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Time in school: 17,000 hours (K-12) Time working: 80,000 hours Post secondary and career planning is important!
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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!!
ApprentiApprenticeshipceship
ColleCollegege
UniveUniversityrsity
WorkpWorkplacelace
Travel / GAP Travel / GAP yearyear
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