BANTING MEMORIAL H. S. What you need to know to get you where you want to go!

BANTING MEMORIAL H. BANTING MEMORIAL H. S.S.

What you need to know What you need to know to get you where you want to go!to get you where you want to go!

ONTARIO SECONDARY ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA SCHOOL DIPLOMA

In order to be granted an O.S.S.D., a student must: Earn 30 Credits

- 18 Compulsory - 12 Optional

Complete 40 hours of Community Service

Successfully complete the Grade 10 Literacy Test

Time in school: 17,000 hours (K-12)

Time working: 80,000 hours

Post secondary and career planning is important!

The “Old” World of WORK

WORK Retire DieBorn School

The “Emerging” World of Work

Born SchoolWork

Training

Unemployment

Training

Time Off

Work

Training

Time OffRetire

Die

Work

Unemployment

Unemployment TrainingTime Off

Work

Training

Training

Work

Work

Acquire Transferable Skills

communication skills relationship building problem solving entrepreneurial thinking collaboration and teamwork leadership abilitiesThese soft skills will always be in demand, and having a

variety of short-term or part-time jobs can be a great way to learn them.

That is the best way to prepare for the job market of tomorrow!

CAREER CAREER PLANNINGPLANNING

Step 1: SELF-ASSESSMENT

Step 2: LABOUR MARKET

Step 3: DECISION MAKING

JOB SEARCH

EMPLOYABILITY

Step 1: Self AssessmentStep 1: Self AssessmentFactors In Career DiscoveryFactors In Career Discovery

CAREEROR

GOAL

Hours of Work

Educational Requirements

PhysicalRequirements

Geographical Location

Wages/Income

Job Duties

Environment

Occupational Demand

Industry Information

Economic Trends

Labour Market Trends

Adapted from: Career Pathways, Norman Amundson & Gray Poehnell

Education & Training

Health Issues

Interests

Personal Traits

Hopes & Dreams Abilities

Life/Work Experience

Values

Lifestyle Activities

10 million Baby Boomers (1946-1964) <6 million Baby Bust (1965-1979) 7 million Baby Echo (1980-2000) NOW - 7 million Canadians over 55 In 2020, 1:5 Canadians over 65

Step 2:Step 2: LABOUR MARKETLABOUR MARKET Demographics and Future Trends

LABOUR MARKETLABOUR MARKETwhat you may hear in the media…what you may hear in the media…

“Generation Jobless”/ “The New Underclass”

Facts: 1976 2010Unemployment Rate: 8% 5%

Average Salary: 14,600. 49,300.

Working in Field of Study: 80% 82%

HOT JOBS(fastest growing jobs on Workopolis/Maclean’s)

Financial advisor Environmental Technicians/Technologists Health field: Nurses; Psychiatric Nurses; Elder-care

services coordinator Information Technology: Online community manager;

app developers; privacy regulators; big data analysts; encryption specialists; web content strategist

Truck & Transport Service Technician & Drivers Sales Representatives Social Services

SOME…did not even exist a decade ago!!

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Step 3: DECISION MAKING

So… What are My Options??So… What are My Options??

APPRENTICESHIP practical method of

learning specific job skills.

observe a journeyperson and practise those skills on the job

earn while you learn receive a Certificate of

Qualification. you'll need your OSSD

(high school diploma)

Types of ApprenticeshipsConstruction sector Electrician, plumber,

drywall installer, roofer, welder, carpenter

Service Sector Baker, chef,

hairstylist, horticulturalist, early childhood educator, fruit grower

Industrial Sector Machinist, tool & die,

industrial electrician, water well driller

Motive Power Sector Avionics technician,

motor vehicle mechanic, auto body repair, ski lift technician

Requirements for an apprenticeship A high school diploma Many require math skills up to grade 12 Some technical areas may require physics

or chemistry Take OYAP or other School to Career

programs

Apprenticeship Facts (McCleans-Sept.2013)

By 2031 – Canada will be short 2.7 million workers

Where will the jobs be in the next decade?

