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Skill building and career readiness online certifications

for high school students! Perfect for SHSM, Coop, Careers, Business and more!

Unearth Education Éveillée (UEÉ) understands that each school and school board have unique needs, varying teaching models and schedules in light of COVID-19.

This is why we’ve created various learning and delivery models that provide flexibility and adaptability to allow our online certification to fit into your schedule.

 

Teacher-Directed

starting at
$40/student
  • Teacher-Directed Online Certifications put YOU in control!
  • You have access to the online content for as long as needed
  • A Teacher Planning Guide is provided with instructions and suggestions on how to deliver content to your students and navigate the modules.

Self-Directed

starting at
$40/student
  • Self-Directed Online Certifications allows your STUDENTS to learn at their own pace.
  • You select the start and end dates for your students to work through online content.
  • We will monitor and track student progress.

Instructor-Directed

starting at
$60/student
  • Instructor-Directed Online Certifications mean WE take care of everything!
  • A blend of student self-directed learning and in-class virtual workshops led by us.
  • We will monitor and track student progress.

Customized

starting at
$50/student
  • Custom Live Certifications are available to suit your UNIQUE NEEDS and schedule.
  • Fully tailored certifications are created and delivered live exclusively for your students
  • Delivered in person or virtually
Unearth Education Online Certifications are created by a content development team of educators that include Ontario certified teachers in collaboration with sector-specific industry professionals. Each certification consists of learning modules that include dynamic videos created by the development team, with short content pieces for students to complete to build learning and submit assignments. Our content developers use their real-world experience to create certifications that provide students with opportunities to build the skills they will need for their future of work.
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“I really enjoyed how the questions were open-ended and really allowed me to write freely and really reflect on myself.”
Student from West Carleton Secondary Institute

Download our Learning Model Guide or scroll down to learn about the various delivery options available.

TEACHER-DIRECTED
Teacher-Directed Online Certifications put YOU in control!

Available starting February 1.

What's included?
You will receive a Teacher Planning Guide to use to plan which learning modules and assignments you would like to use to complement your curriculum. Assignments can be downloaded and submitted through the learning platform approved by your school board. 

Each certification includes:

  • 3 or more modules with content to view and understand
  • 1 or more question and answer assignments
  • 1 thinking and inquiry reflection assignment

All assignments are created by Ontario certified teachers and meet expectations of the Ministry of Education Ontario guidelines on assessment and evaluation.

A rubric based on the 2018 Cooperative Education Curriculum has been created for some Online Certifications.

How do students access content?
Learning modules and content are available in the UEÉ virtual learning platform.

One login is created with your email address. All students use the same login to view certification content.

When are certifications available?
You select the start date, end date and gain access to the certification content for as long as needed throughout the 2020-2021 school year.

You plan how to deliver the certification modules based on your teaching demands and schedule. A Teacher Planning Guide is available to use to provide the approximate times each activity will take for students to complete.

How long will it take a student to complete a certification?
A Teacher Planning Guide is available to use to provide the approximate times each activity will take for students to complete.

We estimate that completion time is between 90-120 minutes for the majority of our online certifications. The estimated completion time for Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship and Safety Awareness & Injury Identification is between 4-6 hours.

Completion time depends greatly on the amount of effort students put into their assignments and does not include their time in virtual help.

How is student progress monitored?
You can share assignments with students using the learning platform designated by your school board.

Students submit completed work directly to you and you can choose how to evaluate students.

How do students submit assignments?
You select the method for students to submit assignments. (ie Google Classroom, D2L, or other online curriculum platform approved by your school board).
How is student progress monitored?
You can share assignments with students using the learning platform designated by your school board.

Students submit completed work directly to you and you can choose how to evaluate students. 

What kind of support is available?
Students can access Virtual Help and coaching if they need assistance with any of the material or assignments. 

 You and your students can also email  certifications@uneartheducation.com for support.

What options are available for live virtual workshops?
Live virtual workshops are

  • available to enhance certification themes
  • led by an Unearth Education Coach
  • an opportunity for students to learn more about the certification concept by participating in discussions and activities to enhance and deepen their learning. 
  • fully customizable in length, content and outcomes and designed to fit your schedule.
  • delivered in the learning platform approved by your school board

You can book live workshops for an additional cost. Contact Jennifer Regnier, Jennifer.regnier@uneartheducation.com, for more information and pricing.

How is student privacy ensured?
Our online learning platform is hosted on Canadian servers. Your full name and email address are required to create the user account to access the learning platform. We maintain 100% privacy and do not collect or request any personal information. User accounts are deleted at the end of the school year.
How do students receive certificates?
You notify us once students have met all the requirements that you have defined for your students. Simply send the student names to us. We will email you an electronic certificate of completion for each student (upon full payment).
SELF-DIRECTED
Self-Directed Online Certifications allows your STUDENTS to learn at their own pace.

Available now!

What's included?
Students learn at their own pace by reading content, watching videos and completing assignments.

