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Guidance You are here

Guidance You are here. Victory Lap. Workplace. College. Apprenticeship. University. 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

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Guidance You are here

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  1. Guidance You are here

  2. Victory Lap Workplace College Apprenticeship University

  3. Victory Lap • Cons • Withoug peer group and definite goals, student may lose focus • Making $$ may lead to procrastination • Repeating courses doesn’t always improve marks • Would it be more valuable to volunteer or travel? Pros • Another year to mature • Time to research opportunities & set goals • Work & save $$ • Upgrade marks • Meet prerequisites • Experience co-op & leadership activities -- but there are other opportunities outside of school Remember: You can now only do 34 credits!

  4. Workplace 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 Society http://www.jhsdurham.on.ca/

  5. College Apply www.ontariocolleges.ca • 5 programs for $95 • due Feb 1/2014 for over-subscribed programs ONLY • up to 3 programs at one school • You create your own account • Marks sent automatically Research www.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

  6. Apprenticeship Resources www.oyap.ca www.tradeability.ca • 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

  7. Research www.electronicinfo.ca In 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 Apply www.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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Information Sessions University Fair at CCSS Thursday, October 24 1:00 – 3:00 pm College Fair at CCSS Tuesday, October 29 12:00 – 2:00 pm Check calendar on Guidance web page for lunch time visits in room 117!

  11. 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!

  12. Your Guidance Dept. for Life! Visit the guidance page on the school website for further information! http://claringtoncentral.kprdsb.ca/

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