1. Your Education Choices

2. What is the difference between a college and a university? Usually offers a diploma or certificate Usually offers a diploma or certificate Some colleges offer degree programs Some colleges offer degree programs Programs are usually career related – more hands-on practical learning Programs are usually career related – more hands-on practical learning Offers degree programs Offers degree programs Baccalaureate (BA, BSc) Baccalaureate (BA, BSc) With Honours With Honours Master – a post-graduate degree Master – a post-graduate degree Doctorate – a further post-graduate degree (PhD) Doctorate – a further post-graduate degree (PhD) Programs are usually subject specific Programs are usually subject specific College University

3. Private career college Prepares you for a specific job Prepares you for a specific job Flexible learning schedules Flexible learning schedules Enrolment at many different times during the year Enrolment at many different times during the year Compressed programs that deliver training over a short time Compressed programs that deliver training over a short time Doesn’t receive government funding but does have to meet government requirements Doesn’t receive government funding but does have to meet government requirements

4. How long will it take? a diploma (2-3 years) a diploma (2-3 years) certificate (1-2 years) certificate (1-2 years) Some colleges offer degree programs (3-4 years) Some colleges offer degree programs (3-4 years) Offer a variety of post-graduate programs (specialized fields, training) Offer a variety of post-graduate programs (specialized fields, training) Baccalaureate (3 years) Baccalaureate (3 years) Honours (4 years) Honours (4 years) Master (2 years) Master (2 years) Doctorate – (PhD) – (about 4 years) Doctorate – (PhD) – (about 4 years) Professional Programs B. Ed (1 year) B. Ed (1 year) M.D (4 years) M.D (4 years) Law (3-4 years) Law (3-4 years) College University

5. Note: degrees conferred College Certificate programs – 1 year or less Certificate programs – 1 year or less Diploma – 2 or 3 years Diploma – 2 or 3 years Advanced Diploma – usually a bridge to a university program Advanced Diploma – usually a bridge to a university program

6. University BA / BSc – Bachelor’s degree (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science) BA / BSc – Bachelor’s degree (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science) BAH BScH – Bachelor’s degree with honours BAH BScH – Bachelor’s degree with honours MA – Master’s degree MA – Master’s degree PhD – Doctorate PhD – Doctorate

7. Note: What does that mean? A university degree tells an employer that you can think critically and analyze information. You don’t know much about anything, but you can figure it out. A university degree tells an employer that you can think critically and analyze information. You don’t know much about anything, but you can figure it out. A college degree or diploma tells an employer that you have concrete skills that are specific to a career field A college degree or diploma tells an employer that you have concrete skills that are specific to a career field

8. C or M level courses in grade 11 and 12 C or M level courses in grade 11 and 12 Some programs will ask for U level courses – look at program requirements NOW so that you are prepared Some programs will ask for U level courses – look at program requirements NOW so that you are prepared U or M level courses in grade 11 and 12 U or M level courses in grade 11 and 12 Most programs will require U level courses Most programs will require U level courses For example - Science program will need U level math and science – need to look at the specific program requirements NOW For example - Science program will need U level math and science – need to look at the specific program requirements NOW College University What kind of high school courses do I need?

9. How much will it cost? Direct College Expenses Average Tuition* Certificate Program $ 1,920 Certificate Program $ 1,920 Diploma Program $ 1,920 Diploma Program $ 1,920 Graduate Certificate Program $ 3,000 Graduate Certificate Program $ 3,000 Bachelor's Degree Program $ 4,500 Bachelor's Degree Program $ 4,500 Collaborative College-University Program $ 4,300 Collaborative College-University Program $ 4,300 Additional Fees Ancillary Fees** $ 700 Ancillary Fees** $ 700 Books and Supplies $ 1,200 Books and Supplies $ 1,200 Total Tuition + $ 1,900

10. Bursaries and Scholarships A bursary is a one time gift A bursary is a one time gift A scholarship, often has requirements – for example a scholarship could offer you $20 000, $5000/yr for 4 years, dependant on maintaining a certain average A scholarship, often has requirements – for example a scholarship could offer you $20 000, $5000/yr for 4 years, dependant on maintaining a certain average Keep you eye open for bursary and scholarship opportunities! Keep you eye open for bursary and scholarship opportunities! http://www.electronicinfo.ca/en/page.php ?id=21 http://www.electronicinfo.ca/en/page.php ?id=21

11. When do you apply? For programs beginning in the fall the equal consideration date is February 1. For programs beginning in the fall the equal consideration date is February 1. After February 1, the colleges consider applications on a first- come, first-served basis. After February 1, the colleges consider applications on a first- come, first-served basis.  The deadline for applications this past year was January 14, 2009 College University

12. Apprenticeship http://www.ilc.org/cfmx/CM/Apprenticeship/Overview/index.cfm The following careers REQUIRE certification Certification states that they have passed the provincial qualification exam that assesses their knowledge of their skilled trade. http://www.ilc.org/cfmx/CM/Apprenticeship/Overview/index.cfm Auto Body& Collision Damager Repairer Br. 1 Auto Body& Collision Damager Repairer Br. 1 Auto Body Repairer Br. 2 Auto Body Repairer Br. 2 Alignment & Brakes Technician Alignment & Brakes Technician Automotive Electronic Accessory Technician Automotive Electronic Accessory Technician Automotive Service Technician Automotive Service Technician Electrician: Construction & Maintenance Electrician: Construction & Maintenance Electrician: Domestic & Rural Electrician: Domestic & Rural Fuel & Electrical Systems Technician Fuel & Electrical Systems Technician Hairstylist Hairstylist Hoisting Engineer : Mobile Crane Operator, Br. 1 Hoisting Engineer : Mobile Crane Operator, Br. 1 Hoisting Engineer: Mobile Crane Operator, Br. 2 Hoisting Engineer: Mobile Crane Operator, Br. 2 Hoisting Engineer: Tower Crane Operator,Br. 3 Hoisting Engineer: Tower Crane Operator,Br. 3 Motorcycle Technician Motorcycle Technician Plumber Plumber Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic Sheet Metal Worker Sheet Metal Worker Steamfitter Steamfitter Transmission Technician Transmission Technician Truck & Coach Technician Truck & Coach Technician Truck Trailer Service Technician Truck Trailer Service Technician

13. Pathways to Apprenticeship OYAP OYAP The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) is a school-to-work transition program offered through Ontario secondary schools. Full-time students in Grades 11 and 12 earn cooperative education credits through work placements in skilled trades. Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program The Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program helps potential entrants to the apprenticeship system develop their job skills and trade readiness so that they will be prepared to find work as apprentices. Programs are up to 40 weeks in duration and include the Level 1 apprenticeship in- school training, relevant safety training and a minimum 8-week work placement. Programs may also include trade readiness, employment preparation and academic upgrading. There is no cost to participate in a pre-apprenticeship program. In addition, costs for text books, safety equipment and tools are included.

14. Where do I apply? Ontario University Application Center (OUAC) Ontario University Application Center (OUAC) http://www.electronicinfo.ca/html/english/2008/index2.html E-info – university application info E-info – university application info http://www.electronicinfo.ca/html/index.html Ontario College Application Ontario College Application http://www.ontariocolleges.ca/pls/portal/url/page/TOPLEVELPAGES/OCAS_home