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Welcome. Central Peel Guidance and Career Education. The Guidance Team. Ms. Stalteri (A-C, M-N) Ms. Parker (D-L) Mrs. Allworth (O-Z) Mrs. Medeiros. Planning Questions. NEW: 34 Credit Threshold Where do I want to go? What do I want to take? What are the requirements?

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  1. Welcome • Central Peel • Guidance and Career Education

  2. The Guidance Team • Ms. Stalteri (A-C, M-N) • Ms. Parker (D-L) • Mrs. Allworth (O-Z) • Mrs. Medeiros

  3. Planning Questions • NEW: 34 Credit Threshold • Where do I want to go? What do I want to take? What are the requirements? • When and how do I apply? • What are the procedures? • What are the deadlines? • How am I going to pay?

  4. Education & Training Choices • Work • On-the-job training • Apprenticeship • Paid, hands-on, short in-school sessions • College • Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology • Career Colleges (private) • Emphasize practical, occupation-driven • University • Emphasize theoretical, general education • Bachelor degree (types) – Masters – PhD • Professional programs – law, medicine, teaching

  5. How Can We Help? • Session today • University and College Visits • Only chance to talk to representatives at CPSS • Applying to Post-Secondary Assemblies • College and University - separate sessions • Nov. 25 – period 1

  6. Apprenticeship Training • Four Sectors • Auto Service • Mechanic, Painter, Small engine technician, etc. • Construction • Carpenter, Electrician, RAC mechanic, etc. • Manufacturing • Machinist, Millwright, Tool and die maker, etc. • Service • Chef, Hairstylist, Horticulturalist, ECE, etc. • Canadian Armed Forces • Avionic systems technician, Naval electronics technician, etc. • Rewards • Good wages ($18-25/hour) • Career path – supervisory, training, entrepreneur

  7. Apprenticeship Training • What is it? • Paid, on-the-job training (90%) • Short in-school sessions (e.g. 8 weeks x 2) • Registration with Apprenticeship Office • Provincial examination • 2-5 years (total) – until fully certified • How do I start? • Work: find employer sponsor, register • College: diploma, Modified App. Program (MAP) • Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) • High school credits (co-op) + apprenticeship hours • Minimum requirements • Most require grade 12 diploma

  8. Apprenticeship Information • Job Connect (Downtown Brampton) • www.apprenticesearch.com • www.edu.gov.on.ca (“training”)

  9. University: Choosing a Program • Types of degrees • Which program will I apply for? • Which university do I want to go to? www.electronicinfo.ca

  10. Researching Information • Ontario Universities Fair • Sept. 27 – 29 (Sunday is the least busy) • www.ouf.ca • can go online and plan your day www.electronicinfo.ca

  11. Researching Information Continued University Visits 2013 *All University Information Seminars will take place in the Auditorium You may attend the session with your Lunch. IN ADDITION, THE FOLLOWING UNIVERSITIES WILL HAVE A BOOTH DURING OUR COLLEGE/POST-SECONDARY FAIR ON THURS. NOVEMBER 7 – 8:30-10:30 AM Algoma Trent Brock Western/Brescia/Huron/Kings Carleton Waterloo Guelph Redeemer Guelph-Humber Schulich Lakehead OUIT Laurier Windsor McMaster St. Mary’s (Nova Scotia) Nippissing Memorial (NFLD)

  12. University Timelines -Ontario • Nov. 25, 2013 'How to apply online' sessions • December 2013 PIN numbers distributed • December 2013 – January 15, 2014 Complete application

  13. University Timelines Some offers; Most in May. Check out eInfo program locator for the policy at each individual institution • Feb. – April 2014 • May 29, 2014 Latest response from U’s • June 2, 2014 Earliest date the University can require a response

  14. Admission Requirements • Specific courses and grades (e.g. all Ontario Universities require six 4U/M courses) • Ranges – not “cutoffs,” guidelines • Additional admission requirements • Personal Experience forms • Upgrading/Full disclosure • Alternate offers of admission • www.electronicinfo.ca

  15. Cost of University (approx.)First Year Expenses • At Home (Local) $10,828.00 • At Home (Commuter) $12, 928.00 • On-Campus $18, 473.00 • Off-Campus $16, 478.00 (McMaster 2012 Handbook, p. 13)

