1. Levels of Education in Quebec

2. Basic Levels Mandatory Optional Primary Secondary
Vocational /Trade Training
Cegep
University

4. What do you need to graduate with a SSD?
Secondary 4
History
Art
Math
Science and Technology or Applied Science
Secondary 5
French
English
Gym or Ethics
In total you need 54 credits to graduate, at least 20 from secondary 5

5. Why is a Secondary School Diploma Important?
Secondary School Diplomas are required to get into CEGEP
While DEP programs (Vocational Training) do not require Secondary School Diplomas, they are considered an asset in these programs
Jobs and employers may ask to see your high school transcript (even part time jobs)

6. How to get your diploma Completing all required classes in high school
Going to summer school for missing credits if needed

7. Types of Jobs you can get with a secondary diploma
Servers
Porters/Housekeeping
Packers/Stackers
Fast food restaurants
Health care facilities
Supermarkets/pharmacies

8. Post secondary (after high school)
Different pathways you can take

9. What is Vocational Trade Training?
Training for a specific job. Its focus is on the practical application of skills, it teaches how to and places less emphasis on theory. There are public and private vocational / trade schools.

10. Apprenticeship What is it?
A system of skills training which is done on the job while working for employers who help apprentices to learn while they earn.
It is a way of simultaneously gaining qualifications and work place experience.
Usually requires a diploma of some type before getting into an apprenticeship (depends on the job).

11. Types of jobs individuals with a vocational degree could get
Sector
 Nursing
Assisted Living provider
Health care facilities
 mechanic
Auto garages and large transportation companies
 esthetician
Beauty salons, spas

12. Cegep
CEGEP (Quebec only): Offers two types of paths
1. Pre – University: different programs in science and social science
Prepares for university
2. Technical Programs
Gives a practical understanding of the principles of a field. It combines the practical application of skills along with the basic theoretical principles
There are public and private CEGEPS

13. Types of jobs with a technical education degree from cegep
Sector
 hotel management, etc
Tourism, Government
 nursing
Health Sector
Technology, Construction, etc.

14. University
A bachelor's degree is the first degree a student can earn in university. In Quebec, it requires 3 years, and is usually 90 credits. Most of the 90 credits need to be in the same field to complete a bachelor's degree. A degree program focuses on a particular academic discipline, but offers freedom to explore other areas. (B.Sc → Bachelor of Science, B.A → Bachelor of Arts)
A master's degree is a post-graduate degree (after a bachelors) earned after completing more credits in a field. The amount of time varies by study field/discipline. (M.Sc → Master of Science, M.A → Master of Arts)
A doctorate degree is the highest academic degree one can earn in a given field. The time it takes to earn a degree varies; anywhere between 3 to 5 years. (PhD)
Individuals with a university degree have professional jobs: teaching, medicine, law, engineering, psychology, etc.