PowerPoint Presentation
Port Credit S.S. presentsPost Secondary Pathways Fair Thursday,
Nov. 19th 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon
An opportunity for all Grade 11/12 students toexplore post
secondary pathways (work, apprenticeship, college &
university).make informed decisions regarding course selection
while at PCSS. Make informed post secondary choices during the
application fall process.Sign-up for 3 information workshops of
your choice.
Education & Training ChoicesWorkOn-the-jobContinuing
Education (colleges, training centres)ApprenticeshipPaid, hands-on
training with short, in-school sessions.CollegeColleges of Applied
Arts and TechnologyCareer Colleges (private)Emphasize practical,
occupation-drivenUniversityEmphasize theoretical, general
educationTransfer Guide: www.ONTransfer.ca
GREAT Tool for transferring between schools!
Click here
Click here: Program Transfer Guide Start and end where??
Select schools
What is important to YOU?
Going to Work Employment CentresJob Connect (YMCA)
programsCareer and employment counselling Run various work search
skills workshopsAssist with finding a job, resumes, interviews
Current part-time jobs, co-op placements
Family, friends as contacts
Representatives at PCSS Employment Services (YMCA)- attend this
session and find out about the services they can offer to assist
YOU find a job. Taking a GAP year? - sign up for Lattitude Global
Volunteering.
Apprenticeship TrainingFour Sectors:Auto ServiceMechanic,
Painter, Small engine technician, etc.ConstructionCarpenter,
Electrician, RAC mechanic, etc.ManufacturingMachinist, Millwright,
Tool and die maker, etc.ServiceChef, Hairstylist, Horticulturalist,
ECE, etc.Canadian Armed ForcesAvionic systems technician, Naval
electronics technician, etc.Rewards (good wages ($18-25/hour)Career
path supervisory, training, entrepreneur
Representatives at PCSSSkills CanadaArmed ForcesCulinary
Arts/Esthetics/Hair Pre-apprenticeship programs offered through
colleges. (Skilled Trades Centre @ Sheridan College)
Skills Training Centre (STC)
Home to Sheridans pre-trades and apprenticeship programs650
studentsHands on instruction from current trades people who want to
HIRE students from these programElectrical, plumbing, welding,
industrial mechanic millwrighting, tool and die making, general
machinists and pattern or mould making.Employers have JOBS and want
YOU!!!!!
Why Choose College?Prepares you for specific occupationPrefer
practical, focused, more hands-on learningA step towards
universityPreparatory programsTechnology up-to-datePrograms
developed with employers (job market + programs
offered/spaces)Smaller classes/work terms throughout
PathwaysCollegeCertificates (1)Diplomas (2/3)Degrees
(4)UniversityDegrees (4)Collaborative programsDegree
+DiplomaTransfer agreementsCollege UniversityPreparatory Programs
www.ONTransfer.ca
Business @ Sheridan College Leave PCSS with 65 70 %
averageStart: A two diploma or three year advanced diploma in
business
> Complete this credential
> Transfer to a bachelor program at Sheridan or another
school.Finish line: Two credentialsDiploma and a Degree!
www.ontariocolleges.ca
Colleges attendingHumber George Brown Seneca Sheridan Conestoga
Centennialand many more!!
College Research e-materials
Ontario Collegesnew APP.
Generally completion of a two year college diploma, with marks
over 70%, will grant you admission into the 2nd year of a
comparable university program.Ontario Counsel on Articulation and
Transferwww.ONTranfer.caSearch for articulation agreements for your
specific college.
College to UniversityWhy Choose University?Prefer theoretical,
abstract, book-learning, researchLearn well through lectures,
independent workWant to develop broad background, not specific to a
particular occupationStep towards other professional training (e.g.
teaching, medicine, law)
www.electronicinfo.caElectronic info
23Universities attendingLaurier, Guelph-Humber, TorontoYork,
McMaster, Waterloo, GuelphWestern, RyersonUniversity of Ontario
Institute of Technology, Carleton, Brock, WindsorOCAD University,
Windsor, Lakehead, Ottawa, Guelph-Humber
Note: Queens will be here on Nov. 18th at lunch. Sign up in the
Guidance Office if you wish to attend.
Other interesting places comingMetal Works (sound, light,
music)Peel Regional Police/Fire fightingBrampton Flight
CentreFinancial Planning/OSAPMarca College of Hair &
EstheticsNursing, Culinary, Holistic Health
This year means RESEARCH!Use the post secondary websitesFall/
spring school visitsBook a tour with your family. Does the shoe
fit???Go on myBLUEprint.ca/peel...complete Career Spectrum!
After completing Career Spectrum, you may make an appointment
with your Guidance Counsellor to discuss the results!!!! Take
OWNERSHIP!!
Opportunities, programs, requirements are always changing, so
YOU be in the KNOW!!
Career Spectrum
Learning Styles
Knowledge
Possible Occupations
What type of education do I need?
Our very own pcssonline.comStudent ServicesPost Secondary
Planning.
What your morning will look like.8:00 to 8:30: pick-up TT in
auditorium hall8:30 to 9:20: Session 19:25 to 10:10: Session 210:15
to 11:00: Session 311:00 to 12 noon Information Fair/lunch
> Then attend period 3 and 4 for Day 1.
Go to Student Web: Oct 28th
ClickWorkshop Registration
Click on Login LOG ONLogin = Student #Password = birth date in
format yymmddPrompted for new passwordWrite your new password in a
safe location (6 to 8 characters)
Now, go to Port Credit S.S.Post Secondary Fair (left side)
Pick your 3 workshops.
Log out
ReviewSelect one workshop from each session.First come, first
served!Once a workshop is full, it is FULL!!Once choices are made,
click 'submit'. (Eager Beavers!)Yes, attendance will be taken at
each workshop!
Sign up by: Deadline: Wed. Nov. 11th
We will chase you to make selections if you have not done so by
the deadline Or pick for you!
These are YOUR opportunitiesTake OWNERSHIP of them!
