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Graduates of 2014. Guidance Counsellor’s Role. Guidance Curriculum Individual Planning Responsive Services Systems Support. Guidance Centre. Guidance Communication Sources. Guidance Wiki. Grade 12 FAQ’s. How do I figure out what I want to do after I graduate?
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Guidance Counsellor’s Role • Guidance Curriculum • Individual Planning • Responsive Services • Systems Support
Grade 12 FAQ’s • How do I figure out what I want to do after I graduate? • Where do I begin the career planning process? • How do I apply to NBCC? • Where do I find the Transcript Request Forms? • Where do I find scholarships? • Do I have everything I need to graduate?
How do I figure out what I want to do after I graduate?http://www.careercruising.comAssessments Research CareersEducation
The Six Post-Secondary Destinations Students have many choices when determining what they might like to do after high school. When making career choices/plans consider one of the following: Apprenticeshiphttp://www.aoc-acp.gnb.caPrivate Training Schoolshttp://www.gnb.ca/0368/Pota-lst.pdfCommunity Collegehttp://www.nbcc.caMilitaryhttp://www.recruiting.forces.gc.ca Universityhttp://www.aucc.ca/index_e.htmlDirect to Workhttp://www.jobbank.gc.ca
Career planning: Where do I begin? • Access Websites • Attend Information Sessions • Attend Open Houses • View Prospective Schools’ Websites and View books • Contact the Post Secondary Institution • Take relevant courses • Job Shadow • Information Interview • Co-op • Volunteer • Make an appointment with Mrs. Byers or Ms. Pearce in The Guidance Centre • Make an appointment with Mrs. Murray in The Work Room
NBCC Applications • Applications can be found online: http://www.nbcc.ca/site/media/nbcc/NBCC%20Application%20Form(2013-2014)_V04a_FINAL.pdf • Application fee - $50 ( 1or 2 Programs ) • Request that your Official High School Transcript be sent by the school • Disclosure statement – Permission to share information • Accommodations and accessibility services • Applications: Open November 1st – Apply Now!
Scholarships The Guidance Wiki has local, regional and national scholarships. As scholarships become available, direct links will be added so that students may download applications from home. If you need assistance, please ask for help.
Scholarships on Guidance Wiki HOW DO YOU FIND SCHOLARSHIPS???? • Entrance Scholarships (Post Secondary Institutions) • Most post secondary institutions provide a space on their application form. • Some institutions require a separate application form, so inquire through the institution’s admissions’ office or the institution’s website. • Websites You may register your specific information ON-LINE with some of the sites listed below. They will keep you updated once you are registered or you may simply check sites for lists of scholarships. • www.studentawards.com • www.scholarshipscanada.com • www.canlearn.com • www.neads.ca • Contacts • Your employer, your parents’ employers, service clubs you belong to (or your parents), insurance companies, banks, etc. Consider all connections you or your parents have, and ask if they have a scholarship program. • Local/ School Scholarships • There are applications found in the Guidance Centre. Students may peruse the binder of scholarships (original copies) in order by deadline date to see if they fit the criteria and then take the copy found in the file folders provided. You may also want to check out the SRHS website and go to the Guidance section, • http://byers-guidance.wikispaces.com/Scholarships • Media Check newspapers and other forms of media for scholarship o opportunities.
Another excellent resource when researching scholarships is the Work Room or its website: http://workroom.homestead.com/Scholarships.html
NB High School Grad. Req. Graduation Requirements • Do you have everything you need to graduate? • If you are short a compulsory course, or need an extra credit, see Mrs. Byersor Ms. Pearce Students need 17 credits to graduate. English 111/112/113 – 2 credits English 121/122/123 MathFoundations 110 or Fin. &Workplace Math 110 1 science credit – Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Phys. Geo., Env. Science, Auto Elec. Syst., Intro. to Electronics, Robotics and Technology Modern History 111/112/113 or FIMH 110 One Fine Arts or Life Role Development course: Fine Arts - Vis. Arts, Music, Theatre Arts or Graphic Art and Design Life Role Development - Family Living, Co-op, Outdoor Pursuits, Phys. Ed. Leadership, Wellness Phys. Ed., Entrepreneurship and Reading Tutor 5 credits must be grade 12 courses
Post Secondary Fair – November 8 • 9:10 – 9:25 am Introductions and Welcome • 9:30 – 10:00 –NBCC, Military, Direct to Work • Break 10:00 – 10:10 am • 10:10 -10:40 am - Walk about in the Gym • 10:40 – 11:10 am – University Apprenticeship, Private Institutions
In your period 2 class, you will fill out the ballot below and hand back to your teacher. On Nov. 8, you will attend be able to attend two sessions.
Thank you. If you have further questions, sign up for an appointment in the Guidance Centre.