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Port Credit S.S. Post-Secondary Pathways Fair Thursday, Nov.17 th 8:30 12 noon
An opportunity for Gr.11 & 12 students to explore post secondary pathways (work, apprenticeship, college & university). make informed decisions regarding course selection while at PCSS. make informed post-secondary choices during the Fall application process. sign-up for 3 information workshops of your choice.
What your morning will look like: 8:00 to 8:30 pick-up TT in auditorium hall 8:30 to 9:20 Session 1 9:25 to 10:10 Session 2 10:15 to 11:00 Session 3 11:00 to 12:00 Information Fair/lunch Regular attendance for Per.3 and 4
Workplace & GAP Year Representatives at PCSS Pathways Fair Employment Services (YMCA) - attend this session and find out about the services they can offer to assist YOU find a job. Thinking of taking a GAP year? - sign up for My Gap Year..did you know?
Apprenticeship Representatives at PCSS Pathways Fair Skills Canada, OYAP Armed Forces Culinary Arts/Esthetics/Hair Pre-apprenticeship programs offered through colleges (e.g. Skills Training Centre @ Sheridan College)
Colleges attending PCSS Pathways Fair Humber George Brown Seneca Sheridan Conestoga Centennial and many more!!
Universities attending PCSS Pathways Fair Laurier, Guelph-Humber, Toronto York, McMaster, Waterloo, Guelph Western, Ryerson, Queen s University of Ontario Institute of Technology Carleton, Brock, Windsor, Queen s OCAD University, Windsor, Lakehead, Ottawa
Other Interesting Sessions at PCSS Pathways Fair Metal Works (sound, light, music) Peel Regional Police Fire Fighting Brampton Flight Centre Financial Planning/OSAP Nursing Toronto Academy of Acting/ Film/TV Chartered Professional Accountants: CPA
pcssonline.com > Student Web Opens: Today at Lunch!
Workshop Registration Click on Login
Login = Student # Password = birth date in format yymmdd
Go to: Port Credit S.S. Post Secondary Fair
Pick your 3 workshops
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RECAP Select one workshop from each session First come, first served! Once a workshop is full, it is FULL! Once choices are made, click 'submit' Attendance will be taken at each workshop
Registration Deadline: Fri. Nov. 4th We will chase you to make selections if you have not done so by the deadline OR We will select for you!
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Exit Survey There will be an Exit Survey to complete on myblueprint before April. You will not be able to purchase a Prom Ticket without completing both the Exit Survey and your Community Service Hours!
UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS
Programs Undergraduate Degree (B.A., B.Sc., BBA/BComm, B.Eng., and many more!) General Degree is 3 years Honours Degree is 4 years Co-op & Internship programs Degrees are also available at many
Admission Requirements ENG 4U + 5 Gr12 U/M Courses Program-specific averages Averages are calculated using your top 6U/M courses including English and any program prerequisites
www.electronicinfo.ca Electronic info
What marks? Acceptance based on: Semester One FINAL & Semester Two MID-TERM
Early Acceptance Some programs at some Universities make early conditional offers of admission to students with academic excellence in their Grade 11 year Please note that this is very rare, and not something you should necessarily be striving for Rely on the regular admission process..it works!
Application Procedure OPEN: November 2016 January 2017 1. Pick up your PIN number in Student Services in late November (when you hear the announcement) 2. www.ouac.on.ca 3. Choose 3 programs 3. Pay $150 (additional programs and any changes to application once submitted + $50 each) 4. PCSS sends transcripts electronically 5. Wait for Offers of Acceptance (Feb May)
www.ouac.on.ca
OUAC Deadline January 11 th 2017
COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
Why College? Variety of programs Certificate (1 year / 2 semesters) Diploma (2 year / 4 semesters) Advanced Diploma (3 year /6 semesters) Co-op (duration varies) Bachelor s degrees in applied areas of study (4 years / 8 semesters) Graduate certificate (1 year /2 semesters) for those who have already completed a postsecondary diploma or degree Joint college-university programs Shorter program lengths
College Research: e-materials
Admission Requirements ENG4C or 4U + Program-specific Courses (Grade 11 or 12, U/C/M)
What marks? Acceptance based on: Semester One FINAL & Semester Two MID-TERM
What marks? Highly Competitive Programs Colleges will use Grade 11 FINAL marks if you have not completed a Grade 12 required course in semester one. Eg. Nursing, Vet Tech, Paramedic, Game Programming, Graphic Design, ECE, Dental Hygiene, etc.
Application Procedure October 2016 February 2017 1. www.ontariocolleges.ca 2. Choose 5 programs (max. 3 per college) 3. Pay $95 4. PCSS sends transcripts electronically 5. Wait for Offers of Acceptance (Feb May)
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Deadline February 1 st 2017 For equal consideration
College University Generally completion of a two year diploma, with marks over 70%, will grant you admission into the 2 nd year of a comparable university program. Ontario Counsel on Articulation and Transfer www.ontransfer.ca Search for articulation agreements for your specific college.
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Apprenticeship Options 1. Pre-apprenticeship Program at College - Build skill base and knowledge of trade - Connect to potential employers eg. Conestoga College ~ Auto Service Technician Humber College ~ Plumbing Cambrian College ~ HVAC 2. Direct entry via employer www.apprenticesearch.com
MORE GREAT INFORMATION
Financial Aid Ontario Student Assistance Program osap.gov.on.ca Application opens in June Deadline: within 45 days of starting your postsecondary program Receive half of $ at the start and remainder halfway through the school year Repayments starts 6 months after graduation Student Loans from Banks Contact your local branch
Scholarships & Bursaries Scholarships Entrance & Application Various Criteria (academic, extra-curricular, financial need) www.peelschools.org/students/scholarships www.ontarioscholarships.ca www.scholarshipscanada.com www.yconic.ca www.osca.ca (student section) Bursaries Entrance awards by school Academic & Needs-based
Fall Visits Plan to take a Fall Tour of the schools you are interested in! Visit the institution websites for details
Key Dates University Applications DUE January 11 th,2017 College Applications DUE February 1 st,2017
More opportunities. Spring 2017 >OSAP Presentation: Lunch time > Post Secondary Financial Planning: full period presentation.
To the Port Credit S.S. Graduating Class of 2017