Navigating Career Planning and Graduation Requirements for Future Success

1. Grade 12 Parent Night October 2018

2. Oh no! I don’t know what I want to do for my future!

3. Outline • Today, we will discuss: • Career planning basics • Graduation Requirements (review) • Research • Career and Trades programs • Financial Aid

4. Career Planning It is not necessary to know what you want to do for the rest of your life, at this point.

5. Education & Career Planning • Many people have several different careers in a lifetime • Strategy: think about what you would like to do, and then explore what you would need to do educationally to get there • At this point, focus on a general stream: • Arts • Sciences • Engineering/Applied Science • Computers/Info Tech • Business/Commerce • Fine Arts, Music, Theatre, Film, TV • Kinesiology/Human Kinetics • Technical/Trades

6. Skills + Talents + Passion = “Perfect Career” (until it changes…) • Take chances to try new things • Volunteer or find a job • Take as many courses as you can (explore interests) • Talk to people • Research • Persevere (growth is hard & uncomfortable) • Be curious, plan, and act

7. Things to Do • Graduate • Research • Student Transcripts Service

8. High School Graduation (a review)

9. Graduation Requirements To graduate in B.C., youneed to complete a total of 80 course credits (each course isworth 4 credits). Specifically:

10. Provincial Exam • As it stands now, you will write the English 12/Communications 12 Provincial Exam • To view your Provincial exam results, create a Student Secure Web account at www.studenttranscripts.gov.bc.ca • An account also lets you see grad credits earned and allows you to release your grades to post-secondary schools (in gr.12)

11. Graduation Transition (4 credits) • Is a graduation requirement (i.e. you don’t do it, you will NOT graduate) and has three components: • Career and life • Community connections • Personal Health • These components are evaluated based on several assignments, your physical activity logs (Grade 11 AND 12), and a mandatory exit interview • To be marked in your grade 12 year

12. Useful Research Websites • If you have an idea of what you want to do: www.educationplanner.ca • Provides info about post-secondary programs in BC • Let you do searches based on school, subject, program length • Post-Secondary Websites

13. Education Planner BC • Go to http://www.educationplannerbc.ca/ and plan or search! (see demo)

14. Post-Secondary Websites

15. Other Resources • Staff from VSB’s Career Programs (located on West Wing, 3rd Floor @ Temp) • Your teachers, particularly those in subject areas you are interested in • govolunteer.ca – great website for finding volunteer opportunities; can search by keyword or by where in BC

16. BCeID & Student Transcripts Service StudentTranscripts Service PSI Transcript Ordering/Sending Updated September 2018

19. Choosing Information to go to PSIs Choose Send Option Students can choose how they want to send their transcript to the post-secondary institutions they have selected; note the delivery method is dependent on the Post-Secondary Institution. Currently the defaults are set to: •NEW - Send my transcript now and allow this Post Secondary Institution to request transcript updates until the date specified below: XML transcript is sent immediately to PSI for downloading and updates can be requested by the PSI until the date shown. •Send interim and final marks when they are available: interim marks are sent electronically in May and final marks are sent electronically in July. This option will only be displayed for current students and is not available to former students. •Send final marks when they are available: displayed when the post-secondary institution only receives printed copies of transcripts; your final marks will be mailed in July.

20. Student Transcripts Service

21. Post-Secondary Programs • Now, let’s talk briefly about post-secondary education

22. Types of Post-Secondary Programs • Unlike high school, each course at a post-secondary school usually counts as 3 credits (one semester in length) • Certificate: 1 year (10 courses, 30 credits) • Diploma/Associate degree: 2 years (60 credits) • Bachelor (e.g. BA, BSc, BComm): 4 years (120 credits) • Graduate: Masters degree (MA, MSc, MBA): 2-3 years after a Bachelor degree • Doctoral degree (PhD): 4-5 years, usually after a Masters degree • Specialized programs (PharmD, MD, Law, etc.): programs’ length and entrance times vary • Some schools offer the option to transfer from one type of program into another (e.g. diploma into bachelor)

23. Types of Post-Secondary Institutions • College (e.g. Langara, Douglas, VCC, * Cap U, etc.) • Technical institution (e.g. BCIT, * Kwantlen, VCC, etc.) • University (e.g. UBC, SFU, Cap U, UVic, UNBC, Kwantlen, etc.) • Private Institutions (Trinity Western, Quest University, etc.) – offer similar + school-specific programs – check for details * Capilano and Kwantlen are universities that offer programs both as a university (i.e. degree programs) plus others (e.g. certificates, diploma, university transfer, etc.

