Post on 25-Dec-2015
GuidanceYou are here
Victory Lap
Workplace
College
Apprenticeship
University
Pros• Another year to mature• Time to research
opportunities & set goals• Work & save $$• Upgrade marks• Meet prerequisites• Experience co-op &
leadership activities -- but there are other opportunities outside of school
Victory Lap
Cons• Withoug peer group and
definite goals, student may lose focus
• Making $$ may lead to procrastination
• Repeating courses doesn’t always improve marks
• Would it be more valuable to volunteer or travel?
Remember:
You can now
only do 34
credits!
Job readiness supports are available in school:• Resume & cover letter help• Interview preparation• Co op and job shadowing• www.careercruising.com
In the community:Job Connect http://www.unemployedhelp.on.ca/
John Howard Societyhttp://www.jhsdurham.on.ca/
Workplace
Researchwww.ontariocolleges.ca
In general you need 4-6 credits at the college level including ENG4C1.
If you took workplace level courses, check out Fleming: http://flemingcollege.ca/programs/programs-for-workplace-graduates
Applywww.ontariocolleges.ca
• 5 programs for $95• due Feb 1/2014 forover-subscribed programs ONLY• up to 3 programs at one
school• You create your own account• Marks sent automatically
College
• The first step is to find an employer
• If you can’t find an employer, trades techniques programs are available
• Visit our co op dept. for more information
Resources
www.oyap.ca
www.tradeability.ca
Apprenticeship
Researchwww.electronicinfo.caIn general need 6 courses at 4U and/or 4M level including ENG4U1.• Most general arts courses take
ENG4U1 and top 5.• Most science & engineering take
ENG4U1, 2 of SBI4U1, SCH4U1, SPH4U1 and MHF4U1 some MCV4U1
• Business and nursing need at least MDM4U1
• Many kinesiology now require PSE4U1
• Fine arts will need an interview and/or portfolio and/or audition
Applywww.ouac.on.ca• $130 for 3 choices plus $44
ea for any additional• Due Jan. 15, 2014• Must have PIN to apply• Marks are submitted
automatically• Early offers possible• May 29, 2014 last date to
receive offers• June 2, 2014 earliest a
school can require a response
Out of province
• Research www.aucc.ca• Must apply to each
school directly• Different fees and due
dates for each• Your responsibility to
order transcript
Private• Research
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/priv_deg.html
Show me the money$$$$
College will cost about $15 000/year ($2500/year tuition)
University will cost about $20 000/year($6000/year tuition)
Costs vary by program. You will also need to factor in books, equipment and student fees.
www.studentawards.com
www.scholarshipscanada.com
Entrance scholarships at the school of your choice
Community awards – see binder in guidance
Commencement awards
OSAP www.osap.gov.on.ca
Student line of credit
University Fairat CCSSThursday, October 241:00 – 3:00 pm
College Fair at CCSSTuesday, October 2912:00 – 2:00 pm
Information Sessions
Check calendar
on Guidance
web page for
lunch time visits
in room 117!
Your Guidance Dept. for Life!What can we do for you?• references• research assistance• help completing app• PSE help/editing• Resume/cover letter editing• Interview prep• and more ...
Plan to see a counsellor before Christmas to review your plans!
Your Guidance Dept. for Life!
Visit the guidance page on the school website for further information!http://claringtoncentral.kprdsb.ca/