Welcome Central Peel Guidance and Career Education.

Welcome

Central Peel

Guidance and Career Education

The Guidance Team

Ms. Thomson (A-I) Ms. Parker (J-M) Mrs. Allworth (N-Z) Mrs. McGee

Planning Questions 34 Credit Threshold Where do I want to go? What do I want

to take? What are the requirements?

When and how do I apply? What are the procedures? What are the deadlines? How am I going to pay?

Education & Training Choices

Work• On-the-job training

Apprenticeship• Paid, hands-on, short in-school sessions

College• Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology• Career Colleges (private)• Emphasize practical, occupation-driven

University• Emphasize theoretical, general education• Bachelor degree (types) – Masters – PhD• Professional programs – law, medicine, teaching

How Can We Help? Session today

University and College Visits– Only chance to talk to representatives at

CPSS

Applying to Post-Secondary Assemblies– College and University - separate

sessions– Nov. 26 – period 1

Apprenticeship Training Four Sectors

• Auto Service» Mechanic, Painter, Small engine technician, etc.

• Construction» Carpenter, Electrician, RAC mechanic, etc.

• Manufacturing» Machinist, Millwright, Tool and die maker, etc.

• Service» Chef, Hairstylist, Horticulturalist, ECE, etc.

Canadian Armed Forces» Avionic systems technician, Naval electronics technician, etc.

Rewards» Good wages ($18-25/hour)» Career path – supervisory, training, entrepreneur

Apprenticeship Training What is it?

• Paid, on-the-job training (90%)• Short in-school sessions (e.g. 8 weeks x 2)• Registration with Apprenticeship Office• Provincial examination• 2-5 years (total) – until fully certified

How do I start?• Work: find employer sponsor, register• College: diploma, Modified App. Program (MAP)• Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)

» High school credits (co-op) + apprenticeship hours

Minimum requirements• Most require grade 12 diploma

Apprenticeship Information Job Connect (Downtown Brampton) www.apprenticesearch.com www.edu.gov.on.ca (“training”)

University: Choosing a Program

Types of degrees

Which program will I apply for?

Which university do I want to go to?

www.electronicinfo.ca

Researching Information

Ontario Universities Fair • Sept. 25-27 ***next weekend!!!

www.electronicinfo.ca

Student Life Expo (outside On.)• Oct. 17-18www.studentlifeexpo.com

Researching Information Continued

University Visits 2015THE FOLLOWING UNIVERSITIES WILL HAVE A BOOTH DURING OUR

COLLEGE/POST-SECONDARY FAIR ON THURS. NOVEMBER 5 THURS. NOVEMBER 5 –– 8:30-10:30 AM 8:30-10:30 AM

Algoma BrockCarleton GuelphGuelph-Humber LakeheadLaurentian LaurierMcMaster Memorial (NFLD)Nippissing OttawaOUIT Queen’sRedeemer SchulichSt. Mary’s (Nova Scotia) TorontoTrent WaterlooWestern/Brescia/Huron/Kings WindsorYork  Ryerson

University Timelines -Ontario

Nov. 26, 2015 'How to apply online' sessions

December 2015 PIN numbers distributed

Complete applicationDecember 2015 – January 13, 2016

University Timelines

Feb. – April 2016 Some offers; Most in May. Check out eInfo program locator for the policy at each individual institution

May 27, 2016 Latest response from U’s

June 1, 2016 Earliest date the University can require a response

Admission Requirements• Specific courses and grades (e.g. all Ontario

Universities require six 4U/M courses)

• Ranges – not “cutoffs,” guidelines• Additional admission requirements• Personal Experience forms• Upgrading/Full disclosure• Alternate offers of admission

• www.electronicinfo.ca

Cost of University (approx.)First Year Expenses At Home (Local) $10,159.00 At Home (Commuter) $12, 259.00 On-Campus $18, 444.00 Off-Campus $17, 159.00

(McMaster 2014 Handbook, p. 15)

Ontario Colleges Colleges of Applied

Arts and Technology

Agricultural Colleges

Apply online ontariocolleges.ca

•www.edu.gov.on.ca

•(post-secondary, privately funded career colleges)

Career Colleges•Private•Accelerated programs (often done in less than one year)•Apply individually•RESEARCH THE COLLEGE’S CREDENTIALS

Why Choose College? Offers the program you want

Prefer practical, focused, more hands-on

learning – matches your learning style

Tuition less expensive

Smaller

Applied degrees offered***

A step towards university

Which College? Choose a program (career planning) Choose a college

• Where is your program offered?

