1. Guidance and Career Education
Welcome
Central Peel
Guidance and Career Education
This presentation to the grade 12 class took place on Wednesday September 25th at 8:30 a.m.
The date was announced on the Morning Announcements and in the student agenda.

2. The Guidance Team Ms. Thomson (A-G) Ms. Parker (H-La) Ms. Grant (Le-O)
Mrs. Allworth (P-Z)
Mrs. McGee
Remember that there is an Walk-In counsellor lunch hour from 11: :30, Mon – Thurs.
You can drop by and ask quick questions when the WALK-IN counsellor is available or you can book an appointment with your alpha counsellor.
To book an appointment see the Walk-In counsellor.

3. Planning Questions 34 Credit Threshold
Where do I want to go? What do I want to take? What are the requirements?
When and how do I apply?
What are the procedures?
What are the deadlines?
How am I going to pay?
Right now students need to research and make decisions about pathway, schools and programs.

4. Education & Training Choices
Work
On-the-job training
Employment Ontario
Apprenticeship
Paid, hands-on, short in-school sessions
College
Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology
Career Colleges (private)
Emphasize practical, occupation-driven
University
Emphasize theoretical, general education
Bachelor degree (types) – Masters – PhD
Professional programs – law, medicine, teaching
Lots of choices to look at in terms of post secondary education.
To graduate from high school you need 30 credits (18 compulsories), 40 hours of Community Involvement and the Literacy test. You need to research what specific courses are required as “prerequisites” for the program you are interested in. This information can be found online at electronicinfo.ca for Ontario Universities. The website, ontariocolleges.ca, provides a program locator to research community colleges, and the Guide to Apprenticeship Pathways is available in the Guidance Office.

5. How Can We Help? Session today University and College Visits
Only chance to talk to representatives at CPSS
Thurs. Nov 2, Period 1
Applying to Post-Secondary Assemblies
College and University - separate sessions
Nov. 23 – period 2
Extremely important to stay in the loop! Listen to the daily announcements, check the announcement board each day, check the bulletin boards around Guidance, check the scholarship binder and file cabinet in the Guidance Office, ….
You need to know the dates of the various information fairs and open houses. Atlantic Canada, Quebec and B.C. schools will come to Ontario. The bulletin board outside the Guidance Office is the place to look for further info.
In November, we have invited a number of post secondary schools, to come to Central Peel. Don’t miss out.
Apprenticeship opportunities can be sought out through the internet, and through Job Connect, in Brampton.

6. ENGLISH PROFICIENCY FOR BOTH COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY
NO PROFICIENCY TEST IF… A minimum of 3 – 4 years of full-time study in an English language school system in a school where English is considered the primary language. MUST PROVE ENGLISH MEDIUM EDUCATION IF CAME TO CANADA IN LAST COUPLE YEARS.
If less than 3-4 years in English School, complete English Proficiency Test
See Post-Secondary Institution website for details, and if unsure, see your counsellor

7. Apprenticeship Training
Four Sectors
Auto Service
Mechanic, Painter, Small engine technician, etc.
Construction
Carpenter, Electrician, RAC mechanic, etc.
Manufacturing
Machinist, Millwright, Tool and die maker, etc.
Service
Chef, Hairstylist, Horticulturalist, ECE, etc.
Canadian Armed Forces
Avionic systems technician, Naval electronics technician, etc.
Rewards
Good wages ($20-27/hour)
Career path – supervisory, training, entrepreneur
There is a Guide to Apprenticeship Pathways that can be viewed through your Guidance Counsellor. There are great websites about apprenticeships, including government sites. And Job Connect in Brampton looks to assist young people in their search for trades people to work under.

8. Apprenticeship Training
What is it?
Paid, on-the-job training (90%)
Short in-school sessions (e.g. 8 weeks x 2)
Registration with Apprenticeship Office
Provincial examination
2-5 years (total) – until fully certified
How do I start?
Work: find employer sponsor, register
College: diploma, Modified App. Program (MAP)
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
High school credits (co-op) + apprenticeship hours
Minimum requirements
Most require grade 12 diploma
Many students do not know about OYAP – the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program. You can earn four credits toward your high school diploma AND start an apprenticeship!
Students need to check minimum course requirements carefully. The resource book entitled “Apprenticeship Subject Pathways” will outline the levels of math, science etc. needed for a specific trade. Many trades have a high degree of technology attached to them.