Each certification includes:

  • 3 or more modules with content to view and understand
  • 1 or more question and answer assignments
  • 1 thinking and inquiry reflection assignment

All assignments are created by Ontario certified teachers and meet expectations of the Ministry of Education Ontario guidelines on assessment and evaluation.

 A rubric based on the 2018 Cooperative Education Curriculum has been created for some Online Certifications.

How do students access content?
Learning modules and content are available on our virtual learning platform.

You and every student receive their own login.

When are certifications available?
You choose the start and end dates. Each student works at their own pace to complete modules and assignments. 
How long will it take a student to complete a certification?
We estimate that completion time is between 90-120 minutes for the majority of our online certifications. The estimated completion time for Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship and Safety Awareness & Injury Identification is between 4-6 hours.

Completion time depends greatly on the amount of effort students put into their assignments and does not include their time in virtual help.

How is student progress monitored?
You can share assignments with students using the learning platform designated by your school board.

Students submit completed work directly to you and you can choose how to evaluate students.

How do students submit assignments?
Students submit assignments online within the learning platform. You can choose to download student assignments if you wish to assess the depth of individual student learning.
How is student progress monitored?
We take care of monitoring progress. If you wish to assess student learning, at any time, you can view student progress and download completed assignments. We will communicate with you when the students have completed the work on the learning platform.
What kind of support is available?
Students can access Virtual Help and coaching if they need assistance with any of the material or assignments. 

 You and your students can also email  certifications@uneartheducation.com for support.

What options are available for live virtual workshops?
Every Monday and Tuesday at 10am and 12:30pm teachers can register their class, and students can sign up for optional live virtual micro-workshop (60 minutes).

Led by an Unearth Education Coach, these micro-workshops are an opportunity for students to learn more about the certification concept by participating in discussions and activities to enhance and deepen their learning. 

The schedule is available in the learning platform.

Live virtual micro-workshops require a minimum enrollment of 10 students. Pre-registration is required.

You can book a live In-Class Virtual Workshops, led by an Unearth Education Coach, up to 2 hours, scheduled exclusively for your students.  In-Class Virtual Workshops are available for an additional $80 when registering students in online certifications.

How is student privacy ensured?
Our online learning platform is hosted on Canadian servers. To create unique user accounts in our learning platform full name and email is required. This enables us to monitor student progress as well as gives students the ability to join virtual help or attend live micro-workshops directly in the learning platform. We maintain 100% privacy and do not collect or request any personal information. User accounts are deleted at the end of the school year.
How do students receive certificates?
Students receive an electronic certificate of completion once all requirements are met. Upon full payment, certificates are sent directly to students.
INSTRUCTOR-DIRECTED
Instructor-Directed Online Certifications mean WE take care of everything!

Available now!

What's included?
Students gain access to online learning modules in addition to attending interactive and dynamic experiential learning workshops.

Each certification includes:

  • 3 or more modules with content to view and understand
  • 2 or more question and answer assignments
  • 1 thinking and inquiry reflection assignment

All assignments are created by Ontario certified teachers and meet expectations of the Ministry of Education Ontario guidelines on assessment and evaluation.

A rubric based on the 2018 Cooperative Education Curriculum has been created for some Online Certifications.

How do students access content?
Learning modules and content are available on our virtual learning platform.

You and every student receive their own login.

When are certifications available?
You choose the start and end dates for your students to work through the certification. Your students will receive a customized schedule based on the live virtual workshop dates.
How long will it take a student to complete a certification?
We estimate that the completion time for Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship and Safety Awareness & Injury Identification is between 4-6 hours.

Completion time depends greatly on the amount of effort students put into their assignments and does not include their time in virtual help.

How is student progress monitored?
We take care of monitoring progress. If you wish to assess student learning, at any time, you can view student progress and download completed assignments. We will communicate with you when the students have completed the work on the learning platform.
How do students submit assignments?
Students submit assignments online within the learning platform. You can choose to download student assignments if you wish to assess the depth of individual student learning.
How is student progress monitored?
We take care of monitoring progress. If you wish to assess student learning, at any time, you can view student progress and download completed assignments. We will communicate with you when the students have completed the work on the learning platform.
What kind of support is available?
Students can access Virtual Help and coaching if they need assistance with any of the material or assignments. 

 You and your students can also email  certifications@uneartheducation.com for support.

What options are available for live virtual workshops?

Live virtual workshops are scheduled to meet availability for you, your students, Unearth Education Coach(es) and guests.

Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship (ICE): includes 4 hours of instructor-led facilitation, self-directed learning and teamwork

First Aid Awareness: includes up to 2 hours of instructor-led facilitation and self-directed learning

How is student privacy ensured?
Our online learning platform is hosted on Canadian servers. To create unique user accounts in our learning platform full name and email is required. This enables us to monitor student progress as well as gives students the ability to join virtual help or attend live micro-workshops directly in the learning platform. We maintain 100% privacy and do not collect or request any personal information. User accounts are deleted at the end of the school year.
How do students receive certificates?
Students receive an electronic certificate of completion once all requirements are met. Upon full payment, certificates are sent directly to students.
CUSTOMIZED
Custom Live Certifications are available to suit your UNIQUE NEEDS and schedule.

