In 2007, an educational reform in Quebec, Canada introduced a
training program called Training for a semi-skilled trade (TST), was
offered to 15 to 17 year old students experiencing academic failure
or who are at risk of dropping out of high school. This program is
offered in all Quebec school districts and the total number of students
targeted is estimated at 15% of the total school population
of 15–17 year old (MELS, 2009). This one year vocational training
program provides job skills for a semi-skilled trade, such as kitchen