9. Apprenticeship Information
(“Employment Ontario”)
Other websites include:
(password required)
JOB CONNECT in Brampton is an excellent resource as well.

10. Why Choose College? Offers the program you want
Prefer practical, focused, more hands-on learning – matches your learning style
Tuition less expensive
Smaller
Applied degrees offered***
A step towards university
Diploma Programs – ENG 4C0 plus other grade 11 or 12 courses as specified by the college.
Step towards University-Students can take a program at a college and then apply to a related program at a University
Partial credits may be awarded by the university (see the Universities/Colleges for details as this varies from institution to institution and program to program)
See for transfer information between college and university
Applied degrees-employers approached the Colleges to design programsgraduates are better prepared for work force
Combine the hands on, practical experience (College) with the theoretical (University)
Applied Degree. Need six grade 12 U/M courses (ENG 4U0)
For more information go to

11. Which College? Choose a program (career planning) Choose a college
Where is your program offered?
Research your needs ***ontariocolleges.ca***
Post-Secondary Fair at CPSS Nov. 2
Visit (open houses, tours)
ONTARIO COLLEGE INFORMATION FAIR Monday, October 24 (5pm to 9pm) &
Tuesday October 25 (9am to 2pm) Direct Energy Centre • Exhibition Place • Toronto
The College Guide on is a good starting point. More information can be obtained from the individual College websites and the course calendars.

12. Post Secondary Fair - Colleges
Thursday, November 2
8:30- 10:30 am
CPSS Cafeteria
Cambrian Centennial
Conestoga Durham
Fanshawe George Brown
Georgian Humber College
Mohawk Niagara
Seneca Sheridan
St. Clair Study North
*Trios *Metalworks
*Armed Force *Police
*RCMP
*not community colleges

13. Admission Requirements
Know admission requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (NOT “U” courses)
OR Mature Student Status (19 before start)
Other specific courses (calendar, website)
“Highly Competitive” programs
Additional requirements (portfolio, audition, interview)
Apply online (OCAS)
$95.00 (up to 5 programs)
***ontariocolleges.ca***
It is up to you, the applicant to determine the requirements for the program. If you need help understanding the expectations, see the on call counsellor for assistance.
Highly competitive-nursing, paramedics, dental hygiene…grades are essential as a limited number of applicants are accepted.

14. College Timelines Nov. – Jan. Apply online February 1st Feb. – March
Nov 23rd – How to apply assembly
February 1st
Deadline “equal consideration”
Feb. – March
Earliest offers
It is extremely important that all the information in the school computer is correct – name, address, phone number. Changes done by end of October. Board will download all this information to OCAS at the beginning of November. If enrolled in a Dufferin Peel night school course, heritage language, Night school for semester 2 must make sure they appear on your online application.
November lunch sessions on how to apply
You must apply online.
$95.00 for the five choices. Maximum of three programs at one school.
You will be required to check the marks submitted.
May 1st
Confirm acceptance
June 15th
Earliest tuition

15. Cost of College Potential Expenses/Year (approximate)
Tuition……………………… $2,400- $5000
Books/Supplies………….… $1300
Misc. College Fees………… $ 800
TOTAL……………………… $ $7100
**not including living/travel costs
(based on ontariocolleges.ca information)

16. University: Choosing a Program
Types of degrees
Which program will I apply for?
Which university do I want to go to?
Degree types; over 65 of them!! Bachelor of Arts/ Science/ Bus. Admin. etc..
Notice that same program at a different university can have a different degree awarded.E.g. Commerce B.Com, BBA, BA, BAS
Three years or four years? Some Universities no longer offer 3 year degrees; four year needed to apply to graduate school
First degree is a Bachelor; then Masters then Ph.D. also professional degrees D.D.S M.D. etc…
Some programs can not be entered in your first year – see “Further Information” on eINFO e.g.. Education, Law, Dentistry, Medicine, Optometry
MUST visit each school you are considering – right FIT for you versus friend; Maclean’s magazine on universities…. Class sizes, library collection, taught by tenured faculty, support to first year students, Special needs support
LOTS of research to do

17. Researching Information
Ontario Universities Fair
Sept ***this weekend!!!
OUF Passport –
register in advance
and connect easier with Universities
Student Life Expo (outside On.)
Oct (free entrance when you register in advance)
1. Ontario Universities – application is online through the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC). Centralized location that processes the applications for them. Also collects the marks from the Peel board and transmits them.
2. For Out of Province Universities - write, phone or to get application
For American Universities - write, phone or
The web site is a good one for information.
**It is important to recognize that the procedures and timelines are different from Ontario.

