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GRADE 11 PATHWAYS

PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE. GRADE 11 PATHWAYS. OPTIONS AFTER OSSD. APPRENTICESHIP COLLEGE UNIVERSITY WORKPLACE. 2 or 3 YR DIPLOMA or 1 YR CERTIFICATE SMALLER CAMPUS PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED FOR A SPECIFIC OCCUPATIONS ex. Legal Office Assistant Interior Design

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GRADE 11 PATHWAYS

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  1. PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE GRADE 11 PATHWAYS

  2. OPTIONS AFTER OSSD • APPRENTICESHIP • COLLEGE • UNIVERSITY • WORKPLACE

  3. 2 or 3 YR DIPLOMA or 1 YR CERTIFICATE • SMALLER CAMPUS • PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED FOR A SPECIFIC OCCUPATIONS ex. Legal Office Assistant Interior Design Police Foundations EARN A BACHELORS DEGREE IN 3-4 YEARS LARGER CAMPUS PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT BASED ex. Arts, Business, Engineering, Law, Social Science and Science COLLEGE VS UNIVERSITY

  4. MUST TAKE ALL COURSES (6-10)‏ • THEY HAVE A PRACTICAL COMPONENT Ex. labs, shop work experience, hands on • TUITION starting at • $3000 • TAKE 5 COURSES AT A TIME (usually have some choice)‏ • ANNUAL TUITION • starting at • $6000 COLLEGE VS UNIVERSITY CONTINUED

  5. COLLEGE FAVOURS STUDENTS WHO LEARN BEST THROUGH DOING AND SKILL PRACTISE UNIVERSITY IS SUITED TO STUDENTS WHO LEARN THROUGH ABSTRACT LEARNING & THEORETICAL STUDY

  6. QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK ABOUT PROGRAMS

  7. What are the prerequisites? • What courses are recommended? • When do I apply? • How are applicants screened or selected? • What if I don’t know exactly what program I am interested in? APPLICATION, ADMISSION SELECTION

  8. What is the average class size? • How many hours per day/week are scheduled? • How much homework does the average student do? • Do post-secondary institutions take attendance? ACADEMICS

  9. PROGRAM OUTLINE • What curriculum is covered and why? • How many courses are required for a program? • Do I have a choice of courses? • How does this program compare to similar programs at other institutions? • Are there electives? • How much is theory? How much is practice? • Are Co-operative Education programs available?

  10. STUDENT ACTIVITIES What athletic facilities are available? Are there intramurals or recreational sports leagues? Are there clubs related to my program/interests?

  11. ASSESSMENT How are students evaluated? (exams, projects, field practice)‏ What skills are required (memorizing, understanding, writing, creative/design, physical, etc.)‏ What resources are available if students require additional help? (ex. Class advisors, tutorial services)‏

  12. PLACEMENT WHAT IS THE FUTURE EMPLOYMENT FORECAST IN THIS FIELD? WHAT PERCENTAGE OF GRADUATES FOUND EMPLOYMENT RELATED TO THEIR STUDIES? WHAT ARE THE AVERAGE SALARY RANGES? ARE CREDITS TRANSFERABLE TO OTHER COLLEGES OR UNIVERSITIES?

  13. COSTS$$$$$$ • What is the cost of an academic year at school? • What does residence/housing cost? • What is the approximate cost of supplies? • How do students apply for scholarships/bursaries? • Parking or public transportation costs?

  14. THINGS YOU MUST THINK ABOUT NOW • WHAT HIGH SCHOOL COURSES DO YOU NEED TO PICK IN FEBRUARY? • WOULD BEING A PART OF A SPECIALIZED HIGH SKILLED MAJORHELP ME? • WHAT KIND OF MARKS DO I NEED TO GET INTO THE PROGRAM I WANT?

  15. Where do I go for help? ??????????

  16. RESOURCES FOUND IN YOUR PATHWAYS FOLDER INCLUDE: INFORMATION FROM THIS PRESENTATION CREDIT COUNSELLING SUMMARY SHEET FINANCIAL GOALS USEFUL WEBSITES PATHWAYS PLANNING SHEET

  17. OR SEE YOUR FRIENDLY GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS IN STUDENT SERVICES

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