Grade 12 Parent information night October 18th, 2017

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Graduation Thursday june 28th, 2018 ALL REQUIREMENTS must be met (INCLUDING VOLUNTEER HOURS – due October 31, 2017) Grad photo – must be taken to be on composite AWARDS AT GRADUATION Academic award Ontario scholar Titan award/school letter

Returning to HT?? Need to interview with principal A good idea: When a course required for post-secondary For coop A bad idea: “Because I don’t know what I want to do” Often wish they hadn’t & then drop out

September – November Graduation meeting Liaison visits U.i.p & c.i.p. Hours (due oct 31st), photos, n.b. dates, fees Liaison visits U.i.p & c.i.p. Trades presentation Individual visits with guidance counsellor Grade 12 retreats Financing your education session (TONIGHT)

Upcoming Highly encourage campus visits Application sessions for college/university/Trades Highly encourage campus visits continue to research programs & campuses November 27th, 2017 – full disclosure date Graduation photos – Nov 28th - Dec 7th

Campus visits We believe a campus visit is essential when deciding which post-secondary institution is right for you (or your child). Visit school websites to find out when open houses and tours are scheduled

College bound www.ontariocolleges.ca “How to apply” sessions – Nov. 15th – nov. 16th 2017 Students must sign up in guidance to attend HT’s suggested deadline: November 2oth, 2017 February 1st, 2018 – DEADLINE for equal consideration Nov., Feb., april and july – marks sent to colleges www.ontariocolleges.ca

Trades Bound www.careersintrades.ca www.apprenticesearch.com apprenticeship presentation – Friday Oct 6th @ 10:00 am Students/parents must sign up in guidance to attend Essential information regarding a career in the trades will be presented. www.careersintrades.ca www.apprenticesearch.com

University bound www.electronicinfo.ca “How to apply” session – Tues. Nov. 14th, 2017 Period 2 – students will receive “Pins” and pswd HT’s deadline for OUAC - Prior to Christmas Holidays January 17th – DEADLINE to apply to OUAC Feb, April, July – marks to Universities www.electronicinfo.ca

workplace Utilize the local employment center Resume writing Job search skills Local job postings Network, network, network Through part-time employment Through coop

Websites your students use www.electronicinfo.ca - university degrees www.ontariocolleges.ca – college diploma/degree www.careersintrades.ca www.apprenticesearch.ca http://www.oyapbhncdsb.ca/ www.jobbank.gc.ca www.trinitycatholic.ca – student services www.careercruising.com

Websites your students use www.ouac.on.ca – Graduate program info www.osca.ca – click “students” tab https://humbercareerfinder.com http://ideagenerator.sheridancollege.ca www.jobbank.gc.ca – labour market info www.canlearn.ca

scholarships tonight's speaker list of local /regional scholarships (handout) Check with employers (parents/students) for scholarships Most $$ found at your post-secondary choice Example: ONE APP @ Brock $1,000,000+ (March 2016) Mohawk College - $1,000,000 per year (Oct. 2017)

Visit schools ASK QUESTIONS … visit schools ASK QUESTIONS … Ask more questions

Questions????

OSAP INFORMATION NIGHT Mark your calendars Wednesday april 25th @ 6:30pm

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That which you love That which the world needs That which you are good at That which you can be paid for