  16. Ontario Colleges • Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology • Agricultural Colleges • Apply online ontariocolleges.ca • Career Colleges • Private • Accelerated programs (often done in less than one year) • Apply individually • RESEARCH THE COLLEGE’S CREDENTIALS • www.edu.gov.on.ca • (post-secondary, privately funded career colleges)

  17. Why Choose College? • Offers the program you want • Prefer practical, focused, more hands-on learning – matches your learning style • Tuition less expensive • Smaller • Applied degrees offered*** • A step towards university

  18. Which College? • Choose a program (career planning) • Choose a college • Where is your program offered? • Research your needs ***ontariocolleges.ca*** • Post-Secondary Fair at CPSS Nov. 7th • Visit (open houses, tours) ONTARIO COLLEGE INFORMATION FAIR 2013October 21 2013 (6.30pm to 9pm) & October 22 2013 (10am to 3pm)Direct Energy Centre • Exhibition Place • Toronto

  19. Post Secondary Fair - Colleges College Visits 2013 Thursday, November 7 8:30- 10:30 am CPSS Cafeteria Centennial Mohawk Conestoga Seneca George Brown St. Clair Humber College Sheridan Georgian Trios Metalworks

  20. Admission Requirements • Know admission requirements • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (NOT “U” courses) • ORMature Student Status (19 before start) • Other specific courses (calendar, website) • “Highly Competitive” programs • Additional requirements (portfolio, audition, interview) • Apply online (OCAS) • $95.00 (up to 5 programs) • ***ontariocolleges.ca***

  21. College Timelines • November 2013 Apply online 25TH – How to apply assembly • February 1st 2014 Deadline “equal consideration” • Feb. – March 2014 Earliest offers • May 2014 Confirm acceptance • June 2014 Earliest tuition

  22. Cost of College • Potential Expenses/Year (approximate) • Tuition……………………… $2,600-$5000 • Books/Supplies…………… $450 - $1,300 • Misc. College Fees…………………… $700 • TOTAL……………………… $3750 - $7000 • **not including living/travel costs (based on ontariocolleges.ca information)

  23. Blurred Lines • College • Certificates • Diplomas • Some degrees (applied) • University • Degrees • Certificates • Joint programs • Degree + Diploma Concurrently • Transfer agreements • College • to University www.ocutg.on.ca

  24. Transmissions to App. Centres:College AND University • November 2013 Current courses/history Semester 1 Marks • Late February 2014 • Late April 2014 Semester 2 - Midterm Marks • Mid-July 2014 Final marks

  25. Scholarship Information for both College and University • CPSS Awards and Scholarship form – makes you a candidate for Nominated Scholarships and Awards – take one with you today!! • Visit studentawards.com for other scholarships for which you can apply • Scholarship Deadlines run throughout the year! • electronicinfo.ca and Ontario Colleges websites - Scholarships/Bursaries by College/University • Parents - Workplace Scholarships?

  26. Scholarship Information for both College and University • Attend the OSAP presentation in the Spring • Apply for OSAP in May • Never leave a scholarship until the deadline!! Being late for a deadline takes you out of the running for a scholarship. • Teachers need at least a week to write letters of recommendation – approach them early. • Questions? See the WALK-IN Counsellor on your lunch Leadership opportunities, volunteer experiences, and excellent grades are common requirements for Scholarships

  27. Remember to: • Focus on what is important to you • Balance dreams with reality • Start your search NOW • Detective work–use all research tools available to gather all of the information you need to make informed decisions • Stay positive –invest time & energy! • Take the time to VISIT all of the schools

  28. ENGLISH PROFICIENCY FOR BOTH COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY • NO PROFICIENCY TEST IF… A minimum of 3 – 4 years of full-time study in an English language school system in a country where English is considered the primary language. MUST PROVE ENGLISH MEDIUM EDUCATION IF CAME TO CANADA IN LAST COUPLE YEARS. • If less than 3-4 years in English School, complete English Proficiency Test • See Post-Secondary Institution website for details, and if unsure, see your counsellor

  29. 40 HOURS & GRAD BREAKFAST • NO ENTRY TO GRAD BREAKFAST IN JUNE WITHOUT COMPLETED, HANDED IN AND APPROVED 40 HOUR FORMS. • DON’T MISS OUT ON ONE OF THE BEST EVENTS OF THE YEAR!! GET YOUR 40 HOURS DONE AND HAND THEM IN!! • Visit volunteermbc.org

  30. Questions? • Talk to the Walk-In counsellor

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