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Key considerations when selecting courses include:
Before we begin….
Course Selections Due to Guidance for Monday, February 12th, 2018
Skill set required for 2024
STEM -science
- technology
- engineering
-math
General Reminder The ‘smartest’ students are
those who remember that
each of us possesses 8(9)
areas of intelligence, and to
remember to actively engage
each intelligence through a
variety of course selections
and/or extracurriculars.
The brain is a muscle –
develop all parts. Use it or
loose it!
Take a quiz to see what your
dominant intelligence is.
http://psychology.about.com/li
brary/quiz/bl-mi-quiz.htm
...and now
Our Feature Presentation….
Life After E.L. Crossley
A Roadmap for Planning Life’s Journey After High school
- Just as with a vacation, sometimes the detours and surprise stops along the way are the best part of the trip!
To maximize the enjoyment of the journey, careful
planning needs to occur today!
However,
In the past……
Now…. Maclean’s December, 2017 - In fact, Statistics Canada reported in January 2015 that only 6.9 per cent
of those surveyed had the same career goals at 25 as they did at 17. The world can change
significantly between the time that a student chooses a program and actually gets their degree. Factors
such as globalization, changing demographics, shifts in the world economy and advances in technology
have driven many career shifts.
Step 1:
Where Does the Journey Begin? Know Yourself(what you like & dislike)!
• Reflect on interests, skills, personality, unique experiences, academic strengths, part time/summer jobs- Parents help sought here ! (look
Whatsnextguide.ca for discussion questions)
• Gr. 10 – Careers –
• Edutravelforcredit.com
• Niagara College – Career Coach
• www.sokanu.com (best in Google Chrome)
• Take another Self Assessment Quiz from our Site
Step 2:
Consideration of Region to Visit Explore Your Options!
• To investigate a particular field or specific occupation,
students should: – consider using Career Cruising,
– talk with people in the industry,
– consider a coop.,
– job shadow,
– visit programs(online & in person) at College or University to learn where graduates are finding employment- Gr. 11s - March is time to visit College & University open houses
– Labour Market Information- look to Student Services home page and COPS
Understanding the Terrain
Colleges
- Traditionally - 1 year certificate, 2 year diploma, or 3 year Advanced Diplomas
- Recently – Applied /Joint/ Collaborative Degrees
www.ontariocolleges.ca - Applied degrees offer a unique combination for students who like
to learn not only with their eyes and ears, but also with their hands. Emphasizes practical, real world project based learning.
- Joint/Collaborative degrees combine hands-on learning that colleges are known for with the more theoretical approach of university studies. Students may earn either one or two credentials— one from the college and/or one from the university.
- Requires 6 grade 12 U/M courses
- 4 years to complete
Examples: Niagara College or Brock/Loyalist or Brock University
(Applied) (Joint) (Collaborative)
Post Secondary Continuum as it relates to
College & University
Understanding the Terrain
Universities
- Research begins at www.careercruising.com- Education Tab - Must cross reference against –www.electronicinfo.ca
- Requires 6 grade 12 U-M courses – lots of programs require
specific subjects such as MHF 4U, SCH 4U,etc - grants degrees, Master’s, Phd’s - Often the first step towards professional programs such as
Pharmacy, Medicine, Teaching. - To learn about the academic requirements for professional
programs of study visit electronicinfo.ca
Transferring Between University and College
Transferring from University to College and Vice Versa
https://www.ontransfer.ca/index_en.php
- Meet with academic advisor at the attending school to assist with the transfer
Examples with Brock - https://brocku.ca/registrar/transfer-students/niagara-college
Understanding the Terrain
Trades
• Apprenticeship IS postsecondary education
• Apprenticeship is trade-driven
• One-on-one skills training
• About 80% of training is on-the-job (differs depending on trade)
• 20% postsecondary in-school learning at a College or Union Trade School (On average 2-4 in-school sessions at 8 weeks each)
Understanding the Terrain
Trades
Understanding the Terrain
Trades - Visit www.apprenticesearch.com
- High school coop – OYAP (Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program)
- The traditional Route - The person seeking an apprenticeship is responsible for finding an employer who will sponsor him or her.