Construction – 319,000 jobsOil and Gas - 5,850Mining - 112,000 (incl. heavy equipment operator, truck drivers, millwrights, welders, machine operators …)Automotive - 77,150Forestry - 40,000 – 120,000

High demand trades…$50.00 hr. is not an uncommon wage rate

Ontario Youth Ontario Youth Apprenticeship ProgramApprenticeship Program

OYAP is a school-work transition program

Apprenticeship may begin in grade 11 or 12 with the OYAP program

Students in the OYAP program may count their co-op hours towards their apprenticeship hours, thereby having a “head start” on their apprenticeship

www.oyap.com

SO...

YOU WANT TO GO TO COLLEGE!

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW?

COMMUNITY COLLEGE Job oriented/practical exp High employment rates – …. 91% of Canadian college

students find employment within 6 months of grad.

1 year or less - Certificates 2-3 years programs -earn a

Diploma Applied degrees may transfer to university

from college

SAMPLE COLLEGE PROGRAMSArts related programs

Fashion Design Graphic Design Illustration Animation Technical Theatre Production Advertising

Suggested high school courses Visual Art, Drama,

Communication Technology

Business Programs

E-Commerce Marketing Human Resources Financial Planning Accounting Travel and Tourism

Suggested High School Courses Entrepreneurship, Marketing Mathematics, Tourism

Community Services

Social Service Worker Early Childhood Educator Child and Youth Worker Police Foundations Educational Assistant

Suggested High School Courses Sociology, Law, Parenting Leadership and Peer Support

Health Care

Paramedic Practical Nurse Pharmacy Technician Occupational Therapy

Assistant Lab Technician Dental Hygienist

Suggested High School Courses Mathematics, Physical and

Health Education, Biology, Chemistry

College Admission Requirements OSSD which includes the required subjects

such as math, English, sciences – College, University or University/College courses in grades 11 and 12

Portfolio, resume Questionnaire, interview Aptitude testing or pre-tests Volunteer or work experience (coop ed)

Child and Youth Worker: Gr. 12 English (C or U) Recommended - Keyboarding ability, basic computer literacy and word processing)

Computer Programmer: Gr. 12 English (C or U) Gr. 12 C level math (MAP4C or MCT4C)

Pre-Service Firefighter: Gr. 12 English (C or U)any Gr. 12 math (C or U)Gr. 11 Biology (C) or Gr. 11 or 12 (U) Biology Gr. 12 Chemistry (C) or Gr. 11 or 12 (U) Chemistry or Gr. 12 (U) Exercise Science

•Selection based on academic grades, portfolio and testing results

•Volunteer work and team activities must be substantiated by hours, copies of certificates and reference letters

•Complete a Fire Aptitude Test consisting of mathematical reasoning, problem solving and analytical reasoning relating to firefighting

•Criminal Record check prior to practical experience

www.ontariocolleges.ca

For Example: Georgian College (2013-14)

So… You Want To Go To You Want To Go To UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY

What Do You Need To Know?

UNIVERSITY More theoretical and

abstract education Not necessarily job

specific Training for

professional jobs such as education, health care, engineering, law, physiotherapy

3-4 years - degree McMaster University

UNIVERSITY ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

6 grade 12 University and/or University/College courses including ENG4U

Prerequisite Courses must be U or M Supplementary application form for

some programs Scholarships often require community

and extracurricular involvement, leadership

SAMPLE UNIVERSITY PROGRAMSArts Related Programs Literature Sociology History Languages Music Psychology Geography Economics Philosophy Peace Studies Political Science

Suggested Admission Requirements ENG4U1 and other Canadian

& World Studies, Social Science & Humanities Course

Business Related Programs Accounting

Economics Marketing Finance Human Resources Information systems

Suggested Admission Requirements ENG4U1, one or two grade 12

U math courses – MHF4U1 –Advanced Functions

Consider CIA4U1 – Economics, BAT4M1 - Accounting

Engineering RelatedPrograms Mechanical Civil Chemical

Electrical Software & Game Design Mechanical

Computer Biomedical

Materials

Suggested AdmissionRequirements ENG4U1, MCV4U1- Calculus

and Vectors, MHV4U1 – Advanced Functions, SCH4U - Chemistry, SPH4U - Physics

Science RelatedPrograms Biology Biochemistry Medical Radiation Sciences Mathematics and Statistics Chemistry Kinesiology Physics and Astronomy Geography and Earth