• Research your needs

***ontariocolleges.ca***

Post-Secondary Fair at CPSS Nov. 5th Visit (open houses, tours)ONTARIO COLLEGE INFORMATION FAIR 2014

Monday, October 19 2014 (5pm to 9pm) &

Tuesday October 20 2014 (10am to 3pm)Direct Energy Centre • Exhibition Place • Toronto

Post Secondary Fair - Colleges

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College Visits 2015 Thursday, November 58:30- 10:30 amCPSS Cafeteria

Centennial ConestogaGeorge Brown SenecaGeorgian St. ClairHumber College SheridanLambton *TriosMohawk *Metalworks

*Armed Forces

Admission Requirements

Know admission requirements• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (NOT “U” courses)

• OR Mature Student Status (19 before start)

• Other specific courses (calendar, website)

• “Highly Competitive” programs

• Additional requirements (portfolio, audition, interview)

Apply online (OCAS)• $95.00 (up to 5 programs)

• ***ontariocolleges.ca***

College Timelines

November 2015

Apply online26TH – How to apply assembly

February 1st 2015 Deadline “equal consideration”

Earliest offers

May 2015 Confirm acceptance

June 2015 Earliest tuition

Feb. – March 2015

Cost of College

» Potential Expenses/Year (approximate)

Tuition……………………… $2,400- $5000

Books/Supplies………….… $1300

Misc. College Fees………… $ 800TOTAL……………………… $4500 -

$7100

**not including living/travel costs

(based on ontariocolleges.ca information)

Blurred Lines

College• Certificates• Diplomas• Some degrees

(applied)

University• Degrees• Certificates

Joint programs• Degree + Diploma

Concurrently

Transfer agreements

• College

to University

www.ocutg.on.ca

Transmissions to App. Centres:College AND University

November 2015 Current courses/history

Late February 2016 Semester 1 Marks

Late April 2016 Semester 2 - Midterm Marks

Mid-July 2016 Final marks

Scholarship Information for both College and University

CPSS Awards and Scholarship form

– makes you a candidate for Nominated Scholarships and Awards – take one with you today!!

Visit studentawards.com for other scholarships for which you can apply

Scholarship Deadlines run throughout the year!

electronicinfo.ca and Ontario Colleges websites - Scholarships/Bursaries by College/University

Parents - Workplace Scholarships?

Scholarship Information for both College and University

Attend the OSAP presentation in the Spring

Apply for OSAP in May

Never leave a scholarship until the deadline!! Being late for a deadline takes you out of the running for a scholarship.

Teachers need at least a week to write letters of recommendation – approach them early.

Questions? See the WALK-IN Counsellor on your lunch

Leadership opportunities, volunteer experiences, and excellent grades are common requirements for Scholarships

Remember to: Focus on what is important to you

Balance dreams with reality

Start your search NOW

Detective work–use all research tools available to

gather all of the information you need to make

informed decisions

Stay positive –invest time & energy!

Take the time to VISIT all of the schools

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY FOR BOTH COLLEGE AND

UNIVERSITY NO PROFICIENCY TEST IF… A minimum of 3 – 4

years of full-time study in an English language school system in a school where English is considered the primary language. MUST PROVE ENGLISH MEDIUM EDUCATION IF CAME TO CANADA IN LAST COUPLE YEARS.

If less than 3-4 years in English School, complete English Proficiency Test

See Post-Secondary Institution website for details, and if unsure, see your counsellor

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40 HOURS & GRAD BREAKFAST

NO ENTRY TO GRAD BREAKFAST IN JUNE WITHOUT COMPLETED, HANDED IN AND APPROVED 40 HOUR FORMS.

DON’T MISS OUT ON ONE OF THE BEST EVENTS OF THE YEAR!! GET YOUR 40 HOURS DONE AND HAND THEM IN!!

Visit volunteermbc.org

Questions?

Talk to the Walk-In counsellor