual credits!
Upcoming Information Sessions
To learn more about SWAC offered in semester 2 this year, students and parents/guardians are encouraged to attend a virtual information session next week!
Monday, January 24, 2022
4:00 鈥 4:45 p.m.
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
6:30 鈥 7:15 p.m.
SWAC Program Details
- Offered through (Alternative Education).
- 15 HCDSB students will be bused to Mohawk College鈥檚 Stoney Creek campus, 5 days a week.
- 2 of the 4 Ontario Secondary School Diploma credits are determined during student鈥檚 intake meeting.
- 2 dual credits (Trade Calculations and Construction) are taught by a college instructor.
- All transportation and course materials are covered.
Who is the ideal candidate?
A student who:
- Is facing significant challenges in completing the requirements for graduation.
- Is interested in trades/technology.
- Has dropped out of school.
- Has fewer credits than average for his/her grade.
- Is disengaged and facing challenges.
- Lacks confidence in their ability to achieve.
- Is unsure about their pathway beyond high school.
- Is in need of career clarification.
Apply to SWAC!
For application details and information about the SWAC program, please visit the Pathways & Student Success website: .
More Information
For more information on the SWAC program, please contact:
- Jon Esteban, SWAC Teacher at: estebanR2@hcdsb.org
- Cathy Jenkins, Pathways Consultant at: JenkinsC@hcdsb.org
- Dave Grace, Vice-Principal, Alternative Education at Thomas Merton Centre for Adult & Continuing Education at: graced@hcdsb.org
Mohawk COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
Please note that Mohawk College has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. All visitors to the campus will need to submit proof of vaccination or request exemption in advance of their first visit to the campus. For more information, view .