18. THE FOLLOWING UNIVERSITIES WILL HAVE A TABLE DURING OUR
Researching Information Continued
University Visits 2016
THE FOLLOWING UNIVERSITIES WILL HAVE A TABLE DURING OUR
POST-SECONDARY FAIR ON
THURS. NOVEMBER 2 – 8:30-10:30 AM
Algoma
Brock
Cape Breton
Carleton
Guelph
Guelph-Humber
Lakehead
Laurentian
Laurier
McMaster
Nippissing
OCAD
Ottawa
OUIT
Queen’s
Redeemer
Ryerson
Toronto
Trent
Tyndale
Waterloo
Western/Brescia/Huron/Kings
Windsor
York

19. University Timelines -Ontario
Nov. 23
'How to apply online' sessions
December
PIN numbers distributed
December 2016– January 17, 2017
Complete application
It is extremely important that all the information in the school computer is correct – name, address, phone number. Changes done by end of October. Board will download all this information to OUAC at the beginning of November. This will generate a PIN number for you and when you go online your personal information will be there along with the courses you are taking this year. If enrolled in a Dufferin Peel night school course, heritage language for semester 2 must make sure they appear on your online application.
PIN numbers will arrive at the beginning of December . You must apply online.

20. University Timelines
Some offers; Most in May. Check out eInfo program locator for the policy at each individual institution
Feb. – April
May 29
Latest response from U’s
Feb. 2014
Recommended final date for university or program changes to be made.
June 1
Earliest date the University can require a response

21. Admission Requirements
Specific courses and grades (e.g. all Ontario Universities require six 4U/M courses)
Required vs. Recommended
Ranges – not “cutoffs,” guidelines
Additional admission requirements
Personal Experience forms
Upgrading/Full disclosure
Alternate offers of admission
Use electronicinfo.ca carefully as your starting point. The program locator allows you to research each program – how many spaces available in the program; mark ranges; required courses; calculation of the admission average; other information required; alternate offers; repeated courses policy
Some universities will mail you a Supplemental Application Form or tell you to download it from the Internet
- these are important!
start working on them right away
do a good job
type them if possible
**Make sure you know the timelines in terms of when they are expected back at the university. If mailed send them by Expresspost so that you have a traceable receipt. Example: Concurrent Education at Brock University requires the Personal Information form by January 18, 2009.
In the past – two students at Central Peel applied to Queen’s; the one with the lower average actually got in on the basis of her supplemental form 82.6%. Student with 83.5% was on the waiting list.

22. Cost of University (approx.) First Year Expenses
On-Campus $22,
Off-Campus $16, (no meal plan)
At Home (Local) $13,427.99
Sample of the costs to attend McMaster university. Big investment.
Need to plan how you are going to finance it. Going out of province or to the U.S. can be very expensive.
Sample includes tuition, books, fees, residence, meals.
(McMaster 2016 financial calculator)

23. Ontario Colleges Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology
Agricultural Colleges
Apply online ontariocolleges.ca
Career Colleges
Private
Accelerated programs (often done in less than one year)
Apply individually
RESEARCH THE COLLEGE’S CREDENTIALS
Ontario Colleges can be divided into two groups:
- community colleges, including agricultural colleges
- Career Colleges – also known as private colleges
(post-secondary, privately funded career colleges)

24. Blurred Lines College University Joint programs Transfer agreements
Certificates
Diplomas
Some degrees (applied)
University
Degrees
Joint programs
Degree + Diploma Concurrently
Transfer agreements
College
to University
Joint Programs - graduate after four years with a Degree from the granting University and a Diploma from the granting College. Growing in popularity, as offer academic rigour through University courses and ‘real-world’ applications through College courses.
Transfer Agreements - ‘side-door’ to University - pre-established agreement between a college and a university, allowing a student who has completed between 1-2 years of college, to transfer into a pre-determined program at the accepting University. The University will give some credit for the college courses. Not all programs have this flexibility (e.g. engineering)

