Transcript Grad Information and Exit Planning Assembly

Brantford Collegiate Institute
Congratulations
Future BCI
Alumni!
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Graduation and Exit
Planning Assembly 2014
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Welcome and Introductions
Be proactive – Twitter @bciguidance
Something a little different –
The Exit Plan– a Timeline
4 pathways- an overview
Returning grade 12s (12+)
Electronicinfo
Show me the Money!!
How we communicate…You
don’t want to miss a thing…
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Announcements
Whiteboard outside guidance office
Twitter @bciguidance
Bulletin Boards outside guidance
Video message board in atrium
Website
Finishing up at BCI.
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Do you have what you need to graduate?
Community service hours –Deadline June 30th
Must attend Grad meeting!!! April 28th. All
students that intend on graduating need to be
there.
Grad letters, commencement forms, award
applications, gown sizing – all done there
Did you know…only 1 diploma can ever be
issued so keep it safe
Purchase a grad photo package and get nice
portfolio and composite pic at Grad ceremony
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Not staying for Semester 2?
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Let us know you are not returning for
semester 2
Continue to follow us on twitter
Come into main office to get graduation
information sheet in April
Make sure you have everything you need
to move on
Come in to get your grad photos done
Where do you go from here?…
4 Pathways
 Work
 Apprenticeship
 College
 University
 Returning to BCI ?
Which pathway are you taking?…
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Pathway #1
Entering the Workplace
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If you are entering the work force
straight from high school then you
need to come to the CareerLink
employment services session.
A representative from CareerLink
will be there to answer questions
and give advice
DATE: November 18 at 11:30 in
Conference Room A
Pathway #1
Entering the Workplace
Other Resources
 St. Leonard’s Career Resource Centre
www.st-leonards.com/YEC.html
 Brant Jobs -www.brantjobs.ca
Another Idea:
Ask friends and family if they know of
someone who is hiring
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Pathway #2
Apprenticeships
4 Sectors
 Construction
 Industrial
 Motive Power
 Service
*Over 150 serviceable trades in
Ontario in the various sectors
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More On Apprenticeships
Three Ways to Enter a Skilled
Trade in Ontario from Grade 12
1. Find an employer who is
willing to train you
2. Enter a Pre-apprenticeship
Training Program
3. Complete a college diploma that
relates to your preferred trade.
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And even more on
Apprenticeships…
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Come to the Apprenticeship
Information Session
DATE: November 13 at 11:30 in
Conference Room A
Come with your questions
Pathway #3
College
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Apply online at:
www.ontariocolleges.ca
“Equal Consideration”*
Deadline: February 1, 2015
*“Equal Consideration” means that this
is the deadline for competitive
programs. All other programs will accept
applications past that date. We
recommend that you apply by Feb. 1.
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College Application Help
No excuses!!!
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Get the step-by-step sheet that will
help you apply. Available at the end
of this session and in guidance.
Read the download on the
ontariocolleges.ca site
Come to the help sessions on
December 9th, 10th, and 11th in
room 402 at 11:30.
Pathway #4
University
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Need a minimum of six 4U or 4M courses
English 4U
Specific courses and minimum average are
required for admission – check prerequisites
and averages on electronicinfo
If program wants a personal profile or essay
with your application? – do it!!
Questions? Meet with your guidance
counsellor
www.electronicinfo.ca
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information about every university
program in Ontario
Prerequisite/recommended courses
and averages information
tuition information
School-specific award information
Residence information
Up-to-date information regarding
changes in program requirements
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University Application Info
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Deadline: January 14, 2015
Apply online at the Ontario
Universities’ Application Centre
www.ouac.on.ca
$140 for 3 choices, $47 for each
additional choice
**To apply out of province, contact the
desired university directly to get application
directions and address for Guidance to send
transcripts
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Applying to University
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Be proactive!
Watch application tutorial on ouac.ca
website
Get step-by-step help sheets from
guidance (available after this session)
Attend university visits
Come to the lunch time application help
sessions Dec 9th, 10th, 11th -Room 402 at
11:30
Important for students applying
to college or university!!!
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GEDSB has new student information system.
We want to ensure that your information gets
transferred to OCAS and OUAC
College bound students -once you have
applied, please come to guidance and sign
the sheet indicated that you have applied
University bound students – when you return
in January, check your biographic data, any
gr 11 or 12 marks, and that the correct sem1
and sem2 courses are present.
If not, see Mrs. Schott in guidance ASAP
Planning to Return
to BCI?
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Purpose – Use the year to plan to make a
good decision.
Summer school? Take in the summer
between 12 and 12+
February -Career Cruising -choose 6
courses -we don’t know which semester
each class will happen
need 3 courses a semester to be
considered fulltime
If decide in June not returning…let us
know!
Show me the
Money!!!
Graduating Students
 Alumni Awards
 Commencement Awards
All students planning on continuing to
post-secondary education
 OSAP
 Entrance Scholarships
 Community Scholarships/Bursaries
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BCI Alumni Association
Scholarships
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Available to ALL full-time students
in their graduating year
Students must be registered in six
senior courses in their graduating
year to be eligible for the award(s).
Students enrolled in French
Immersion and Laurier may include
program specific courses that were
offered in Year 3 in their best six
subjects.
BCI Alumni Association
Scholarships
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based on the average of the best 6
subjects taken in their graduating
year.
any level – U, C or O!
Not a competition. Anyone who
applies and had the marks, gets the
money
80-84.5% =$150
85-89.9% =$250 + certificate
90+% = $500 + certificate
BCI Alumni Association
Scholarships
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Application deadline in June
Mail your application to the address
supplied on the application – do not
hand into Guidance!!
Awards given at Commencement in
October.
Only 37 students applied last year!!
A rep from the Alumni will be here at
the April 28th Grad meeting to
answer any questions you may have
BCI Commencement
Awards
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15 Commencement Awards
available for graduating students
Check criteria
Apply in writing – Explain why you
are the best candidate for the
awards.
Applications due in June
Only about 30 students applied last
year…
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www.osap.gov.on.ca
Opens up in May
OSAP is between you and the postsecondary institution you are
attending – nothing we do
Check out the OSAP estimator now
on the OSAP website.
OSAP Information Session
Date : APRIL (exact date TBA)
Community Scholarships
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Under Guidance on school website –see
Scholarship Table
Updated regularly - check often
Deadlines throughout the year
Hard copy of applications available (while
supplies last) in Guidance
Mr. Spivak is the counsellor in charge of
scholarship information
Additional Help for
$$$ at BCI
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Financial Literacy session
Date: TBA -probably January
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OSAP session
Date: TBA April
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www. scholarshipscanada webinars
– When available - Dates will be
announced/tweeted
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Financial Information
Recap
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What/When to apply
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Alumni Awards –June deadline
Commencement Awards –June deadline
OSAP – Site opens in May
Scholarships/Bursaries –ongoing
throughout the year
How to Access
-Websites
-Guidance office
-Listen to announcements and follow us
on twitter
START PLANNING TODAY!!
Be Proactive!!
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Check our guidance white board,
follow us on twitter @bciguidance,
and listen to announcements.
Make an appointment with your
guidance counsellor if you have any
questions or concerns
Be tuned in and be proactive
BCI has1400 students and 4 of us
Good luck!