SciencesSuggested AdmissionRequirements ENG4U1, MHV4U1 or

MCV4U1, 2 or three of Biology, Chemistry or Physics

ExamplesExamples…… from Guelph from Guelph UniversityUniversity

(cutoffs - Fall 2015)(cutoffs - Fall 2015)

Bachelor of Arts: 83-88% - English (ENG4U)

- 5 additional 4U or 4m courses

Majors may include:

Anthropology, Art History, Classical Studies, Economics, English

Environmental Governance, French Studies, Geography, Hispanic

Studies, History, Info System /Human Behaviour, International Development,

Economics, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology,

Theatre Studies

www.ouac.on.cawww.ouac.on.ca

ExamplesExamples…… from Guelph from Guelph UniversityUniversity

(cutoffs - Fall 2015)(cutoffs - Fall 2015)

Bachelor of Science (Honours) :

Biological Sciences: 79 - 84% ENG4U, MHF4U, two from SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U. Two additional 4U/M courses. SCH4U, SPH4U and SBI4U are strongly recommended for all biological sciences.

Physical Sciences: 78- 81%ENG4U, MCV4U, two from SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U. Two additional 4U/M courses. SCH4U and SPH4U are strongly recommended for mathematical, computer, and physical sciences.

www.ouac.on.cawww.ouac.on.ca

Students who plan to enter the workforce Students who plan to enter the workforce directly after high school should…directly after high school should…

• complete your high school diploma requirements• consider taking cooperative education. It is an

important component of workplace preparation

• work with your guidance counsellor or “Focus” (employment centre) to create a personal portfolio (resume, cover letters, letters of reference, achievements etc.) to present to prospective employers

www.waytowork.ca www.focuscdc.on.ca

Workplace Destination

TRAVEL or GAP YEARTRAVEL or GAP YEAR____________________________________________________________________

What is a Gap Year? A year between high school graduation and the start of post-secondary

studies. Usually travel, volunteerism and/or work.

Gap Opportunities: Discover yourself and gain valuable experience Explore a new purpose or career path that is waiting to unfold Develop leadership skills Gain a richer cultural understanding Share your skills / talents with people and communities in need

How Do I Plan a Gap Year? www.vergemagazine.com www.projects-abroad.ca

See your Guidance counsellor or Mrs. Cross in Guidance

Whatever your choiceWhatever your choice…… there are many routes to the same there are many routes to the same destinationdestination……

High School(4, 4.5, 5

years)

Apprenticeship

College College > UniversityUniversity

University > CollegeWork > CollegeWork >

UniversityGAP/Travel

Work

Everyone enters the workforce, just at different times in our lives!

DonDon’’t be one of the 67% of adults whot be one of the 67% of adults who……

never make intentional, fully-informed post-secondary and career choices

and then

spend 50% of their conscious hours in work settings they do not like.

Unintentional Careers

KEY MESSAGES

1. Begin to make your own decisions, choices and mistakes!

2. Find ways to gain experience

3. Discover “Who You Are” ! …do some self-awareness questionaires and start

researching your post-secondary options

4. Access Your Allies…meet with your Guidance counsellor or SERT to make sure you are on track for all your Diploma requirements

KEY MESSAGES

5. Start you research NOW!!!

6. If you need more time to think, take it!!!

KNOW….There is no “best program pathway” – apprenticeship, college, university, or work…

BUT

There is one that is best for YOU!

For your course selections you may wishto consider…

Co-operative Education

Specialist High Skills Major

a specialized program that allows you to focus your learning on a specific economic sector

Banting has 4 SHSM’s:

Agri-Business Health and Wellness - Fitness and Health Promotion Horticulture and Landscaping Transportation - Recreational vehicles

What does it involve? a bundle of 4 major credits in the area of specialization Contextualized learning activities in 3 other courses (English, Math, Science or Business) 2 periods of related cooperative education Experiential learning and reach-ahead activities Industry recognized certifications

When you graduate…

There is a red seal on your diploma There is a notification on your transcript that you have participated in

the program You will receive a student record card that lists your courses and

certifications Increasingly being recognized by post-secondary institutions

If you are interested, visit Mrs. Vojin in Guidance