Welcome Students and Parents

Life After High School Be Prepared Because It’s Up To You!

Is The Thought Of Finishing Secondary School Scary??? If you prepare yourself it won’t be. You are experienced at making decisions and this is just the next step.

Decision Making Process

POST SECONDARY PLANNING OPTIONS Workforce Apprenticeship Armed Forces College University

Workforce

Looking For A job? The Human Resources (HRSDC) can HELP with the following: Social Insurance Number HRDC Job Listings Career Planning Employment Insurance Summer Employment

Looking For A job? HRSDC will HELP you  With filling out application forms.  With resume and cover letter writing.  With job interview preparation.  With Minimum Wage Information  With Human Rights Information  With Income Tax Help and Information

Questions

Apprenticeships and Skill Trades

What is an Apprenticeship and how does it work ? Is a hands-on training for people who enjoy learning by doing. Is a practical method of learning specific job skills.

What is an Apprenticeship and how does it work? Continue 90% of the apprentice job training occurs on the job site, doing the work and the other 10% occurs in a classroom setting through a college or an approved training facility. You observe a journey person (skilled worker) and then learn to practice those skills.

How long does an Apprenticeship last? Most take between 2 to 5 years to complete.

What Type Of Work Does A Skilled Trades Person Do? Construction sector: Brickwork, Cement Work, Framer, Electrician, Plumber, Painter, Refrigeration.

What Type Of Work Does A Skilled Trades Person Do? Industrial Sector: Cabinet Maker, Welder, Machinist, Draftsperson.

What Type Of Work Does A Skilled Trades Person Do? Motive Power Sector: Autobody, Mechanics, Technician.

What Type Of Work Does A Skilled Trades Person Do? Service Sector: Baker, Hairstylist, Line Cook, Chef, Computer Work.

What Type Of Work Does A Skilled Trades Person Do? Agriculture Sector: Dairy Farmer, Fruit Grower, Meat Farmer, Horse Groomer.

Why Consider A Career In Skilled Trades? As the Baby Boomer generation retire, the demand for trades people is going to increase. Over 200 careers to chose from. You Earn While You Learn. Good Money

Questions

Many Career Opportunities Available Eligibility Requirements  Canadian Citizen  17 years of age or older  Minimum Gr. 10 education Plus 4 STEPS  Aptitude Test  Medical examination  Fitness Evaluation  Personal Interview

Questions

College And University

MAKE A PLAN THAT IS REALISTIC PLUS MAKE A BACKUP PLAN

THE PLANNING What do I want to study? Who has what I want? What are the admission requirements? How are admission decisions made? How good are my chances of gaining admission? …………………………………continue

The Planning Con’t What can I do to improve my chances for admission? Who else has a similar program? When, how do I apply? When will I find out if I’m accepted? What will it cost and how will I pay? What if I’m not offered admission? What other options do I have?

Should I Consider…….. Attending post secondary part- time Applying out-of-province Applying out-of-country

Entrance Averages Universities look at your 6 BEST marks including ENG 4U + Prerequisites + Others Colleges look at ENG 4C + grade 11 or 12 prerequisites. Average needed : often 70% or more SO MARKS DUE COUNT

TRANSCRIPTS YOUR TRANSCRIPT IS FULL DISCLOSURE This means that all course you take, pass or fail, low mark or high mark, is written on your high school transcript.

Questions

Application Process On-Line Application Applications must be filled out by. University Deadline – January 11, 2006 College Deadline – February 1, 2006

Application Process Con’t Some programs require – Portfolio’s Interviews Tests

MONEY Colleges essentially give no money to students. There may be some awards or bursaries. Universities are much more generous. Entrance Scholarships are popular.

MONEY - Scholarships At some Universities scholarships are automatic and others you must apply for MARKS = $ FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND TIME IN CLASS = MARKS = MONEY STARTS AT THE AVERAGE OF 80%

Scholarships Con’t University: Some are entrance scholarships and some are renewable if you maintain an expected average. Scholarships are calculated on all 4U courses that have been completed, plus They look at the previous grade if not completed eg: 4U BIO in Sem 2  look at 3U BIO Marks

MONEY - Bursaries Money for FREE They don’t solely depend on marks, but marks count. They look at community involvement, school involvement, youth groups or organizations in which you belong plus other things.

MONEY - OSAP Ontario Students Assistance Program Money you pay back after your education is complete – you have 6 months free interest. You apply only AFTER you have made a decision as to where you are going & make a commitment to one university or college.

MONEY – OTHER SOURCES DSBN Sources of Financial Assistance (Marks and Volunteer Experience). Scholarships.com (excellent resource, you answer questions they you with scholarship opportunities). Ms. Grégoire – A lot of $$$$ comes across her desk all in which is announced on the PA system. Take advantage of these opportunities.

MONEY – OTHER CON’T In house scholarships and awards at the end of the year. Some money available through – parent employment – unions

QUESTIONS

Student Services Department The counsellors in your Guidance department are available to assist you while you are attending school and even after you have left. Please call us at anytime,