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As a Career Information Advisor, I provide guidance and resources to students for career planning, post-secondary education, scholarships, and apprenticeship opportunities. I help students explore their interests, set goals, and research different careers and training options. I also offer information on the evolving world of work and its future trends.
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Career Planning Academic Year 2018-2019 Career Information Centre Ms. Carter Career Information Advisor
Role of the Career Information Advisor • Assist students with career and post-secondary program exploration • Provide information related to: • Career Exploration • Post-Secondary Education • Financial/Scholarship Information • District Dual Credit (Apprenticeship) Opportunities
Factors to Consider in Career Planning • Reflect on your likes and dislikes, needs and wants • Examine your pastimes and hobbies • Make note of your past accomplishments • Consider your transferable skills • Review career and job trends • Set career goals • Research about careers • Explore new education and training opportunities “Carry me through life”
Career Exploration Information • Research careers based on students’ unique profiles: MyBlueprint (sign up, select school & create account) https://myblueprint.ca/ • Career Videos and Find a Job: WorkBChttps://www.workbc.ca/ • Obtain detailed information on a variety of occupations: Labour Market Information https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/explorecareers • National Occupational Classification: http://noc.esdc.gc.ca/English/NOC/SearchIndex.aspx?ver=16 • Research training and education requirements: Education Planner https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/ “What is the difference between a career and a job”
The World of Work is Evolving • Change is inevitable – embrace it • Agility – necessity for both business and employee • Agile workforces – skills flexibility and more • Flexibility – employees need for value and autonomy • Flexibility – employer needs for profit and productivity • Finding a balance https://www.randstad.ca/workforce2025/
Sources of Occupational Change by 2030 http://careers2030.cst.org/sources-of-change/ • Aging and Demographic Change – declining workforce & need for increased productivity will lead to automation • Climate Change and Energy – renewable energy – H2O, sun & wind • Immigration and the Borderless World – cultural diversity, languages • Digital Technology – automation & information technologies, social network skills • Personalization – mass customization – could have an impact in the health industry • Security and stability – privacy and freedom • Scientific and Technical Advancements – life sciences research, robotics
Sources of Occupational Change by 2030 http://careers2030.cst.org/ What do I do? “Look at your options”
District Dual Credit Programs (Apprenticeship) • What is a Apprenticeship: https://careerprograms.sd38.bc.ca/students/general-student-resources • What are skilled trades: http://careersintrades.ca/ • What’s the perfect trade for you test your skills: https://ita2.essentialskillsgroup.com/ • Start Post-Secondary trades training while still in high school with Youth TRAIN in Trades - Programs in SD38 Schools - Professional Cook 1 - Plumbinghttps://careerprograms.sd38.bc.ca/ • Register with the Industry Training Authority: http://www.itabc.ca/
Post-Secondary Information • College/University program and admission pre-requisites: • College/University program exploration: Education Planner https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/ • Date/Locations of Information Sessions – check out the school newsletter, listen to announcements – have info emailed to you from the Career Advisor • Application procedures - important dates and deadlines • Tuition and other fees • Test information: • LPI Language Proficiency Index • TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language • IELTS International English Language Testing System • Both the ACT and SATare nationally recognized standardized tests and common admission requirements for US schools
Post Secondary Admission Requirements • Many institutions consider Grade 11 marks as part of their admission process: • https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/plan/apply/how • UBC: https://you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/canadian-highschools/#british-columbia • UBC: Requires: https://you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/how-to-apply/personal-profile/ • SFU: https://www.sfu.ca/students/admission/admission-requirements/fall-2020/cdn-highschool/bc-yukon.html • English 11, Science 11, Language 11, Math 11 (added at SFU – Social Studies) • Consider Pre-Calculus 11 or Foundations of Mathematics 12 SFU requires 5 Grade 12 courses • Usually, out of province schools do not look at Grade 11 marks unless they offer early admission Ontario Universities: https://www.ouac.on.ca/ouac-105/ • Repeated courses: BC universities tend to look at the attempt that best benefits the student. Usually, out of province schools look at the repeated courses. • Institutions will see a repeated or failed course on an interim transcript in May. Failed courses will appear on final report cards but not on the final official transcript that comes out in the summer. This document is too late for university admissions. • Transfer of institutions: http://www.bctransferguide.ca/
Scholarships, Grants, Bursaries, and Student Loan • Financial aid awards based upon various criteria, which usually reflect the values and purposes of the donor or founder of the award. Money is not required to be repaid: Scholarships, grants and bursaries • Scholarship - Scholarships are merit-based and are awarded for academic achievement, athletic skill, extra-curricular involvement, or special abilities • http://sd38careercentre.weebly.com/scholarships.html • Grants - Funding for part-time and full-time students, students with dependents, students with disabilities and students from low-and middle-income families • Bursaries - a monetary award granted on the basis of financial need • Student Loans - awarded to applicants based on their need and family income. Loans are also always linked to interest rates • https://studentaidbc.ca/
Scholarships, Grants, Bursaries, and Student Loan • https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education.html • https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/plan/finance/scholarship • https://studentaidbc.ca/ • https://universitymagazine.ca/10best-sites-searching-scholarship-canada/
Part-time Work Experience • Part-time work can help you gain social skills and experience in the world of work http://www.aviaemployment.ca/job-postings/ • Summer and interesting programs – RCMP Youth Squad, Spring STEP 2019, Education in Action Workshops, RCMP Youth Academy, Girls Fly 2, Achieve Anything, Encounters With Canada, summer camps and programs (ECUAD summer programs)
Volunteer Experience • Beyond fulfilling required hours to graduate, volunteering feeds your mind, body, and soul. It stimulates your mind, reduces stress, brings fun, connects you with people, and gives you more meaning in life. Giving is better than receiving. • Search these websites for volunteer opportunities: • https://www.rcrg.org/ • https://icanhelp.richmond.ca/custom/501/
How To Enrich Your High School Life • Leave options open as possible • Work hard in your studies while enjoying them • Keep marks up as many university make offers based on Gr. 11 marks • Check out admission requirements for your field of study – each university and program differ • Explore your interests; join clubs • Volunteer and/or work to gain experience in the world of work • Manage your time well • Have fun in school
Secondary School Career Information Centre • Richmond District Career Center News: http://sd38careercentre.weebly.com/ • JN Burnett Monthly School Newsletter • Around the school: Student announcements, school TV, bulletin boards outside the Counselling and Career Centre and across the Multi-Purpose Room • Appointments: Drop in or make a 30-minute appointment to see the Career Information Advisor, Ms. Carter: Monday, Wednesday(bi-weekly), and Thursday from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. • Email: shcarter@sd38.bc.ca
