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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/