It is predicted that there will be a 1 Million Person Shortage in Canada in the Skilled Labor Market by the year 2020

Look at the Opportunities that are open to you. Look at the Options that are available to you. Look at the Options and Opportunities program as the vehicle to set you on your career path.

4 Year University Degree in Nova Scotia.

2 Year Degree Program at NSCC.

Sample Wages (2010 Estimated Average): Aircraft Technician $25.85 hr Boilermaker $22.00 hr

Sample Wages (2010 Estimated Average): Crane Operator $22.25 hr Electrician $19.00 hr

Sample Wages (2010 Estimated Average): Machinist $18.75 hr Welder $19.25 hr

The Options and Opportunities Program (O2) gives you a guaranteed seat in the program of your choice at ! You can apply a full year earlier than a regular high school student! There are over 130 full time programs available at the 13 Campuses.

O O ptions and pportunities For Student Success

53% of NS youth have high school education or less 53% of NS youth have high school education or less Only 25% of youth15-24 have post secondary diploma, certificate of degree Only 25% of youth15-24 have post secondary diploma, certificate of degree Over representation of youth in low paying jobs with poor security and limited benefits Over representation of youth in low paying jobs with poor security and limited benefits 70% of jobs require post secondary education 70% of jobs require post secondary education *The Skills Action Plan for Nova Scotia

Small learning communities –(Academy Model with class sizes of 20 or less in the cohort) –Small cluster of students who share some of the same teachers and classes –Teachers meet with each other on a regular basis and share in the decision making related to administration and curriculum –Students participate in service learning, sports and clubs, community based learning

Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 EnglishEnglishEnglish Career Development 10 Career Development 11 Math MathMath Global Studies Science 10 2 nd Science Coop/CBL 10 2 nd Technology 2 nd Technology Fine Arts Canadian History Coop 12 EXT 10 Coop 11 Youth Apprenticeship Coop 11 Additional courses

Options Graduate Youth Apprenticeship Work Full Apprenticeship NSCC Work Apprenticeship University

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