““Be the change you want to Be the change you want to see in the world.” see in the world.” Mohandas GandhiMohandas Gandhi

Adapted from

a Presentation

Prepared by

Leah Percival

D. Livingston

April 2011

Career & Course Planning:A Goal-Setting Approach

• Bridges to explore career interests• Post-Secondary options & entry requirements

– University Program Admissions– Other Post-Secondary Training Opportunities– Direct Entry into Workforce / Career

• BC Dogwood graduation requirements• Course planning with a goal in mind• Dare to Dream

Bridges – Exploring Career Interests

• Access the program at school or home– Check with Ms. Azak or Dr. Hansen for login info

• Choices Explorer – online articles• Choices Planner – building powerful plans• Ability Profiler – helps identify strengths• Self Discovery Assessment• Learning Style InventoryPart of BC’s Planning 10 & Grad Transitions

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Simon Fraser University SFU Programs at a glance

• Applied Sciences• Arts and Social Sciences

– General – Criminology –– World Literature –– Teachers of English –

– Graduate & Undergraduate –

• Business Administration• Communication, Art and Te

chnology- TechOne- Interactive Arts & Technology

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• Education• Science – Science – Math –

• Compare University Admission Requirements

COMPUTING SCIENCEFaculty of Applied Sciences

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:Software systems, Computing science, Applied

Sciences. (admission average: 80% or higher)

Grade 11 Courses(Must be passed, but grades are not used to

calculate your admission average)• English 11, or French language 11• Language 11 (includes beginners language

11, American sign language 11 or 12, and language 12 courses)

Grade 12 Courses (Your admission average is calculated on four

approved grade 12 level courses on either the final school mark or the final blended {course & provincial} mark, whichever is higher)

• English 12• Principles of math 12• One of Biology 12/Chemistry 12/Physics 12

• One additional approved course from the following list:

• BC First Nations Studies 12,• English Literature 12;• History 12,• Principles of Math 12,• Biology 12, • Chemistry 12,• Geography 12,• Geology 12,• Physics 12.

• French 12 or Francais langue seconde 12,• German 12,• Japanese 12,• Mandarin 12,• Punjabi 12,• Spanish 12,

Computing Science Career Options

•Software Engineers•Network Administrators•Database Developers•Video Game Developers•And more.

ENGINEERING SCIENCEFaculty of Applied Sciences

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSMechatronic systems engineering, Engineering

science, Applied sciences. (Admission average: 80% or higher)

Grade 11 courses(Must be passed, but grades are not used to

calculate your admission average)• English 11 or Francais premiere langue 11• Language 11 ( includes beginner’s language

11, American sign language 11, or 12, and language 12 courses.)

• Science 11 ( includes Applications of Physics 12, Biology 11, Chemistry 11, Earth Science 11, Forests 11, IB Environmental Systems 11, Principles of Physics 11)

Grade 12 Courses(your admission average is calculated on four

approved grade 12 level courses on either the final school mark or the final blended {course & provincial} mark, whichever is higher)

• English 12• Principles of Math12• Chemistry 12• Physics 12

Engineering Science Career Options

•Mechanical design•CAD/CAM•Strain and stress modeling•Simulations & design using MATLAB & LabVIEW•Control system Theory•Hierarchy, polyarchy, heterarchy & hybrid architectures•Control algorithms•Electronic circuits•Analog & digital circuit analysis & design•Digital signal processing•Circuit simulations using HSPICE•IC circuit design & production•Network communications•Real-time programming•Embedded & hard drive design•Sensor & actuator design & Production.

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EXPLORATIONSFaculty of Arts and Social Sciences

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSExplorations, Arts and social sciences ( admission

average 82% or higher)Grade 11 courses(must be passed, but grades are not used to

calculate your admission average)• English 11 or Francais premiere langue 11• Language 11 ( includes beginner’s language

11, American sign language 11 or 12, and language 12 courses)

• Science 11 ( includes applications of physics 12, Biology 11, Chemistry 11, Earth science 11, Forests 11, IB Environmental Systems 11, Principles of Physics 11)

• Principles of Math 11 with a minimum grade of 60%

Grade 12 courses(your admission average is calculated on four

approved grade 12 level courses on either the final school mark or the final blended {course & provincial} mark, whichever is higher)

• English 12Three additional approved courses from the

following list: BC First Nations studies 12• English Literature 12; History 12,• Principles of Math 12, Biology 12• Chemistry 12, Geography 12,• Geology 12, Physics 12. • French language 12 Or francais langue

seconde 12• German 12, Japanese 12• Mandarin 12, Punjab 12, Spanish 12,

Explorations Undergraduate Programs:

