2. Planning for Post-Secondary

3. Today’s Plan  Discuss the very basics of post-secondary  Activity where you learn about the different options in each pathway  Explore online resources  Visit the Career Centre  More course planning sessions later in the month.  Discuss the very basics of post-secondary  Activity where you learn about the different options in each pathway  Explore online resources  Visit the Career Centre  More course planning sessions later in the month.

4. Who is responsible for finding out about my post-secondary education?

5. People who can assist you  Your family supports  Advisors and counsellors from school’s you want to apply at---they love to hear from High School students  Websites and Facebook pages of school’s you want to apply at  Mr. Lam/ Career Centre  Your grade counsellor  Your family supports  Advisors and counsellors from school’s you want to apply at---they love to hear from High School students  Websites and Facebook pages of school’s you want to apply at  Mr. Lam/ Career Centre  Your grade counsellor

6. TUPPER POST- SECONDARY WORK $$$ TRADES/ APPRENTICE SHIP

7. College

8. Different Types of Post- Secondary Routes: Training Institutes  Certificate or Diploma in a professional area  Over 200 technical and training institutes in BC  Visit their websites, visit the Career Centre,  Make sure they are accredited  Variety of employment options (see handout, or visit Career Centre)  Certificate or Diploma in a professional area  Over 200 technical and training institutes in BC  Visit their websites, visit the Career Centre,  Make sure they are accredited  Variety of employment options (see handout, or visit Career Centre)

9. Trades/ Apprenticeship  Apprenticeship is a form of post-secondary education that combines paid, work-based training (about 85% of training), with technical training in a classroom or shop setting (about 15% of training). Successful completion of both components, along with examinations, is required to earn a certificate or ticket, and become a certified tradesperson. The length of an apprenticeship can range from one to five years, but most require four years to complete.

10. Different trades  Earn your certification or ‘ticket’ or a Red Seal.  Hair Stylist, Automotive Technician, Carpenter, machinist, Plumber, Welder, Baker, Cook, Movie Production, Electrician, Construction, Metal Fabrication, chef  Apprentice = student/ Journeyman= teacher  Earn your certification or ‘ticket’ or a Red Seal.  Hair Stylist, Automotive Technician, Carpenter, machinist, Plumber, Welder, Baker, Cook, Movie Production, Electrician, Construction, Metal Fabrication, chef  Apprentice = student/ Journeyman= teacher

11. Many routes to trades/ apprenticeship  Direct entry with an employer to sponsor you  Pre-apprenticeship Foundation program at a college of your choice  Applying for credit for prior training or experience, which may enable you to complete your certification requirements in less time  Secondary school apprenticeship programs (ACE-IT)  Tupper Tech  Direct entry with an employer to sponsor you  Pre-apprenticeship Foundation program at a college of your choice  Applying for credit for prior training or experience, which may enable you to complete your certification requirements in less time  Secondary school apprenticeship programs (ACE-IT)  Tupper Tech

12. Types of Diplomas & Certificates  High School Diploma  Certificate (acknowledges the completion of a course of study)  Diploma (acknowledges the completion of advanced studies in a particular area)  Associate Degree (like a diploma, usually 2 years of University transferable courses)  High School Diploma  Certificate (acknowledges the completion of a course of study)  Diploma (acknowledges the completion of advanced studies in a particular area)  Associate Degree (like a diploma, usually 2 years of University transferable courses)

13. Types of Diplomas & Awards  Bachelor’s or Baccalaureate Degree (usually takes 4 years of University-level studies). B.A., B.Sc, BFA, B.Ed, BBA, Btech, B. Eng, BSW  Master’s Degree (up to 4 years after a Bachelor’s Degree) (counsellors, therapists, college instructors, Principals)  Doctoral Degree (up to 6 years) Ph.D, Ed.D (professors, researchers, psychologists, experts)  Medical Type Doctoral (physicians, dentists, psychiatrists, veterinarians---specialized training)  Bachelor’s or Baccalaureate Degree (usually takes 4 years of University-level studies). B.A., B.Sc, BFA, B.Ed, BBA, Btech, B. Eng, BSW  Master’s Degree (up to 4 years after a Bachelor’s Degree) (counsellors, therapists, college instructors, Principals)  Doctoral Degree (up to 6 years) Ph.D, Ed.D (professors, researchers, psychologists, experts)  Medical Type Doctoral (physicians, dentists, psychiatrists, veterinarians---specialized training)