25. Transmissions to App. Centres: College AND University
November
Current courses/history
Late February
Semester 1 Marks
Late April
Semester 2 - Midterm Marks
Grades are sent electronically to OUAC by the Peel Board
First transmission of marks is actually in February after Term 1 and updates.
Students will receive an message to go online and verify the grades. Same process for Term 2.
Admission offers in late March and early April will be made to students with superior academic achievement. See eINFO for details. Students will receive the offer via and/or letter.
Marks sent late April to OUAC after the Term 2 report. OUAC then sends them on to the universities. Majority of decisions made regarding admissions and scholarships. Students receive offers in late May. Students will receive an offer via and/or letter.
OFFER OF ADMISSION via online application!!
Final transmission of marks and diploma status (Literacy test, Community Involvement) by the Peel Board on July 2014 to OUAC. OUAC then transmits all of this info to the universities.
*AN OFFER OF ADMISSION IS CONDITIONAL! WHEN THEY RECEIVE THE FINAL TRANSMISSION THEY MAY CONTACT YOU IN AUGUST AND TELL YOU THAT YOU ARE NO LONGER ELIGIBLE.
Mid-July
Final marks
*Full Disclosure – all grade 11 and 12 courses submitted

26. Scholarship Information for both College and University
CPSS Awards and Scholarship form (Ms. Parker)
– makes you a candidate for Nominated Scholarships and Awards –pick up in Guidance Office today!!
SIN (Social Insurance Number)
Visit yconic.com for other scholarships for which you can apply
Scholarship Deadlines run throughout the year!
electronicinfo.ca and Ontario Colleges websites - Scholarships/Bursaries by College/University
Parents - Workplace Scholarships?
SCHOLARSHIPS
Start your research now if you want a scholarship.
Students applying to an Ontario University are automatically considered for many of the entrance scholarships.
College scholarships are available.
A number of universities offer prestigious scholarships that do require separate applications.
For some of these scholarships, we can nominate only one , two or possibly three students from our school. In these cases nominations are decided by our in-school scholarship committee
There are three binders in the Guidance Office about scholarships.
Good Internet web sites to search - see our Internet Resources page in the Guidance Office
Also canlearn.ca is a financial planning tool
OSAP – strongly encouraged to apply online versus a paper application.

27. Scholarship Information for both College and University
Attend the OSAP presentation at Lunch – date tbd
Apply for OSAP in May
Never leave a scholarship until the deadline!! Being late for a deadline takes you out of the running for a scholarship.
Teachers need at least a week to write letters of recommendation – approach them early.
Questions? See the WALK-IN Counsellor on your lunch
Leadership opportunities, volunteer experiences, and excellent grades are common requirements for Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIPS
Start your research now if you want a scholarship.
Students applying to an Ontario University are automatically considered for many of the entrance scholarships.
College scholarships are available.
A number of universities offer prestigious scholarships that do require separate applications.
For some of these scholarships, we can nominate only one , two or possibly three students from our school. In these cases nominations are decided by our in-school scholarship committee
There are three binders in the Guidance Office about scholarships.
Good Internet web sites to search - see our Internet Resources page in the Guidance Office
Also canlearn.ca is a financial planning tool
OSAP – strongly encouraged to apply online versus a paper application.

28. 40 HOURS & GRAD BREAKFAST
NO ENTRY TO GRAD BREAKFAST IN JUNE WITHOUT COMPLETED, HANDED IN AND APPROVED 40 HOUR FORMS.
DON’T MISS OUT ON ONE OF THE BEST EVENTS OF THE YEAR!! GET YOUR 40 HOURS DONE AND HAND THEM IN!!
Visit volunteermbc.org

29. Remember to: Focus on what is important to you
Balance dreams with reality
Start your search NOW
Detective work–use all research tools available to gather all of the information you need to make informed decisions
Stay positive –invest time & energy!
Take the time to VISIT all of the schools

30. NO ONE IN THIS ROOM NEEDS TO REQUEST A TRANSCRIP TO APPLY FOR EITHER A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY IN ONTARIO – WE AUTOMATICALLY SEND YOUR GRADES. THE ONLY EXCEPTION IS IF YOU ARE APPLYING OUTSIDE OF ONTARIO.

31. Talk to the Walk-In counsellor
Questions?
Talk to the Walk-In counsellor