MY CAREER PATH

I am not one of those lucky people that knows exactly what I want to do after

graduation from high school. I’s still not 100% clear to me. I know I want to choose

a career with these things in mind.

• Something I like to do

• Pays well so I can support myself

• Has good benefits (i.e. medical, denial retirement etc.)

• Has opportunities like advancement or travel

• I like hands on work

• I like working with other people

• The hours I work are not important right now

Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.

Confucius

DECISIONS ….

If I choose to go to college or university I need to know:

• Where do I want to go to college or university?

• Costs

• How much

• How will I pay for it? Student loans, savings, parents, education ,

bursaries, investment etc.

• Will I need to pay for housing, food, transportation etc.

• How long will it take me?

• Can I get a good job once I have finished my education?

• Each quedtion leads to another question ????

After taking quite a few career choices quizzes and researching different

careers “Healthcare” and “Skilled Trades” careers seem to be good options

for me. I think both could be a good choice because:

• There is a variety of different types of jobs in Healthcare and the Trades

• There is a demand for both types of workers

• Both jobs could pay well, have good benefits, a possibility of advancement

and travel.

• I think my personality could be suited to Healthcare or Trades careers.

• I can work with my hands and my head.

HEALTHCAREHealthcare technicians are employed in almost every area of health care and

have a wide range of skills, responsibilities, and certifications, depending

upon their specialty. Examples of areas where Healthcare technicians are the

Lab, Respiratory, Radiology, Pharmacy. After researching Healthcare jobs I

have narrowed my search I am considering Radiology?

MEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGY

MEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA

• Fees, entire program$18. 986 (Year: 1 $,9479 Year 2: 9,507)

• 2 consecutive years – alternating terms of theory/labs with

clinical placements in the field

• Students will undertake extensive unpaid work experience at

radiography sites during their education

• Earning potential

MEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGISTS

• Can earn anywhere from approximately $26.00 – 35.00 per hour.

• Employers usually have very good benefit packages

• Good chance of finding employment Some job orpportunitues involve

travel

• Usually part of union

• Opportunities for advancement

• Earning a medical Radiography technology is good base for other

certificates.

TRADES

TRADESWhat are the Trades?

When people think of skilled trades, there are a few that immediately spring to mind. The reality is that there are more than 200 designated trades in Canada. Generally, these trades fall within four main categories:

• Construction, which includes trades such as electrician, carpenter, plumbers, welders, heavy equipment operators and painter.

• Transportation, which includes automotive service technicians, aviation technicians, automotive painters etc.

• Manufactures which includes tool and disc makers, industrial mechanics (mill wright) metal fabricators and more.

• Service, including trades such as horticulture, chefs, hairstylists etc.

WELDING

Graduates will be well prepared for a variety of job opportunities

in metal-working industries such as aerospace, construction,

energy production, transportation, manufacturing, agriculture,

and more so I chose welding as a possible career. Once I have

received my Red Seal certificate for welding I may decide to

obtain more training in another trade or use my Red Seal

certificate as a stepping stone towards becoming a Engineer.

WELDER APPRENTICE LEVEL 1 AND LEVEL 2 Course length: 8-weeks (each)

Course Description:

• Introductory program that prepares learners for entry level positions as apprentice welders in most sectors of the economy including manufacturing, construction, transportation, resource extraction, and resource development. Students engage in a variety of classroom and shop activities. In the classroom, they learn theoretical principals of welding. Shop sessions provide the hands on opportunity to learn processes and master practical welding skills. (ITA Standardized written exam after Level 1 and Level 2)

• Credentials Awarded: Certificate of Completion

• Recommended work based hours:

After completion of the program, it’s recommended that students gain another 2,700 hours of hands-on field experience before returning to school for Level 3 Technical Training.

WELDER APPRENTICE LEVEL 3 WELDING

• Course Length: 8-weeks

• Course Requirements:For certified Foundation Level Welders and for indentured apprentices who have 3,000 hours or more of Workplace-Based Training)

• Credentials Awarded:

• Upon completion of Level 3 Welding, students write the Interprovincial (IP) Welding Exam. Those with a passing grade on the IP and 4,500 hours of Workplace-Based Training earn:

• Welding Certificate of Qualification

• Interprovincial (IP) Red Seal Standard

SPECIALTY METALS ENDORSEMENT -(OPTIONAL)• Course Length: 5-week

• Course Requirements: Certificate of Qualification or Certificate of

Apprenticeship

• Course Description:

• For certified welders who wish to expand their skill sets, gain advanced

certification, and enhance career opportunities.

• Credentials Awarded: Specialty Metals Endorsement

• Upon completion of the program, successful completion of a

standardized exam, and 5,400 hours of field experience, a “Specialty

Metals Endorsement” will be affixed to the welder’s existing Certificate of

Qualification.

REFLECTIVE RESPONSE

• It is expensive to go to college or university

• I don’t think I have to decide what I have to do for career for

the rest of my life. I don’t just get one shot at making the right

choice; I think I can change my mind and my job.

• Working isn’t all work, sometimes its fun too.

• Having a job you love and that pays well is a good goal.