Transcript WDSS CLASS of 2008 - John Mcgregor Secondary

PATHWAYS to SUCCESS
Potential Graduate
Information Presentation
GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
Will you have 30 different credits?
 Are all compulsory credits achieved?
 Are community service hours complete AND
submitted?
 Have you passed the OLT?
 It is your responsibility
to check your credit
counselling summary
carefully.
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What Am I All About?
When considering a destination pathway it is important
to explore all options. This exploration should include
many of the following factors:
Strengths/limitations
 Academic skills, Essential Skills
 Part-time work
 Volunteer work
 Interests/hobbies
 Your successes
 Cooperative education
experiences
 School activities/clubs/teams
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What pathway will I choose after high
school?
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Workplace
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Apprentice
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College
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University
Are you planning on returning to high
school?
If so…
HAVE A GOOD PLAN/PURPOSE!!
 Legitimate upgrades
 COOP experience
 Student exchange
 Obtain prerequisite courses
 Post secondary financial planning
WORLD
OF WORK
What factors are involved if you are
jumping right into the labour force?
Advantages
Disadvantages
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WORLD OF WORK
Are you able to get some experience in the
field you wish to work?
Volunteer?? Co-op?? Part Time Work??
Do you have the following?
► resume
► Ontario Student Transcript/
Certificate of Accomplishment
► cover letter
► additional qualifications portfolio
► reference letters
Employment
Resources
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Job Connect - Free employment planning for
youth/adults not attending school full time.
Sarnia 541-2404 www.lambton.on.ca/jobconnect
North Lambton 786-6780 www.theJobConnect.on.ca
Chatham-Kent 380-8865 www.stclairc.on.ca/yecc
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Job Search Network – A free workshop
providing skills training for the unemployed.
Sarnia 332-5583 www.jobsearchnetwork.ca
Employment
Resources
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Employment Resource Centres - Free use of
job boards, computer use/internet, cover letter and
resume workshops, etc.
Sarnia Employment Resource Centre
344-9303 www.ercsarnia.ca
Chatham-Kent Employment Resource Centre
380-8878 (Federal Building)
Wallaceburg Employment Resource Centre
627-6986 (Municipal Service Centre)
APPRENTICESHIP
An apprentice is a person who is learning a trade from an
experienced mentor. Approximately 90% of training takes place onthe-job and 10% is in the classroom. There are over 200
apprenticeship trades in Ontario.
Sample Trades:
Automotive Painter
Brick Mason
Cook
Electrician
Farm Equip Tech
Cement Finisher
Carpenter
Hairstylist
An employer must be found before an
apprenticeship can begin.
COLLEGE
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There are 25 colleges of applied arts and technology in Ontario
with hundreds of career driven programs to choose from. Many
colleges have more than one campus location. That means
students can take full-time and part-time courses at more than
100 locations across the province.
How can a college education help me?
 College programs will give you the skills you need to get started
in a good career. College graduates may go into business,
tourism and travel, journalism, computer programming,
construction trades, health care, and many other fields.
COLLEGE
Must have ENG4C or 4U
 Application deadline is February 1st
 Cost: $95 for 5 choices
Can apply for up to three programs at one school
 All OCAS applications are on-line at
www.ontariocolleges.ca
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COLLEGE
Important College Questions
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Have you investigated different college programs at
www.ontariocolleges.ca or with the Find a Program guide?
Have you signed up for college information sessions?
Have you verified all admission requirements?
Do you understand how the colleges will determine your entrance
marks?
Have you taken a campus tour?
Do you know what mark differentiation is? Collaborative
programs?
Have you explored scholarship and financial assistance
opportunities?
Have you discussed a financial plan with your parents?
COLLEGE EVENTS
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College Information Liaison Visits
College representatives will visit your school for small workshops.
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College Information Program October 22nd
Colleges will host CIP’s where reps from all Ontario schools will be
represented during an evening event.
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College Field Trips
Colleges will often fund transportation for large group tours.
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Personal Tours
Arrangements can be made for individual tours. PD Days or March Break
are perfect opportunities to take a tour. Contact each individual
college for tour dates and times.
Virtual Tour
Take a virtual tour at the college website of your choice.
UNIVERSITY
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There are 19 publicly assisted universities in
Ontario, including the Royal Military College and
the Ontario College of Art and Design. All offer
undergraduate (bachelor) degrees, and most
offer graduate (master's and doctoral) degrees.
While some universities are known for key
specialist programs, each school has its own
history and character. They all offer many
exciting choices to students in a part time, full
time, or virtual format.
YOU need to do the research to find the one that
is right for YOU!!!!
University
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Application deadline is January 13th
Applications are online at www.ouac.on.ca
Fee in 2009-2010 - $115 for 3 choices
(each extra choice add $38 – unlimited)
Minimum overall average of 60% in 6 Gr. 12 “U” or “U/C”
courses (most have higher admission averages).
Where there are prerequisite courses for admission, such
courses will likely be required at the “U” level.
Universities have published their new program
prerequisites (web-sites, handbooks and
www.electronicinfo.ca ).
Universities may consider Gr. 11 and 12 (“U” and “U/C”)
marks for admission and/or prerequisites.
Go to www.ouac.on.ca for details
Research programs at www.electronicinfo.ca
UNIVERSITY
Important University Questions
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Have you investigated different university programs at
www.ouac.on.ca or with www.electronicinfo.ca ?
Have you signed up for university information sessions?
Have you verified all admission requirements?
Do you understand how the universities will determine your
entrance marks?
Have you taken a campus tour?
Have you considered collaborative programs?
What are transfer agreements?
Have you explored scholarship and financial assistance
opportunities?
Have you discussed a financial plan with your parents?
Are you considering going to USA (writing SAT’s)?
University Events
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University Information Liaison Visits
University representatives will visit your school for small workshops.
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University Information Program September 29th
University UIP’s will be held in your area where reps from all Ontario schools
will be represented during an evening event.
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University Field Trips
Some universities will often fund transportation for group/individual tours.
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Personal Tours
Arrangements can be made for individual tours. PD Days or March Break
are perfect times to take a tour. Contact individual universities for
tour dates and times.
Virtual Tour
Take a virtual tour at the university website of your choice.
Financing Post Secondary Education
Scholarships: Financial reward based on academic achievement
Bursaries: Financial reward based on need, extracurricular involvement, or
volunteer work
Research Scholarship/Bursary Opportunities
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Your School – See your guidance counsellor
School of Choice – Investigate $$ opportunities where you are
applying
LKDSB
- Go to www.lkdsb.net and click scholarships/bursaries
Government Funding/Loans – Go to www.osap.gov.on.ca
Parents’ Work
Your Work
Community Service Groups
Other resource websites
www.studentawards.com
www.scholarshipscanada.com
www.edu.gov.on.ca
Don’t forget that you can go to your local bank to inquire about student loans.
Thank You
Your student services department is committed
to assisting students and parents with the
transition from high school to the destination
of choice. Feel free to contact them at any
time for further information.