24. A Word of Caution… Wherever you decide to go to school, it is YOUR responsibility to visit the school’s website to learn their admission requirements. Schools change their admission requirements frequently – stay up-to-date with your info!

25. Colleges offer… • Certificates • Diplomas • Some Bachelor degrees • University transfer programs • Study at college, earn university credits (e.g. Langara with Queen’s University) • If your marks are high enough, you can transfer to specific university programs

26. Benefits of transferring from college to university • Many students’ GPA actually do not meet the competitive entry requirements for some/many university programs. On the other hand, you can enter many/most colleges’ university transfer programs with high school graduation alone • Colleges are closer to home • Smaller class sizes = more support for students • Tuition is much cheaper • If you transfer from college to university, and you successfully graduate from the university, your degree will read that you graduated from the university, NOT the college

27. Use BC Transfer Guide to guide your transfer credits! • The BC Transfer Guide website allows you to enter a course and learn what it transfers into or what it is transferred from • See demo: • http://www.bctransferguide.ca/

28. Technical Institutions • BCIT, VCC, and Kwantlen Polytechnic University are technical institutions or schools that offer such programs: • Some programs are first-come, first-entry; others have competitive admission process. • Pay attention to intake cycle, wait-list, spaces, etc. • They offer • Trades certification • Certificates • Diplomas • Some Bachelor degrees • Technology • Interior design • Journalism • Fine arts

29. Universities • Offers degrees • Bachelor • Masters • PhD • Provide research opportunities • Generally speaking, a bachelor degree would require further, job-specific training, for you to become employable • Seek opportunities for co-op and work study programs!

30. University Applications: Terminology • General Admission Requirements: required by all faculties (including English language requirements, Quantitative or Analytical skills requirements, and Writing skills requirements) – basically, what you need to have to have your applications reviewed by the university • Faculty Requirements: Specific courses used by a particular faculty to determine whether admission will be granted

31. Examples of admission vs. faculty requirements (UBC Vancouver) • All UBC applicants from B.C. MUST have: • English 12 or English 12 First Peoples • Pre-calculus 11 or Foundations of Math 12 • Credits from grade 11 science, social studies, and language course • 70% or above in English 11/12

32. Holistic Admissions: Overview Note 1: All Grade 11 and 12 courses are viable, excluding applied design, skills and technology; physical & health education; career and personal planning.

33. Principles of Practice Wherever possible, UBC should be holistic in its approach to the academic assessment of an applicant. Wherever possible, UBC’s admission decision should go beyond school-based assessments of performance (i.e. grades) and also consider the composition of the student’s academic record, recognizing breadth, depth, relevancy, and/or individual context of presented coursework. Wherever possible, the academic assessment should discretely assess a student’s overall academic potential and potential for study in a particular UBC program. Wherever possible, UBC’s admission policies should promote positive learning outcomes in secondary school (such as encouraging students to challenge themselves, pursue their intellectual curiosities, and take risks).

34. The Overall Average –DRAFT Does not vary by program. Approximately 12 – 18 courses, depending upon student courseload; minimum number of Gr 12 courses tbd (current proposal is six). All Grade 11 and 12 courses (excludes applied design, skills and technology; physical & health education; career and personal planning). Drop the lowest grade. Limits on visual and performing arts classes: maximum of two Grade 11 and two Grade 12 (four total). Some applicants may receive consideration for: breadth, depth, relevancy, and individual context.