•Anthropology•Archeology•Cognitive science•Economics•English•First Nations Studies•French•French Cohort•Gender, Sexuality and women’s studies•Gerontology•Hellenic Studies•History•Humanities•International studies•Labor studies•Languages•Legal studies•Linguistics•Philosophy, World literature•Political Science, Statistics•Psychology, Sociology

CriminologyFaculty of Arts and Social Sciences

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSCriminology, Arts and social sciences (admission

average 82% or higher)Grade 11 courses(must be passed, but grades are not used to calculate

your admission average)• English 11 or Francais premiere langue 11• Language 11 ( includes beginner’s language 11,

American sign language 11 or 12, and language 12 courses)

• Science 11 ( includes Applications of Physics 12, Biology 11, Chemistry 11, Earth science 11, Forests 11, IB Environmental Systems 11, Principles of Physics 11)

• Principles of Math 11 with a minimum grade of 60%

Grade 12 courses(your admission average is calculated on four

approved grade 12 level courses on either the final school mark or the final blended {course& provincial } mark, whichever is higher)

• English 12• Three additional approved courses from the

following list: BC First nations Studies 12• English Literature 12; History 12,• Principles of Math 12, Biology 12• Chemistry 12, Geography 12,• Geology 12, Physics 12. • French language 12 Or francais langue

seconde 12• German 12, Japanese 12• Mandarin 12, Punjab 12, Spanish 12,

Criminology Undergraduate Programs:•Year 2-4 (complete BA)•Criminology•Criminology (police studies)

Criminology Graduate & Professional Programs•After year 4 ( Complete MA or PhD)•Criminology Master’s Program•Criminology Doctoral Program.

WORLD LITERATURE + MATEFACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSWorld literature, Arts and Social Sciences

(admission average: 82% or higher)Grade 11 Courses(must be passed, but grades are not used to

calculate your admission average)• English 11 or Francais premiere langue 11• Language 11 ( includes beginner’s language

11, American sign language 11 or 12, and language 12 courses)

• Science 11 ( includes Applications of Physics 12, Biology 11, Chemistry 11, Earth science 11, Forests 11, IB Environmental Systems 11, Principles of Physics 11)

• Principles of Math 11 with a minimum grade of 60%

Grade 12 Courses(your admission average is calculated on four

approved grade 12 level courses on either the final school mark or the final blended {course & provincial} mark, whichever is higher)

• English 12• Three additional approved courses from the

following list: BC First Nations Studies 12,• English Literature 12; History 12,• Principles of Math 12, Biology 12• Chemistry 12, Geography 12,• Geology 12, Physics 12. • French language 12 Or francais langue

seconde 12• German 12, Japanese 12• Mandarin 12, Punjab 12, Spanish 12,

World Literature & MATE Undergraduate Programs:•Year 2-4 Complete BA•World Literature

World Literature & MATE Graduate & Professional Programs:•After year 4 (Complete MA or PhD)•Master of Arts for Teachers of English (MATE)•Arts and Social Sciences Master’s Programs•Arts and Social Sciences Doctoral Programs

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Business AdministrationFaculty of Business Administration

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSBusiness Administration ( Admission average 80% or

higher)Grade 11 Courses • (must be passed, but grades are not used to

calculate your admission average) • English 11 or Francais premiere langue 11• Language 11 ( includes beginner’s language 11,

American sign language 11 or 12, and language 12 courses)

• Science 11 ( includes applications of physics 12, Biology 11, Chemistry 11, Earth science 11, Forests 11, IB Environmental Systems 11, Principles of Physics 11)

Grade 12 Courses(your admission average is calculated on four

approved grade 12 level courses on either the final school mark or the final blended {course& provincial} mark, whichever is higher.

Admission decisions for students applying for Fall 2011 will be based on a combination of a student’s academic performance and an assessment of their broad based admissions form.)

• English 12, Principles of math 12• Two additional approved courses from the

following list: BC First Nations Studies 12, English Literature 12; History 12,

• Principles of Math 12, Biology 12• Chemistry 12, Geography 12,• Geology 12, Physics 12. • French language 12 Or francais langue

seconde 12• German 12, Japanese 12• Mandarin 12, Punjab 12, Spanish 12,

Business Administration Undergraduate Programs

Year 2-4 (complete BBA)•Accounting – Honours•Entrepreneurship & Innovation•Finance•Human Resource management•International Business•Management Information Systems•Management Science•Marketing

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TechOneFaculty of Communication, Art and Technology

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSTechOne, Communication, Art & Technology(admission average: 80% or higher)Grade 11 Courses(Must be passed, but grades are not used to

calculate your admission average)• English 11 or Francais premiere langue 11• Language 11 ( includes beginner’s language

11, American sign language 11, or 12, and language 12 courses.)

