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Post-Secondary Destinations Assembly

Join us for the Post-Secondary Destinations Assembly to learn about education and training choices, applying procedures, and deadlines for post-secondary institutions. Discover the benefits of apprenticeship training, college, and university options. Find out admission requirements and explore different colleges and their programs. Get all the information you need to make informed decisions about your future.

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Post-Secondary Destinations Assembly

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  1. Post-Secondary Destinations Assembly • Follow us on Twitter: • Central Peel Guidance Download MySchoolDay app for announcements

  2. The Guidance Team • Ms. Thomson (A-G) • Ms. Parker (H-La) • Ms. Grant (Le-O) • Mrs. Allworth (P-Z) • Mrs. McGee

  3. Planning Questions • 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 • Employment Ontario • 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 • Applying to Post-Secondary Assemblies • College and University - separate sessions • Nov. 1 – period 2 • University and College Visits • Only chance to talk to representatives at CPSS • Thurs. Nov 8, Period 1

  6. 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 school 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

  7. 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 ($25-35/hour) • Career path – supervisory, training, entrepreneur

  8. 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

  9. Apprenticeship Information • www.apprenticesearch.com • www.collegeoftrades.ca/trades-in-ontario

  10. Why Choose College? • Offers the program you want • Prefer practical, focused, more hands-on learning – matches your learning style • Tuition less expensive • Smaller • 2-3 yr Diplomas • 4 yr. Applied Degrees offered ***need university pre-requisites • A step towards university

  11. 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. 8 • Visit (open houses, tours) ONTARIO COLLEGE INFORMATION FAIR www.ocif.caTuesday, October 23 (5pm to 9pm) & Wednesday, October 24 (9am to 2pm)Enercare Centre • Exhibition Place • Toronto

  12. Post Secondary Fair - Colleges Thursday, November 8 8:20- 10:30 am CPSS Cafeteria CENTENNIAL SHERIDAN CONESTOGA ST. CLAIR DURHAM STUDY NORTH FANSHAWE FLEMING GEORGE BROWN GEORGIAN HUMBER *METAL WORKS NIAGARA *PEEL POLICE SENECA *ARMED FORCES *not community colleges

  13. Admission Requirements • Know admission requirements • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (NOT “U” courses) • Other specific courses (calendar, website) • “Highly Competitive” programs (ie. Nursing, Paramedic) • Additional requirements (portfolio, audition, interview) • Apply online (OCAS) • $95.00 (up to 5 programs) • ***ontariocolleges.ca***

  14. College Timelines • Nov. – Jan. Apply online Nov 1st – How to apply assembly • February 1st Deadline “equal consideration” • Feb. – March Earliest offers • May 1st Confirm acceptance • June 15th Earliest tuition

  15. Cost of College • Potential Expenses/Year (approximate) • Tuition……………………… $2,400- $5000 • Books/Supplies………….… $1300 • Misc. College Fees………… $ 800 • TOTAL……………………… $4500 - $7100 • **not including living/travel costs (based on ontariocolleges.ca information)

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

  18. Researching Information • Ontario Universities Fair • Sept. 28-30 ***next weekend!!! www.ouf.ca OUF Passport – register in advance and connect easier with Universities • Student Life Expo (includes outside Ontario Institutions) • Oct. 27-28 (free entrance when you register in advance) www.studentlifeexpo.com

  19. Researching Information Continued University Visits THE FOLLOWING UNIVERSITIES WILL HAVE A TABLE DURING OUR POST-SECONDARY FAIR ON THURS. NOVEMBER 8 – 8:30-10:30 AM

  20. University Timelines -Ontario • Nov. 1 'How to apply online' sessions • Nov/Dec PIN numbers distributed after mailed to us, and student has completed Exit Survey on myblueprint • December – January 16 Complete application

  21. University Timelines Some offers; Most in May. Check out eInfo program locator for the policy at each individual institution • Feb. – April • May 29 Latest response from U’s • June 3 Earliest date the University can require a response

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

  23. Cost of University (approx.)First Year Expenses • On-Campus $22, 613.00 • Off-Campus $16,747.99 (no meal plan) • At Home (Local) $13,427.99 (McMaster 2016 financial calculator)

  24. Blurred Lines • College • Certificates • Diplomas (2-3 yrs) • Some degrees (applied, 4 yrs) • University • Degrees (4 yrs) • Certificates (once in a Profession) • Joint programs • Degree + Diploma Concurrently • Transfer agreements • College • to University • www.ontransfer.ca

  25. Transmissions to App. Centres:College AND University • November Current courses/history • Late February Semester 1 Marks • Late April Semester 2 - Midterm Marks • Mid-July Final marks *Full Disclosure – all grade 11 and 12 courses submitted

  26. Scholarship Information for both College and University • CPSS Awards and Scholarship form (Ms. Parker) – makes you a candidate for Nominated Scholarships and Awards –pick up in Guidance Office today!! SIN (Social Insurance Number required) • Visit yconic.com for other scholarships for which you can apply • Scholarship Deadlines run throughout the year! Read your announcements • electronicinfo.ca and Ontario Colleges websites - Scholarships/Bursaries by College/University • Parents - Workplace Scholarships?

  27. Scholarship Information for both College and University • Attend the OSAP presentation at Lunch – date tbd • 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

  28. TRANSCRIPTS NO ONE IN THIS ROOM NEEDS TO REQUEST A TRANSCRIPT TO APPLY FOR EITHER A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY IN ONTARIO – WE AUTOMATICALLY SEND YOUR GRADES. THE ONLY EXCEPTION IS IF YOU ARE APPLYING OUTSIDE OF ONTARIO.

  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. 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

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

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