38. The Core Average Varies by program. Approximately 4 – 8 courses, depending upon student courseload; minimum number of courses tbd. All Grade 11 and 12 courses in subjects related to the intended area of study at UBC (excludesapplied design, skills and technology; physical & health education; career and personal planning). Always includes English 12 (2019: no change; 2020: literacy assessment required at point of admission). If a course is presented at Gr11 and Gr12 level, use highest level only. Some applicants may receive consideration for: breadth, depth, relevancy, and individual context.

39. Broad-based Admission, Student Profile – beyond the GPA • A way for universities to know about you beyond your academic achievement • Along with your marks, is used to determine your admissibility • Currently required by SFU business and all UBC programs • Treat it as a fifth course in the admission process • Writing needs to show reflection on personal growth based on your personal experience, not a running list of achievements, awards, etc. • Go to: http://you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/how-to-apply/personal-profile for more info on writing personal profiles

40. Key Messages to students Pre-requisites and requirements are not changing. You do not have to take different/more courses than currently required. You should take courses in secondary school that are related to what you want to study at UBC. Doing so will increase your chances of admission. UBC will look at your grades in nearly ALL your academic Gr.11 and Gr.12 courses. When we look at your overall grades, we will drop your lowest Gr.11 or Gr.12 course; so it is safe to experiment. We will pay particular attention to courses related to what you want to study at UBC. If you have the course at both the Gr.11 and Gr.12 level, more emphasis will be placed on the Gr.12 grade. Be aware that having the highest grades is not the only way to get in – challenging yourself by taking more courses or more rigorous courses can also be beneficial.

41. SFU

44. Career and Trades programs

45. Career and Trades programs • These are programs where you can earn: • A certificate - A diploma - A degree • Are offered at universities, colleges, and technical institutions • A few of many examples include: • Accounting diploma Appliance servicing certificate • Arts diploma Business management diploma • Fashion & technology diploma Music diploma • Health care assistant certificate Public Relations diploma • Public safety communications certificate • There is something for everyone!

46. Admission requirements to career and trades programs • Because there are so many of these programs, the requirements can vary greatly e.g. Warehousing apprenticeship at Kwantlen does not require high school graduation (but preference is given to those who have graduated) e.g. Diploma of Technology in Medical Lab Science at BCIT requires high school graduation, English 12, Biology 12, Chem 12, Physics 11, and Pre-Calc 12 You must visit the website of the institution that offers the program you want (or www.educationplanner.ca to begin) to determine what the requirements are

47. Apprenticeships • Apprenticeship is a form of post-secondary education that combines paid, work-based training (about 85% of the training), with technical training in a classroom or shop setting (about 15% of the training). Successful completion of both components, along with examinations, is required to earn a certificate or ticket, and become a certified tradesperson. The length of an apprenticeship can range from one to five years, but most require four years to complete. • Go to the Industry Training Authority’s website for lots of great info on Apprenticeship programs www.itabc.ca

48. Is an Apprenticeship Program right for you? There are over 100 apprenticeship trade programs in BC (see Mr. Mann or people from career services for a full list) Major areas include: construction, automotive and mechanical work, aerospace, metal work, graphic arts, horticulture, hospitality, motion picture and theatre Trades and industry occupations are vital to the economy, and make excellent career choices. Many people are attracted to careers of this type because they let them make a particular ability or creative talent part of their working lives, or because they allow them to work in an environment they enjoy. Also, the pay can be great and trades jobs are in demand! There are several ways to start your apprenticeship: • Direct entry with an employer to sponsor you • Pre-apprenticeship Foundation program or Apprenticeship program at a college or technical school of your choice • Secondary school apprenticeship programs (e.g. ACE-IT programs) • you can begin your training while you're still at Templeton, and earn dual high school and post-secondary credit while you do so

49. Youth Train in Trades • For students pursuing industry certification or the foundation level of a trade program • Benefits • Dual credit with post-secondary school (i.e. get high school and post-secondary credit at the same time) • Earn your level 1 trade certification while in high school • Saves you time and $$$ • Get a head start with training • Can lead directly into an apprenticeship • Work experience in the trade • ACE-IT is available in your grade 12 year • See course planning guide for available ACE-IT programs

50. Financial Aid • Fact: Post-secondary education IS costly! • However, there are ways to make things a little bit easier…