• Science 11 ( includes Applications of Physics 12, Biology 11, Chemistry 11, Earth Science 11, Forests 11 IB Environmental Systems 11, Principles of Physics 11)

• Principles of Math 11 with a minimum grade of 60%

Grade 12 courses(your admission average is calculated on four

approved grade 12 level courses on either the final school mark or the final blended {course & provincial} mark, whichever is higher)

• English 12• Three additional approved courses from the

following list: BC First Nations Studies 12,• English Literature 12; History 12,• Principles of Math 12, Biology 12• Chemistry 12, Geography 12,• Geology 12, Physics 12. • French language 12 Or francais langue

seconde 12• German 12, Japanese 12• Mandarin 12, Punjab 12, Spanish 12,

TechOne Undergrad Programs

Year 2-4 (complete BA, BASc, BBA or BSc)•Business Administration•Communication•Education•Interactive Arts & technology

Interactive Arts & TechnologyFaculty of Communication, Art & Technology

Interactive Arts & Technology ( admission average 80% or higher)

Grade 11 courses • (must be passed, but grades are not used to

calculate your admission average)• English 11 or Francais premiere langue 11• Language 11 ( includes beginner’s language

11, American sign language 11, or 12, and language 12 courses.)

• Science 11 ( includes Applications of Physics 12, Biology 11, Chemistry 11, Earth Science 11, Forests 11 IB Environmental Systems 11, Principles of Physics 11)

Grade 12 courses (your admission average is calculated on four

approved grade 12 level courses on either the final school mark or the final blended {course & provincial} mark, whichever is higher)

• English 12• Principles of Math 12• Two additional approved courses from the

following list: BC First Nations Studies 12,• English Literature 12; History 12,• Principles of Math 12, Biology 12• Chemistry 12, Geography 12,• Geology 12, Physics 12. • French language 12 Or francais langue

seconde 12• German 12, Japanese 12• Mandarin 12, Punjab 12, Spanish 12,

Interactive Arts & Technology Undergraduate Programs

•Informatics•Media Arts•Design

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EducationFaculty of Education

Admission RequirementsEducation (Admission Average of 82% or higher)Grade 11 Courses(must be passed, but grades are not used to

calculate your admission average)• English 11 or Francais premiere langue 11• Language 11 ( includes beginner’s language

11, American sign language 11, or 12, and language 12 courses.)

• Science 11 ( includes Applications of Physics 12, Biology 11, Chemistry 11, Earth Science 11, Forests 11 IB Environmental Systems 11, Principles of Physics 11)

• Principles of Math 11 with a minimum grade of 60%

Grade 12 Courses(your admission average is calculated on four

approved grade 12 level courses on either the final school mark or the final blended {course& provincial} mark, whichever is higher)

• English 12• Three additional approved courses from the

following list: BC First Nations Studies 12,• English Literature 12; History 12,• Principles of Math 12, Biology 12• Chemistry 12, Geography 12,• Geology 12, Physics 12. • French language 12 Or francais langue

seconde 12• German 12, Japanese 12• Mandarin 12, Punjab 12, Spanish 12,

Education Undergraduate programs

Year 2-4 ( complete BA, BSc or BGS)•Counselling & human development•Curriculum ‡ instruction•Early learning•Educational psychology•Environmental education•French education•General studies•International & global education•Learning & developmental disabilities•Mathematical sciences•Physical education•Secondary mathematics education

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ScienceFaculty of science

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSScience (admission average 80%)Grade 11 courses(must be passed, but grades are not used to

calculate your admission average)• English 11 or Francais premiere langue 11• Language 11 ( includes beginner’s language

11, American sign language 11, or 12, and language 12 courses.)

• Chemistry 11• Principles of Physics 11

Grade 12 courses(your admission average is calculated on four

approved grade 12 level courses on either the final school mark or the final blended {course & provincial} mark, whichever is higher)

• English 12• Principles of math 12• Two of Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Geography

12, or physics 12

Science Undergraduate ProgramsYear 2-4 (Complete BSc )•Actuarial science •Applied mathematics•Applied physics, Biological physics•Biological sciences•Biomedical physiology and kinesiology•Chemical physics•Chemistry, Earth sciences•Environmental chemistry•Industrial mathematics•Life sciences year two•Management & systems science•Marine science, Mathematical physics•Mathematics•Mathematics & computing science•Molecular biology & Biochemistry•Nuclear science•Physics•Statistics

MathematicsFaculty of Science

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSMathematics, Management & Systems Science

(admission average: 80%)Grade 11 courses(must be passed, but grades are not used to

calculate your admission average)• English 11 or Francais premiere langue 11• Language 11 ( includes beginner’s language

11, American sign language 11, or 12, and language 12 courses.)

