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Port Credit S.S. Post-Secondary Pathways Fair Thursday, Nov.16 th 8:30 12:00
An opportunity for Gr.12 students to explore post secondary pathways (work, apprenticeship, college & university). 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: 8:00-8:30 Pick-up schedule in Auditorium Hall 8:30-9:20 Session 1 9:25-10:10 Session 2 10:15-11:00 Session 3 11:00-12:00 Information Fair/lunch Regular attendance for Per.3 and Per.4
Workplace Representative 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.
Apprenticeship Representatives at PCSS Pathways Fair LiUNA! Local 183 (Construction Trades) Auto Training Centre 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, Queen s, York, McMaster, Waterloo, Guelph, Western, Ryerson, Toronto University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Brock, Windsor, 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
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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. 3 rd 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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myblueprint Grade Assessments Goals Work > Resumes & Cover Letters High School Post-Secondary Work> Occupations Money Portfolios 7 Complete Learning Styles Survey Add 2 Goals Add 2 Interests Favourite 1 Occupation Add 1 box and Write a Reflection 8 Complete Personality Survey Add 2 Goals Add 5 Skills & Abilities Plan Courses for Grade 9 Favourite 1 Occupation Add 1 box and Write a Reflection 9 Complete Interests Survey Add 2 Goals Add 2 Extra- Curricular Activities Plan Courses for Grade 10 Favourite 1 Opportunity Favourite 1 Occupation Add 1 box and Write a Reflection 10 Complete Knowledge Survey Add 2 Goals Add an Objective Plan Courses for Grade 11 Favourite 1 Opportunity Favourite 1 Occupation Create a Budget (minimum 5 income/expenses) Add 1 box and Write a Reflection 11 Complete Motivations Survey Add 2 Goals Add 2 Work or Volunteer Experiences Plan Courses to Graduation Favourite 1 Opportunity Favourite 1 Occupation Add 1 box and Write a Reflection 12 Complete 1 Compatibility Survey Add 2 Goals Add 2 Achievements Ensure Your Plan Fulfills all Requirements Favourite 1 Opportunity Create/Review a Budget (min 10 income/expenses) Add 1 box and Write a Reflection
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Exit Survey Available NOW May 31 st myblueprint You will need to complete this survey in order to: Receive your OUAC PIN in November Buy a Prom ticket
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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 colleges
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
Repeated courses, Summer/Night/eLearning courses Each University program has a policy on repeated courses and night school, summer school, elearning courses It is your responsibility to research this information prior to application
Application Procedure https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=88&v=ozsxipm-w0a OPEN: November 2017 January 2018 1. Pick up your PIN number from Guidance in November (when you hear the announcement) 2. www.ouac.on.ca 3. Choose 3 programs 4. Pay $150 (additional programs + $50 each) 5. Transcripts are submitted electronically 6. Wait for Offers of Acceptance (Feb May)
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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!
Alternate Offers If you are not admitted to the specific program you applied to, the university may provide an offer of admission to a different (alternative) program.
OUAC Deadline January 17 th 2018
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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqytffuiax8 October 2017 February 2018 1. www.ontariocolleges.ca 2. Choose 5 programs (max. 3 per college) 3. Pay $95 4. Transcripts are submitted electronically 5. Wait for Offers of Acceptance (Feb May)
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ONTARIOCOLLEGES.CA MOBILE APP
Deadline February 1 st 2018 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 Applications are open NOW Student Loans from Banks Contact your local branch
Scholarships & Bursaries Scholarships Entrance & Application Check BYOD email for The Scholarship Report Binders in back of Guidance Various Criteria (academic, extra-curricular, financial need) www.peelschools.org/students/scholarships www.ontarioscholarships.ca www.scholarshipscanada.com www.yconic.com Bursaries Entrance awards by school Academic & Needs-based
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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 17 th, 2018 College Applications DUE February 1 st, 2018
To the Port Credit S.S. Graduating Class of 2018