14. College/University Lingo  Faculty: a school specializing in a specific area, and a professor. I.e. The Faculty of Arts at Douglas College has many faculty-members with diverse research interests.  In college and university subjects are divided by faculty: arts & humanities (English, psychology, communication, anthropology, history, math), sciences (kinesiology, biology, chemistry, physics, math), fine arts (film, dance, visual art, music, theatre)  Faculty: a school specializing in a specific area, and a professor. I.e. The Faculty of Arts at Douglas College has many faculty-members with diverse research interests.  In college and university subjects are divided by faculty: arts & humanities (English, psychology, communication, anthropology, history, math), sciences (kinesiology, biology, chemistry, physics, math), fine arts (film, dance, visual art, music, theatre)

15. Admission Requirements  Typically, each school has their basic admission requirements (I.e. High school graduation, certain grades in certain courses, etc.)  Then, each faculty, depending on where you might apply may have specific requirements. I.e. fine arts/visual art you would have to have a portfolio, etc.  Typically, each school has their basic admission requirements (I.e. High school graduation, certain grades in certain courses, etc.)  Then, each faculty, depending on where you might apply may have specific requirements. I.e. fine arts/visual art you would have to have a portfolio, etc.

16. Community College  Certificate, Diploma, an Associate or Bachelors Degree, transfer to university  Many community colleges are now actually universities, like Capilano and Kwantlen  All have counsellors you can talk to about the various programs  Certificate, Diploma, an Associate or Bachelors Degree, transfer to university  Many community colleges are now actually universities, like Capilano and Kwantlen  All have counsellors you can talk to about the various programs

17. University  Earn a Bachelor’s degree  Competitive admission/ specific courses needed depending on the program of interest  Earn a Bachelor’s degree  Competitive admission/ specific courses needed depending on the program of interest

18. Paying for Post-Secondary $$  Some lucky people have family financial support, if this is you…. be grateful you are very lucky  If you don’t have the money, there are ways to go anyways, if you work hard…  Scholarship: you are awarded $ based on your outstanding academic achievements  Bursary/ Grant: you are awarded $ because you have demonstrated financial need and good academics  Student Loans: Full-time students in need eligible for interest-free loan……only if you have no other option  Some lucky people have family financial support, if this is you…. be grateful you are very lucky  If you don’t have the money, there are ways to go anyways, if you work hard…  Scholarship: you are awarded $ based on your outstanding academic achievements  Bursary/ Grant: you are awarded $ because you have demonstrated financial need and good academics  Student Loans: Full-time students in need eligible for interest-free loan……only if you have no other option

19. The best way to pay for school  Get a part time job! Even if you start at the bottom you can always work your way up to better money……

20. OK, so I decided I want to do post-secondary schooling of some kind, what now?  APPLY!!! I will explain how to do that later  Make sure you’re getting updates and info from Mr. Lee or the Facebook Tupper Grad 2013  Make sure you’ve subscribed to your prospective school’s websites/facebook pages  Visit the Career Centre, check the bulletin boards  Pay attention to timelines  Look at scholarship and bursary applications  APPLY!!! I will explain how to do that later  Make sure you’re getting updates and info from Mr. Lee or the Facebook Tupper Grad 2013  Make sure you’ve subscribed to your prospective school’s websites/facebook pages  Visit the Career Centre, check the bulletin boards  Pay attention to timelines  Look at scholarship and bursary applications

21. Reference Letters for Employment or Schools  I want you to be successful and will happily write glowing letters for most students  I will not lie, so good or recently improved attendance--or no reference from me  I need 2 weeks notice minimum  References for scholarships and bursaries take extra time. I need to know about your accomplishments so I can write an awesome letter  Genuine gratitude goes a long way  I want you to be successful and will happily write glowing letters for most students  I will not lie, so good or recently improved attendance--or no reference from me  I need 2 weeks notice minimum  References for scholarships and bursaries take extra time. I need to know about your accomplishments so I can write an awesome letter  Genuine gratitude goes a long way

22. The path to a happy career and life

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26. Final words from a wise man….  “Live Long and Prosper !”