PATHWAYS AND IPP GRADE 11 STUDENTS Life Beyond DSSS Good morning Grade 11’s! The time has come to pick your classes for your last year of high school! Are you ready? I’ll take about 30 mins tops to give you some guiding tips on doing this and then you will go to your classes to receive your course selection sheet with the list of classes to choose from. You will have 2 weeks to make your choices and this is done online. Anyone know the one course you all have to take no ifs ands or buts? English Follow us on twitter: @DSSSGuidance

AGENDA Planning for Post- Secondary Destinations Pathways myBlueprint Exited about the summer but…..grade 12 is just around the corner and there are things you can be doing now to prepare!!

Timeline Timeline Activity Spring 2019 Research continues (Pathways and Scholarships) OSSD Diploma Requirement check Grade 12 courses reflect your post secondary plan Summer 2019 Visit post secondary schools/programs Explore apprenticeship/workplace opportunities Fall Apply for Accelerated OYAP Programs Attend University Fair (Sept. 27-29, 2019) Attend College Fair (Oct. 23-24, 2019) Attend Post Secondary Evening (Nov. 7, 2019 @ DSSS!) Explore resume writing & interview skills Scholarships (Research and Apply) Fall/ Winter 2019 Complete post secondary Applications Deadlines: College: Feb 1st 2020 University: January 15th, 2020 Explore Apprenticeship and Workplace opportunities Part of being prepared is AWARENESS of what is coming and when

Scholarships Follow us on twitter @DSSSGuidance Start your RESEARCH now! Review the DSSS Scholarship PresentationS Follow us on twitter @DSSSGuidance Fill out an Appraisal Form in September 2019 Register with scholarship websites Research, research, research ……… Do not wait until the last minute! Big job

Scholarships Canada.com Parent’s Employer Parent’s Insurance company Peel Board Website School Your employer Club/ sport affiliation Church Union Member College University Websites Yconic.com Scholarships Canada.com Register now! do I look? Register at student awards (yconic))

Scholarships do I research? scholarship criteria profiles of previous winners timeframe for the application/deadline value supplementary documents contact information

Scholarship Resources www.scholarshipscanada.com www.yconic.com www.seekingscholarships.com www.electronicinfo.ca (university) www.ontariocolleges.ca (college) www.peelschools.org (student stuff, scholarship tab) DSSS Website (student services, scholarships) Twitter account: @DSSSGuidance Check your BYOD email

Credit History / OSSD Requirements In order to graduate from high school and attend our Commencement Ceremony in June 2018 you must ensure you have met the following criteria: Earned 30 credits 18 compulsory credits and 12 optional credits Literacy Requirement Passed the OSSLT test or Earned the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course Earned 40 hours of Community Involvement These are the requirements to ensure you graduate from high school. You also need to ensure you meet the post secondary requirements. REMINDER! SHSM /RISE students ensure all program requirements will be met, courses (core and co-op), CLA’s and certifications by the end of next year!

English Proficiency If English is NOT your first language and/or you have NOT been in an English language school for high school you MAY need to complete an English Proficiency Test if applying to university! See Post-Secondary Institution website for details or see your counsellor!

Important Private School Courses Research Is the school registered and approved by the ministry Investigate impact on admissions to program Timing- transmission of information Private School Responsibility Student Responsibility Private school expand After June their responsibility to communicate to OUAC or Ontario Wortth (how they look at it)

Pathway Options/ Destinations University? College? Apprenticeship? Workplace? Community Living?

Workplace Youth Connect Consider Co-op or Dual Credit next year Peel Career Assessment Services (PCAS) … Employment counselling Résumés/cover letters Interview practice Access to job postings On-the-job training Youth Connect

College Types of College Programs Certificate (1 year) Diploma (2 years) Advanced Diploma (3 years) Bachelor’s degrees in applied areas of study (4 years) * Joint college-university programs (Varies) e.g., nursing * Note: * University requirements Some college programs have UNIVERSITY requirements

College Gr. 12 English and additional gr. 11 and/or 12 U/M/C courses are considered for admission. May be specific course requirements such as; Math May be recommended courses NO higher standing is given to U or M level courses at most colleges. Many programs require a portfolio, audition or interview – Prepare for this!

University ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Universities require six Gr. 12 U or M courses English is a MUST Specific courses dependent on program May be restrictions to # of M courses from one discipline Ranges – not “cutoffs,” guidelines Additional admission requirements Personal Experience forms- complete them Summer, online and private courses www.electronicinfo.ca

Apprenticeship Sector Name Examples What is an Apprenticeship? Method in which trainees learn a trade or craft by hands- on experience while working with a skilled worker. Sector Name Examples Service Hairstylist, ECE, Chef Construction Brick and Stone Mason, Carpenter, Electrician Auto Service Mechanic, Automotive Glass Technician Industrial Tool & Die, Cabinetmaker

Apprenticeship How to access an Apprenticeship? A) While in High school Co-operative Education Program (Gr. 11 or 12) OYAP Level One Accelerated OYAP Programs in Peel * See slides attached B) Beyond High school Attend College Level One Apprenticeship Program Co-op Diploma Apprenticeship Program Seek an employer who agrees to train you

Level One Accelerated OYAP Programs in Peel Offered in the following areas: Automotive Service Technician Baker and Cook Construction Craft Worker and General Carpenter Electrician Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic Hairstyling Plumber Truck & Coach Technician

Level One Accelerated OYAP Programs in Peel Is for graduating Gr. 12 students in a 4 credit co-op placement who have applied, been interviewed and offered admission into Basic Level 1 apprenticeship training at a college or training centre. The students have a co-op employer who agrees to sponsor them to become a registered apprentice before the program starts. (Some exceptions) Accelerated OYAP students are experienced and eager to start their career in the skilled trades. Community Hours and Literacy Grad requirements need to be completed in first semester. If interested, see your Guidance Counsellor NOW!

Destination Planning Resources Individual Pathway Plan myBlueprint.ca University in Ontario: Six Gr. 12 U or M courses www.electronicinfo.ca College in Ontario: Gr. 11&12 U/M/C/O www.ontariocolleges.ca Applied Degrees: Six Gr. 12 U or M courses Apprenticeship: OSSD - Diploma –math/science? www.apprenticesearch.com Other Destinations - Outside Ontario/Canada? www.pennybissett.org or www.studentlifeexpo.com

Individual Pathways Plan (IPP) myBlueprint Individual Pathways Plan (IPP) myBlueprint is an excellent place to start

IPP Who am I? What are my opportunities? EDUCATION AND CAREER/LIFE PLANNING What are my opportunities? What is my plan for achieving my goals? Who do I want to become? Do you have a PLAN???? Your plan can change but you need a Plan…. Ipp your Individual Pathway Plan….housed on myBlueprint. GLS, GLC

MyBlueprint Link to myBlueprint

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Need more info….. www.jobspeopledo.com Username: PEELJPD Password: PDSB Connects to government websites and gives good info on here about job projections

Accessing the BYOD Website BYOD page and the Link to your Email! Most of you may have already had a chance to set up and start using your BYOD professional account. If you have not had the opportunity to set up this account please do so as soon as possible. You can access this account right when you first log in to the computer.

BYOD Email Address Used for important communication between you and the school so be sure to check it OFTEN! Your email address is: studentnumber@pdsb.org

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