CAREER AND POST SECONDARY ADVISOR: MS. KIM JEW kjew@deltasd.bc.ca Website: deltasecondarycareercentre.weebly.com Power point available on website
LADDERING YOUR WAY TO APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRADES Post Secondary education that combines paid, workbased training with technical training in a classroom or shop setting Apprenticeships can range from 1 to 5 years but most require 4 years to complete
DURING HIGHSCHOOL o YOUTH TRAIN IN TRADES = School based training o YOUTH WORK IN TRADES = Work placement AFTER HIGHSCHOOL o o A Pre-apprenticeship Foundation program or training with an Employer Trade programs (BCIT) have continuous enrolment, waitlists should be researched. Students may want to consider writing Pre-tests in Grade 11 or 12 to enhance wait list opportunities
YOUTH TRAIN IN TRADES YOUTH WORK IN TRADES Electrician North Delta Secondary (BCIT Satellite Campus) Carpenter North Delta Secondary Auto Service Technician 1 Seaquam Professional Cook Seaquam Industry Training Up to 16 credits Opportunity to receive $1000 Award Baking & Pastry Arts VCC Metal Fabricator BCIT Millwright Kwantlen Motorcycle Technician BCIT Plumber Kwantlen Welder - Kwantlen Auto Refinishing Prep VCC Mason/Bricklayer Kwantlen Commercial Painter Finishing Trades Institute See Mr. Mynott for more information
What is it? Training to prepare students for entry-level employment in a trade area of their choice. Where can I apply? Most schools offering trade programs have FOUNDATION programs: o BCIT o Kwantlen Polytechnic University o Vancouver Community College Apprenticeship Upon completion of a program, students may seek employment as apprentices. Also receive their Level 1 training certification Trades Discovery Program at BCIT for men and women 16 week training program in approximately 20 different technical and trades fields (must write pre-test in English, Math & Mechanical reasoning) Currently small waitlist
UBC Language 11 Pre Calculus 11 OR Foundations Math 12 Science 11 3 Approved academic Grade 12 courses Faculty of Arts Minimum English grade for admission 70% either or (includes provincial exam) Vancouver campus only
UBC Faculty of Science Language 11 Pre Calculus 11 Chemistry 11 Physics 11 Pre Calculus 12 Science 12 (Physics, Chem, Bio, Geology) One approved academic Grade 12 course Faculty of Applied Science Language 11 Pre Calculus 11 Chemistry 11 Physics 11 Chemistry 12 Physics 12 Pre Calculus 12 Calculus 12 recommended Minimum 80% Math 12 Students attending school across Canada will most likely require Calculus 12 for Engineering Science and Business programs
UBC Faculty of Commerce Pre Calculus 11 Language 11 Science 11 Faculty of Education School of Kinesiology Pre Calculus 11 or Foundations Math 12 Language 11 Science 11 Pre Calculus 12 2 approved academic Grade 12 courses 600600 seats available for Commerce/Over 5000 applicants Video essays required at the time of application One of Pre Calculus 12, Bio 12, Chem 12, Geology 12, Physics 12 2 approved academic Grade 12 course
UBC Approved Academic Grade 12 courses Advanced Placement courses BC First Nations Studies 12 Biology 12 Calculus 12 Chemistry 12 Computer Information Systems 12 (except UBC Vancouver) Computer Programming 12 (except UBC Vancouver) Economics 12 English Literature 12 or First Peoples Français Langue 12 or French 12 (not both) Geography 12 (SFU, UBC O, UVIC will accept as an approved Science but not UBC Van) Geology 12 German 12, Japanese 12, Mandarin 12, Punjabi 12, Spanish 12 History 12 Language 12 taught in any BC school but not challenge exams Law 12 Pre-Calculus 12 Physics 12 Social Justice 12 (except UBC Vancouver) Sustainable Resources 12 (except UBC Vancouver) SFU Add to the list Any Challenge Exam 12 Comparative Civilizations 12 Philosophy 12 (must be a 4 credit course) Foundations Math 12 UVIC Add to the list Any Challenge Exam 12 Comparative Civilizations 12 Foundations of Math 12 Fine Art 12 (for the Fine Arts Faculty only Universities in BC require and 3 additional Grade 12 courses however, some universities across Canada require 4 additional courses
UBC Okanagan Faculty of Arts Faculty of Science Science 11 Math 11 No second language requirement 3 approved academic Grade 12 courses Chemistry 11 Pre Calculus 11 No second language requirement Pre Calculus 12 1 approved course from Physics 12, Chem 12, Bio 12, Geology 12, Geography 12 and 1 approved academic grade 12 course