- Union or Industry Approved Training
- College programs Coop Diploma Apprenticeship Programs - These programs, allow a student to pursue both a college diploma and the academic portion plus some hours towards an apprenticeship at the same time. Ex. Motive Power Technician – Automotive Apprenticeship once on job hours done – licensed!;
Pre-apprenticeship Programs – These programs provide training in a specific trade to help prepare for apprenticeship. General Machinist
Pre-Technology – Introduction to various trades; build math skills
Understanding the Terrain
Military
To learn of Careers in the Military and subsidized education, visit: www.forces.ca. Then, contact the recruiting centre in Hamilton to meet with an advisor. - Consider applying for the military coop in
highschool
- Obtain a university degree at the:
Royal Military College (caution- application process is different than other universities)
Labour Market Information Step #1 -NOC -Projections/descriptions
http://occupations.esdc.gc.ca/sppc-cops/[email protected] Step #2 - Consult for income
http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/dv-vd/occ-pro/index-eng.cfm
Step 3: Start to Narrow the Place(s) to Visit
(Make Decisions & Set Goals)
First Tool to Consult - Planning for Life After Highschool handout
( done in grade 11 English classes)
- Grad Memo in Sept. of graduation year - College/ University Fairs - College/ University/Military
- Representative Visits - plan to visit each potential school - open house or book tour In grade 11 -good idea to visit 1-2 college, universities in March!
Admission Guidelines Colleges - Requires OSSD, and may require specific courses depending on program, portfolio, test, interview
www.ontariocolleges.ca
- It all happens here!! Begin by determining the schools
that offer the program of interest, then look to admission requirements
-$95 gets a maximum of 5 choices, only 3 at any school
- deadline February 1, 2018 for equal consideration
Universities – requires a minimum of 6 grade 12 U/M courses, some programs require additional info ie, PSE, portfolio, test, interview, audition. - likely will be course specific requires for each program
www.electronicinfo.ca - Areas of Study, quick overview - to get idea of program names, and universities offering such
- Find a program - also cut-off averages, prerequisites, open houses, scholarships, etc.,
- $150 – gets 3 program choices, $50 for each additional - January 17th, 2018 deadline for equal consideration!
Admission Guidelines
World of Work
Students who are looking for full time hours after high school:
• www.jobbank.gc.ca
• www.jobgym.ca
• Attendance at Job Fairs in spring (get flyer)
• Meet with John Howard; Employment Solutions, – Career Counsellor after graduation
• Cold call handing out resumes
• Talk with people – most jobs are not formally advertised!!!
Step 4: Determining the cost of this journey
1 year cost of College • Diploma Programs - $2,600
• Bachelor’s Degree - $6,100
• Collaborative Programs - $5,000
• Ancillary Fees - $800
• Books and Supplies - $1,300
• Room and board - $8,-10,000
Total Cost per year
$4,500 (not including transportation)- -
----$18,200
1 year cost of University • Tuition $6500-16,400 • Ancillary $800
• Books and Supplies $1,300 • Room and Board $8-10,000
Total Cost per year
$8,000 (not including transportation) - -
--$26,500
Have Student Prepare Budget Expenses Amount
Tuition $8,500
Books & Supplies 1,200
Rent- Living off Campus 4,000
Transportation 800
Cable 500
Internet 400
Telephone 500
Food & Household 1,500
Pocket Money 700
Laundry 200
TOTAL $18,300
Budgeting Tools: http://www.getsmarteraboutmoney.ca/tools-and-calculators/
Financial Aid
• Start at our website – to consult those catalogued for the DSBN
• Create an account at www.studentawards.com
• Visit each school`s financial aid link from the home page ( www.electronicinfo.ca select Scholarships)
• Ontario Student Assistance(OSAP) – live in April, able to
get an estimate now!
Who May Consider Returning?
• Students who need to upgrade, either level or marks - generally speaking, students are good to return up to the 34th credit being earned.
• Students who wish to take electives in a different area as they are unsure as to next steps
• Students who wish to pursue a coop to investigate a particular field
• NCAA eligible athletes attempting to secure a US scholarship- only 2 courses with count towards their GPA!
