7/2/2015 Brantford Collegiate Institute Congratulations Future BCI Alumni!

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Brantford Collegiate Institute

Congratulations Future BCI Alumni!

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Graduation and Exit Planning Assembly 2014

Welcome and Introductions Be proactive – Twitter @bciguidance Something a little different –

The Exit Plan– a Timeline 4 pathways- an overview Returning grade 12s (12+) Electronicinfo Show me the Money!!

How we communicate…You don’t want to miss a thing…

Announcements Whiteboard outside guidance office Twitter @bciguidance Bulletin Boards outside guidance Video message board in atrium Website

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Finishing up at BCI.

Do you have what you need to graduate? Community service hours –Deadline June 30th

Must attend Grad meeting!!! April 28th. All students that intend on graduating need to be there.

Grad letters, commencement forms, award applications, gown sizing – all done there

Did you know…only 1 diploma can ever be issued so keep it safe

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Not staying for Semester 2?

Let us know you are not returning for semester 2

Continue to follow us on twitter Come into main office to get graduation

information sheet in April Make sure you have everything you need

to move on Come in to get your grad photos done

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Where do you go from here?…

4 Pathways Work Apprenticeship College University Returning to BCI ?

Which pathway are you taking?…

Pathway #1

Entering the Workplace If you are entering the work force

straight from high school then you need to come to the CareerLink employment services session.

A representative from CareerLink will be there to answer questions and give advice

DATE: November 18 at 11:30 in Conference Room A

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Pathway #1

Entering the WorkplaceOther ResourcesSt. Leonard’s Career Resource Centre www.st-leonards.com/YEC.htmlBrant Jobs -www.brantjobs.ca

Another Idea:Ask friends and family if they know ofsomeone who is hiring

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Pathway #2

Apprenticeships4 Sectors Construction Industrial Motive Power Service*Over 150 serviceable trades in

Ontario in the various sectors

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More On Apprenticeships

Three Ways to Enter a Skilled Trade in Ontario from Grade 12 1. Find an employer who is willing to train you 2. Enter a Pre-apprenticeship Training Program 3. Complete a college diploma that relates to your preferred trade.

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And even more on Apprenticeships…

Come to the Apprenticeship Information Session

DATE: November 13 at 11:30 in Conference Room A

Come with your questions

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Pathway #3

College Apply online at:

www.ontariocolleges.ca

“Equal Consideration”* Deadline: February 1, 2015*“Equal Consideration” means that this

is the deadline for competitive programs. All other programs will accept applications past that date. We recommend that you apply by Feb. 1.

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College Application Help No excuses!!!

Get the step-by-step sheet that will help you apply. Available at the end of this session and in guidance.

Read the download on the ontariocolleges.ca site

Come to the help sessions on December 9th, 10th, and 11th in room 402 at 11:30.

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Pathway #4

University Need a minimum of six 4U or 4M courses English 4U Specific courses and minimum average are

required for admission – check prerequisites and averages on electronicinfo

If program wants a personal profile or essay with your application? – do it!!

Questions? Meet with your guidance counsellor

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information about every university program in Ontario

Prerequisite/recommended courses and averages information

tuition information School-specific award information Residence information Up-to-date information regarding

changes in program requirements

www.electronicinfo.ca

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University Application Info

Deadline: January 14, 2015 Apply online at the Ontario

Universities’ Application Centre www.ouac.on.ca

$140 for 3 choices, $47 for each additional choice

**To apply out of province, contact the desired university directly to get application directions and address for Guidance to send transcripts

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Applying to University

Be proactive! Watch application tutorial on ouac.ca

website Get step-by-step help sheets from guidance

(available after this session) Attend university visits Come to the lunch time application help

sessions Dec 9th, 10th, 11th -Room 402 at 11:30

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GEDSB has new student information system.

We want to ensure that your information gets transferred to OCAS and OUAC

College bound students -once you have applied, please come to guidance and sign the sheet indicated that you have applied

University bound students – when you return in January, check your biographic data, any gr 11 or 12 marks, and that the correct sem1 and sem2 courses are present.

If not, see Mrs. Schott in guidance ASAP

Important for students applying to college or university!!!

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Purpose – Use the year to plan to make a good decision.

Summer school? Take in the summer between 12 and 12+

February -Career Cruising -choose 6 courses -we don’t know which semester each class will happen

need 3 courses a semester to be considered fulltime

If decide in June not returning…let us know!

Planning to Return to BCI?

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Show me the Money!!!

Graduating StudentsAlumni AwardsCommencement Awards

All students planning on continuing to post-secondary education OSAPEntrance ScholarshipsCommunity Scholarships/Bursaries

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BCI Alumni Association Scholarships

Available to ALL full-time students in their graduating year

Students must be registered in six senior courses in their graduating year to be eligible for the award(s).

Students enrolled in French Immersion and Laurier may include program specific courses that were offered in Year 3 in their best six subjects.

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BCI Alumni Association Scholarships

based on the average of the best 6 subjects taken in their graduating year.

any level – U, C or O! Not a competition. Anyone who applies and

had the marks, gets the money 80-84.5% =$150 85-89.9% =$250 + certificate 90+% = $500 + certificate

Applications –available at grad meeting in April

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BCI Alumni Association Scholarships

Application deadline in June Mail your application to the address

supplied on the application – do not hand into Guidance!!

Awards given at Commencement in October.

Only 37 students applied last year!! A rep from the Alumni will be here at

the April 28th Grad meeting to answer any questions you may have

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BCI Commencement Awards

15 Commencement Awards available for graduating students

Check criteria Apply in writing – Explain why you

are the best candidate for the awards.

Applications due in June Only about 30 students applied last

year…

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www.osap.gov.on.ca Opens up in May OSAP is between you and the post-

secondary institution you are attending – nothing we do

Check out the OSAP estimator now on the OSAP website.

OSAP Information Session Date : APRIL (exact date TBA)

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Community Scholarships

Under Guidance on school website –see Scholarship Table

Updated regularly - check often Deadlines throughout the year Hard copy of applications available (while

supplies last) in Guidance Mr. Spivak is the counsellor in charge of

scholarship information

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Additional Help for $$$ at BCI

Financial Literacy session Date: TBA -probably January

OSAP session Date: TBA April

www. scholarshipscanada webinars– When available - Dates will be

announced/tweeted

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Financial InformationRecap

What/When to apply– Alumni Awards –June deadline– Commencement Awards –June deadline– OSAP – Site opens in May– Scholarships/Bursaries –ongoing

throughout the year

How to Access-Websites-Guidance office-Listen to announcements and follow us

on twitter

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START PLANNING TODAY!! Be Proactive!!

Check our guidance white board, follow us on twitter @bciguidance, and listen to announcements.

Make an appointment with your guidance counsellor if you have any questions or concerns

Be tuned in and be proactive BCI has1400 students and 4 of us

Good luck!