UBC Okanagan School of Nursing Chemistry 11 Biology 11 Pre-Calculus 11 OR Foundations Math 12 Biology 12 Chemistry 12 One other approved Gr 12 course Human Kinetics One of Chem 11, Physics 11 Pre-Calculus 11 or Foundations 12 Biology 12, Pre- Calculus 12 One other approved academic Gr. 12 course
SFU SFU will accept a beginners language 11 Faculty of Arts Language 11 (can be beginners) Pre Calculus 11 OR Foundations Math 11 Science 11 3 approved academic Grade 12 courses Faculty of Science Pre Calculus 11 Language 11 Chemistry 11 Physics 11 Pre Calculus 12 Two of: Bio 12, Chem 12, Physics 12, Geology 12, Geography 12 Kinesiology is in the Science Faculty
SFU Faculty of Applied Sciences Pre Calculus 11 Language 11 Physics & Chemistry 11 Pre Calculus 12 Physics 12 Chemistry 12 Calculus 12 recommended Faculty of Business Language 11 Pre Calculus 11 Science 11 Pre Calculus 12 2 approved academic Grade 12 courses
SFU Math Requirement To satisfy the quantitative skills requirement all applicants must present a minimum grade of 70% in the applicable math course required for admission. Applicants with a grade of 60-69% must either: Score a 70% (20/30) on a Diagnostic Skills Exam Or Achieve at least a C grade in a Foundational Course within the 1st 30 credits at SFU. Students with less than 60% will be denied admission
SFU Literacy Requirement All students must demonstrate their competence in English literacy as part of the admission process. This can be demonstrated through achievement in grade 12 courses, transfer courses or by other means. Students who do not meet these targets may still be accepted but will be required to take a foundational learning course to review and improve their skills. A grade of 75% or higher in Eng 12 (after provincial exams) or Eng lit 12, you have met this requirement. A grade of 60-74% before you are admitted to SFU, you must score a 4 or better on the essay portion of the LPI and 50% on parts 1-3, or be required to take a Foundation of Academic Literacy course once you are at SFU. Note: Students with below 60% will not be admitted
UVIC Faculty of Social Sciences Faculty Humanities No second language requirement Pre Calculus 11 or Foundations Math 11 Science 11 Pre-Calculus 11 or Foundations Math 11 Science 11 3 approved academic Grade 12 courses 3 approved academic Grade 12 courses
UVIC Faculty of Science Pre-Calculus 11 Chemistry 11 Physics 11 Faculty of Engineering Pre Calculus 11 Physics 11 Chemistry 11 Pre-Calculus 12 (min 60%) 2 approved Science 12 courses (Bio, Physics, Chem, Geology, Geography Pre Calculus 12 (73%) Physics 12 1 approved academic Grade 12 course (Chemistry recommended)
Online courses UBC Must be 100% completed by Feb 1 if the student wishes to use their Distributed Learning course in the calculation of their competitive admission average Distributed learning courses completed by June 30 can be used to meet pre-requisites but will not be used in the calculation of their competitive admission average SFU & UVIC 100% should be completed by end of April for SFU 100% should be completed by end of May for UVIC
DOUGLAS COLLEGE Students are accepted with general entry requirements ( C or its equivalent) Career Programs will have additional pre-requisites. Course selection will be based on gpa and application date Students can transfer to a University after 24 credits SFU/DOUGLAS Degree Program: areas of study Arts, Social Sciences, Environment, Science Pay Douglas tuition rates ($1,465 per semester vs. $2,660 at SFU) Smaller class sizes Transfer paperwork not required (credits registered at both institutions) CAPILANO UNIVERSITY University Transfer Students are admitted based on their GPA of and three other academic grade 12 courses. Minimum 60% is required Career programs will have additional pre-requisites Students can transfer to another Post Secondary institution after 24 credits
Students are accepted with general entry requirements (High school graduation) for the Arts and Science (General) University studies. Career programs will have additional pre-requisites Students can transfer to a University after 24 credits Dietetics Program (admission requirements high school graduation) Biology 1115 Eng 12 C+, Bio 12 C+, Chem 11 C+ Chemistry 1120 Chem 12 with A or B and Pre-Calculus 12 with C 27 Eng 12 80% Calculus 1171 Pre-Calculus 12 A SFU/LANGARA Degree Program: move between both institutions to complete a BA or BSC Pay Langara tuition rates Smaller class sizes Langara and the University of Sussex: Earn Bachelor of Laws LLB in a 5 year program 60 UT credits at Langara, earn a 3.1 gpa, to guarantee a seat at the U of Sussex Transfer Agreements Queens University (guaranteed 3 rd year entry to 17 programs), York University, St. Mary s University, University of Saskatchewan, University of Alberta, Royal Roads University, University of New Orleans, UK, Australia
KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY Students are accepted with general entry requirements ( C+ or its equivalent). Students will need to obtain a C+ in to enroll directly in a University level English course. Career programs will have additional prerequisites Students can transfer to another Post Secondary Institution after 24 credits Bachelor of Science in Nursing Students must complete a Foundations Health certificate consisting of 10 required courses C+ Biology 12 B Chemistry 11 C+ Foundations 11 - B New Programs: Bachelor of Arts, Major in Political Science Bachelor of Science, Major in Physics Bachelor of Science, Major in Health Science Bachelor of Horticulture Science, Major in Urban Ecosystems
BCIT Each Technology Programs has specific requirements. Non Competitive Entry Accepted on a first qualified basis Finance Diploma o 67%, Math 11 67% (accepted into the program with 67% with proof of registration in ) Competitive Entry Bachelor of Science in Nursing o B, Chemistry 11 B, Biology 12 C+, Pre-Calculus 11 C+ or Pre Calculus 12 C or Foundations Math 11 B or Foundations Math 12 C+ PLUS 30 Post Secondary credits Civil Engineering o B, Chemistry 12 - B, Physics 12 - B, Pre-Calculus 12- B Some programs are not accessible to students directly from high school Trades program Pre-Tests: Students in trade programs should consider writing pre-tests for Math and/or English to access the waitlist prior to graduation
UBC Vancouver ADMISSION AVERAGES For all Faculties, students must obtain a minimum gpa of 85% + UBC Okanagan General Admission mid to high 70 s Nursing mid to high 80 s Engineering high 70 s to low 80 s Average gpa: 93% Min. English grade 70% in either Eng 11 or 12 Personal Profile: used to assess preparedness for university UVIC Humanities & Social Sciences 75-82% Engineering 85-90% Computer Science 80-85% Sciences 78-82% Fine Arts 75-80% Human & Social Development 75-80% Business (supplemental) 80-85% Health Info Science 75-80% Average gpa: 84% If there is a big difference (20% or more) between the course grade and the provincial exam grade, UBC reserves the right to use the exam grade only when calculating gpa SFU Arts & Social Science 80% Business (supplemental) 83% Education 87% Science 85% Applied Science 88% Communication, Art, Tech 78-82% Conditional offers were made on first term grades of 90+%
Associate Degree in Arts & Science Fulfills the first 2 years of a 4 year undergraduate degree at a University Douglas, Langara, Kwantlen, Capilano Transfer to a university 3rd year Kwantlen Polytechnic University Business Administration Diploma Transfer to a university 3rd year Langara College Kinesiology Diploma Transfer to UBC, SFU, UVIC 3rd year to complete a degree in Kinesiology
University Transfer Programs UBC 2 years Langara College 2 years SFU 2 years 4 years Bachelors degree UVIC 2 years
Leadership Program Overview Want to gain work experience, develop leadership skills and meet new friends? This work experience program is designed to offer leadership training where you will BUILD leadership skills through communication and team building activities DEVELOP excellent public speaking and presentation skills GAIN a comprehensive knowledge of Port Metro Vancouver Following the training students will be provided with a variety of opportunities to complete their 100 volunteer hours Receive $1,500 Bursary for your work Must participate in a 5 day training session taking place either over Spring Break or after the Canada Day weekend in July Meeting on February 8 th with the Port Metro representative Lunch hour, Room 1722
What Do Students Do Now? Career Centre Make an appointment to go over course selection Sign up sheet available at the Career Centre More information available on my website www.deltasecondarycareercentre.weebly.com Office hours: Monday to Thursday 8:15-3:15 604-946-4194 Local 258 Email address: kjew@deltasd.bc.ca Power point available on my website Feb 23 Parent/Teacher Interviews Will be available for 20 minute appointments from 1-7 pm