Welcome
Central Peel
Guidance and Career
Education
The Guidance Team
Ms. Thomson (A-C, Mc-N)
 Ms. Parker (D-Mb)
 Mrs. Allworth (O-Z)
 Mrs. Medeiros
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Planning Questions
Am I ready to leave Central Peel?
 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?
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Education & Training Choices
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Work
• On-the-job training
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Apprenticeship
• Paid, hands-on, short in-school sessions
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College
• Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology
• Career Colleges (private)
• Emphasize practical, occupation-driven
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University
• Emphasize theoretical, general education
• Bachelor degree (types) – Masters – PhD
• Professional programs – law, medicine, teaching
How Can We Help?
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Session today
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University and College Visits
– Only chance to talk to representatives at
CPSS
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Applying to Post-Secondary Assemblies
– College and University - separate
sessions
– Nov. 22 – period 1
Apprenticeship Training
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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.
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Canadian Armed Forces
» Avionic systems technician, Naval electronics technician, etc.
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Rewards
» Good wages ($18-25/hour)
» Career path – supervisory, training, entrepreneur
Apprenticeship Training
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What is it?
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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)
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
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Minimum requirements
• Most require grade 12 diploma
Apprenticeship Information
Job Connect (Downtown Brampton)
 www.apprenticesearch.com
 www.edu.gov.on.ca (“training”)
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University: Choosing a Program
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Types of degrees
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Which program will I
apply for?
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Which university do I
want to go to?
www.electronicinfo.ca
Researching Information
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Ontario Universities Fair
• Sept. 28 - 30(Sunday is the least busy)
• www.ouf.ca
• can go online and plan your day
www.electronicinfo.ca
Researching Information Continued
University Visits 2012
*All University Information Seminars will take place in the Computer Lab, Room 134.
You may attend the session with your Lunch.
School
Date
Time
Toronto
Tues. Oct 9
11 - 12
Guelph
Fri. Oct. 12
11 - 12
Ryerson
Fri. Oct. 26
11-12
Ryerson Engineering
Tues Oct. 2
11-12
York
Tues. Nov 6
11 - 12
IN ADDITION, THE FOLLOWING UNIVERSITIES WILL HAVE A TABLE DURING
OUR POST-SECONDARY FAIR ON THURS. NOVEMBER 8 – 8:30-9:50 AM
Brescia/Huron/Kings (Western)
Guelph-Humber
Lakehead
Brock
Carlton
McMaster
Algoma
OUIT
Windsor
Western
Waterloo
University Timelines -Ontario
Nov.
22, 2012
December
December
2012
2012–
January 16, 2013
'How to apply online' sessions
PIN numbers distributed
Complete application
University Timelines
Feb.
– April 2012
Some offers; Most in May.
May
29, 2013
Latest response from U’s
June
3, 2013
Check out eInfo program locator for
the policy at each individual
institution
Earliest date the
University can require a
response
Admission Requirements
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Specific courses and grades (e.g. all Ontario
Universities require six 4U/M courses)
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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
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At Home (Local) $10,828.00
At Home (Commuter) $12, 928.00
On-Campus $18, 473.00
Off-Campus $16, 478.00
(McMaster 2012 Handbook, p. 13)
Ontario Colleges
Colleges of Applied
Arts and
Technology
 Agricultural
Colleges
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Apply
online through
Ontario College
Application Service
Ontario
College Guide
 Career Colleges
•Private
•Accelerated programs (often
done in less than one year)
•Apply individually
•www.edu.gov.on.ca
•(post-secondary,
privately
funded career colleges)
Why Choose College?
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Offers the program you want
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Prefer practical, focused, more hands-on
learning – matches your learning style
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Tuition less expensive
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Smaller
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Applied degrees offered***
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A step towards university
Which College?
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Choose a program (career planning)
 Choose a college
• Where is your program offered?
• Research your needs
***ontariocolleges.ca***
College Information Fair - Exhibition Place
Oct 23, 2012
10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
 Post-Secondary Fair at CPSS Nov. 8th
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Visit (open houses, tours)
Post Secondary Fair
– Confirmed Colleges
Thursday, November 8
8:30-9:45 am
CPSS Cafeteria
Centennial
Conestoga
George Brown
Humber College
Lambton
Mohawk
Seneca
St. Clair
Niagara
19
Admission Requirements
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Know admission requirements
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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
2012
Apply online
24TH – How to apply assembly
February
1st 2013
Deadline “equal consideration”
Feb.
– March 2013
Earliest offers
May
2013
Confirm acceptance
2013
Earliest tuition
June
Cost of College
» Potential Expenses/Year (approximate)
 Tuition……………………… $2,600-$5000
 Books/Supplies……………
$450 - $1,300
 Misc. College Fees…………………… $700
TOTAL……………………… $3750 - $7000
**not including living/travel costs
(based on ontariocolleges.ca information)
Blurred Lines
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College
• Certificates
• Diplomas
• Some degrees
(applied)
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University
• Degrees
• Certificates
 Joint
programs
• Degree + Diploma
Concurrently
 Transfer
agreements
• College
to University
www.ocutg.on.ca
Transmissions to App. Centres:
College AND University
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November 2012
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Late February 2013
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Late April 2013
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Mid-July 2013
Current courses/history
Semester 1 Marks
Semester 2 - Midterm Marks
Final marks
Scholarship Information for both
College and University
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CPSS Awards and Scholarship form
– makes you a candidate for Nominated Scholarships
and Awards – take one with you today!!
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Visit studentawards.com for other scholarships for which
you can apply
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Scholarship Deadlines run throughout the year!
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electronicinfo.ca and Ontario Colleges websites Scholarships/Bursaries by College/University
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Parents - Workplace Scholarships?
Scholarship Information for both
College and University
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Attend the OSAP presentation in the Spring
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Apply for OSAP in May
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Never leave a scholarship until the deadline!! Being
late for a deadline takes you out of the running for a
scholarship.
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Teachers need at least a week to write letters of
recommendation – approach them early.
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Questions? See the WALK-IN Counsellor on your lunch
Leadership opportunities, volunteer experiences, and excellent
grades are common requirements for Scholarships
Remember to:
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Focus on what is important to you
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Balance dreams with reality
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Start your search NOW
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Detective work–use all research tools available to
gather all of the information you need to make
informed decisions
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Stay positive –invest time & energy!
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Take the time to VISIT all of the schools
40 HOURS & GRAD BREAKFAST
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NO ENTRY TO GRAD BREAKFAST IN JUNE
WITHOUT COMPLETED, HANDED IN AND
APPROVED 40 HOUR FORMS.
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DON’T MISS OUT ON ONE OF THE BEST EVENTS
OF THE YEAR!! GET YOUR 40 HOURS DONE
AND HAND THEM IN!!
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Visit volunteermbc.org
Questions?
Talk to the Walk-In
counsellor