2. Victory Lap Workplace College Apprenticeship University

3. Pros Another year to mature Time to research opportunities & set goals Work & save $$ Upgrade marks Meet prerequisites Experience co-op & leadership activities -- but there are other opportunities outside of school Victory Lap Cons Withoug peer group and definite goals, student may lose focus Making $$ may lead to procrastination Repeating courses doesn’t always improve marks Would it be more valuable to volunteer or travel? Remember: You can now only do 34 credits!

4. Job readiness supports are available in school: Resume & cover letter help Interview preparation Co op and job shadowing www.careercruising.com In the community: Job Connect http://www.unemployedhelp.on.ca/ John Howard Society http://www.jhsdurham.on.ca/ Workplace

5. Research www.ontariocolleges.ca In general you need 4-6 credits at the college level including ENG4C1. If you took workplace level courses, check out Fleming: http://flemingcollege.ca/pr ograms/programs-for- workplace-graduates http://flemingcollege.ca/pr ograms/programs-for- workplace-graduates Apply www.ontariocolleges.ca 5 programs for $95 due Feb 1/2014 for over-subscribed programs ONLY up to 3 programs at one school You create your own account Marks sent automatically College

6. The first step is to find an employer If you can’t find an employer, trades techniques programs are available Visit our co op dept. for more information Resources www.oyap.ca www.tradeability.ca Apprenticeship

7. Research www.electronicinfo.ca In general need 6 courses at 4U and/or 4M level including ENG4U1. Most general arts courses take ENG4U1 and top 5. Most science & engineering take ENG4U1, 2 of SBI4U1, SCH4U1, SPH4U1 and MHF4U1 some MCV4U1 Business and nursing need at least MDM4U1 Many kinesiology now require PSE4U1 Fine arts will need an interview and/or portfolio and/or audition Apply www.ouac.on.ca $130 for 3 choices plus $44 ea for any additional Due Jan. 15, 2014 Must have PIN to apply Marks are submitted automatically Early offers possible May 29, 2014 last date to receive offers June 2, 2014 earliest a school can require a response

8. Out of province Research www.aucc.cawww.aucc.ca Must apply to each school directly Different fees and due dates for each Your responsibility to order transcript Private Research http://www.edu.gov.on. ca/eng/general/priv_de g.html http://www.edu.gov.on. ca/eng/general/priv_de g.html

9. Show me the money$$$$ College will cost about $15 000/year ($2500/year tuition) University will cost about $20 000/year ($6000/year tuition) Costs vary by program. You will also need to factor in books, equipment and student fees. www.studentawards.com www.scholarshipscanada.com Entrance scholarships at the school of your choice Community awards – see binder in guidance Commencement awards OSAP www.osap.gov.on.cawww.osap.gov.on.ca Student line of credit

10. University Fair at CCSS Thursday, October 24 1:00 – 3:00 pm College Fair at CCSS Tuesday, October 29 12:00 – 2:00 pm Information Sessions Check calendar on Guidance web page for lunch time visits in room 117!

11. Your Guidance Dept. for Life! What can we do for you? references research assistance help completing app PSE help/editing Resume/cover letter editing Interview prep and more... Plan to see a counsellor before Christmas to review your plans!

12. Your Guidance Dept. for Life! Visit the guidance page on the school website for further information! http://claringtoncentral.kprdsb.ca/