Planning for Post-SecondaryPlanning for Post-Secondary

Today’s PlanToday’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.

Who is responsible for finding out about my post-secondary

education?

Who is responsible for finding out about my post-secondary

education?

People who can assist youPeople 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

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POST-SECONDARY

WORK $$$

TRADES/ APPRENTICESHIP

College

Different Types of Post-Secondary Routes: Training

Institutes

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)

Trades/ ApprenticeshipTrades/ 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.

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.

Different tradesDifferent 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

Many routes to trades/ apprenticeship

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)

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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)

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Types of Diplomas & CertificatesTypes 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)

Types of Diplomas & Awards 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)

College/University LingoCollege/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)

Admission RequirementsAdmission 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.

Community CollegeCommunity 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

UniversityUniversity

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

Paying for Post-Secondary $$Paying for Post-Secondary $$ 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

The best way to pay for schoolThe 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……

Get a part time job! Even if you start at the bottom you can always work your way up to better money……

OK, so I decided I want to do post-secondary schooling of

some kind, what now?

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

Reference Letters for Employment or Schools

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

The path to a happy career and life

The path to a happy career and life

The path to a happy career and life

The path to a happy career and life

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The path to a happy career and life

The path to a happy career and life

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No people skills or willingness to get some =

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Final words from a wise man….Final words from a wise man….

“Live Long and Prosper !” “Live Long and Prosper !”