Available upon request!

What's included?
Students gain access to online learning modules in addition to attending interactive and dynamic experiential learning workshops.

Each LIVE certification includes:

  • 1-3 hours of live instruction
  • 1 or more dynamic and engaging facilitator
  • 2 or more engaging activities and discussions
  • 1 thinking and inquiry reflection assignment

All assignments are created by Ontario certified teachers and meet expectations of the Ministry of Education Ontario guidelines on assessment and evaluation.

How do students access content?
Live certifications are delivered in the webinar software approved by your school board. We are familiar with Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex, and other platforms.

Live Certifications can also be delivered in -person when safe to do so and conscious of social distancing measures.

When are certifications available?
You select the date and time that works best for you, your students and schedule.

Please allow for 2-4 weeks of preparation and development when booking.

How long will it take a student to complete a certification?
Once students complete the live virtual workshop (scheduled between 1-3 hours) we estimate it will take them an additional 30 minutes to complete their final reflection.
How is student progress monitored?
We take care of monitoring progress. If you wish to assess student learning, at any time, you can view student progress and download completed assignments. We will communicate with you when the students have completed the work on the learning platform.
How do students submit assignments?
Students will submit a final reflection assignment to you.
How is student progress monitored?
You can attend live certifications to participate and observe student engagement.
What kind of support is available?
You can email  certifications@uneartheducation.com for support.
What options are available for live virtual workshops?
Custom Live Certifications includes up to 3 hours of live facilitation on a theme of your choice and 1 post-workshop individual student reflection.
How is student privacy ensured?
You will invite the workshop facilitator to the webinar platform of your choice.  We maintain 100% privacy and do not collect or request any personal information.
How do students receive certificates?
You send us your student names and we will create an electronic certificate of completion for each student (upon full payment).
“It helped me organize my thoughts and to see that I have skills I never knew about or couldn’t see.”
Student from Ottawa Technical Secondary School

AVAILABLE STARTING FEBRUARY 1!

$40 / student

  • Get To Know your Skills!
  • Human-Centered Conflict Resolution
  • Become Customer Obsessed
  • Leadership and You
  • Go From Zero To Hero In Project Management
  • Infection Prevention & Control
  • Mastering Mental Health & Stress Management

$50 / student

  • Innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship

AVAILABLE NOW!

$40/ student

  • Become Customer Obsessed
  • Get To Know your Skills!
  • Go From Zero To Hero In Project Management
  • Human-Centered Conflict Resolution
  • Infection Prevention & Control
  • Leadership and You
  • Mastering Mental Health & Stress Management

$50 / student

  • Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

$55 / student

  • Safety Awareness & Injury Identification

AVAILABLE NOW!

$40/ student

Diversity and Inclusion

  • includes up to 2 hours of instruction, facilitated by an Unearth Education Coach
  • an opportunity for students to learn by participating in discussions and activities to enhance and deepen their learning.
  • 1 thinking and inquiry reflection assignment
  • scheduling based on a date and time mutually convenient for the teacher and Coach
  • delivery in the learning platform approved by your school board (Google Meet, MS Teams, etc)
  • Minimum 10 students
  • 50% deposit required to reserve workshop date

$60 / student

Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

  • UEÉ recruits and prepares the sector-specific Community Partner
  • Includes 4 hours of instructor-led workshops scheduled over 2 sessions with a 1-day virtual format available.
  • Minimum of 10 students.
  • You can arrange to combine classes with other SHSM programs, schools, or school boards if necessary. We can assist with coordination.
  • 50% deposit required to reserve workshop dates.

$65 / student

Safety Awareness & Injury Identification

  • Includes up to 2 hours of live instruction.
  • Minimum of 10 students.
  • Teachers can arrange to combine classes with other SHSM programs, schools or school boards if necessary. We can assist with coordination.
  • 50% deposit required to reserve workshop dates.

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$50 / student

  • Live Certification themes are endless!
  • led by an Unearth Education Coach
  • an opportunity for students to learn by participating in discussions and activitiesto enhance and deepen their learning.
  • fully customizable in length, content and outcomes and designed to fit your schedule.
  • delivered in the learning platform approved by your school board
  • minimum 10 students
  • 50% deposit required to reserve workshop date.

We will work with partners and collaborators to find an industry professional or entrepreneur to create and deliver the workshop of your choice.

Large group discounts are availabe.

*note: Prices are based on enrollment numbers (not completion) and are, subject to change without notice. Tax is not included in the price quoted.

 * Certifications scheduled to be released April 2021 require a minimum enrollment of 100 students cumulative for all school boards by March 1, 2021.  

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