• Chemistry 11 • Principals of Physics 11

Grade 12 courses(your admission average is calculated on four

approved grade 12 level courses on either the final school mark or the final blended {course & provincial} mark, whichever is higher)

• English 12• Principles of Math 12• Two of Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Geography

12, Geology 12, or Physics 12.

Mathematics Undergraduate Programs

Year 2-4 ( complete BA or BSc)•Applied mathematics• Industrial Mathematics

•Operations research & applied statistics•Scientific computing•Discrete mathematics•Management & Systems Science•Mathematics•Mathematics & computing science•Mathematical physics

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Compare University Entrance Requirements

UNIVERSITIES• British Columbia• Northern British Colum

bia• Victoria• Saskatchewan• Alberta• Emily Carr

COLLEGES• Langara (Vancouver)• Northwest (Terrace)

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Other Post-Secondary Programs

• Trades Training• WITT (women in trades)• Raven Aboriginal Youth

Employment program• Bold Eagle• Aboriginal Youth Interns

hip• RCMP Youth Academy

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Trades Training“Earn while you learn”

• Apprenticeship training is a form of post-secondary education that combines paid, work-based training (about 80% of training), with technical training in a classroom or shop setting (about 20% of training). Successful completion of both components, along with examinations, is required to earn a certificate or ticket, and become a certified tradesperson. In school technical training typically ranges from 4 to 10 weeks per year depending on the trade and takes approximately four years on average to complete.

There are several routes into apprenticeship training, including:

• Direct entry with an employer to sponsor you

• Pre-apprenticeship Foundation program at a college of your choice

• Applying for credit for prior training or experience. Which may enable you to complete your certification requirements in less time

• Secondary school apprenticeship programs

Trades Options There are over 140 recognized

trades in BC including : •Air Pilots, Aircraft Assemblers, •Aircraft inspectors, •Appliance servicers/technicians,•Auto body repairers,•Auto mechanics/Technicians•Bakers, Blacksmiths,•Brick Stone Masons,•Bricklayers, Cabinetmakers,•Carpenters, Chefs•Construction managers, Millwrights•Cosmetologists, Crane operators•Drywall Installers and finishers,•Electricians•Gas Fitters, Glass cutters,•Heavy Equipment Operators,•Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics•Painters, Plumbers, Roofers, •Sheet metal workers, welders, etc.

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WITTWomen In Trade Training

Opportunities for WomenThe Industry Training Authority (ITA) is supporting women in B.C. to find rewarding careers in the trades through a number of different programs and initiatives that help women find their perfect fit.

The ITA Women in Trades Training initiative helps unemployed or underemployed women get the support they need to become skilled, in-demand trades people. This exciting training and employment initiative offers financial support such as free tuition, tools and books, child-care subsidies and more. It can also connect you to other opportunities, such as general skills upgrading, career counselling , on-the-job training and introductions to potential employers.

Information about trades training is available by contacting ITA Toll Free ! 1-866-660-6011 or e-mail info@womenintrades.ca.

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Raven Aboriginal Youth Employment Program

The program is a total of 6 weeks long and gives you a very good idea of life in the Canadian Forces. You can complete the program with the option, but no commitment – to pursue a career in the Reserve Force, Regular Force, or work in a Civilian Occupation with the National Defence.

Raven is Held at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt at the Work Point Barracks, and the staff are current Military members who have years of experience. The Culture Camp phase is administered by Elders from different First Nations and Aboriginal groups.

The Raven Program Consists of Two Phases:1. A Culture Camp; and2. A military recruit training course.

Important Dates for Raven 2011•Application deadline: April 30 2011•Travel to Victoria: July 9/10 2011•Culture Camp: July 11-13 2011•Military Training July 13-August 17 2011•Graduation: August 18 2011•Travel Home: August 19-20 2011(Please understand that these dates may change again before the end of this year)

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BOLD Eagle

• Are you interested in challenging summer employment that delivers hands-on skills development, involves teamwork, and promotes physical fitness?

• Bold Eagle is the program for you! It is a unique summer program that combines military training along with Aboriginal culture and customs.

• Bold Eagle is a rewarding experience that fosters the development of valuable essential skills such as: self-confidence, self-discipline, teamwork, respect and fitness to name but a few.

How To ApplyFor further Information, or to obtain the necessary application documents, please contact your nearest Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre by calling 1-800-856-8488 or visit www.forces.ca to apply on-line.

The following documents are required:•Pre enrolment Security Clearance Pre-Assessment Questionaire•Canadian Forces Employment Application Form•Birth Certificate•Status Card or Drivers License or Passport or Provincial Health Card (Photo Identification)•Official education transcripts (if currently enrolled in grade 10, a letter from your school indicating courses being taken, current results and potential for completion of grade 10 is required)

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Aboriginal Youth Internship

What is Aboriginal Youth Internship?• A 12- month paid internship for Aboriginal

youth residing in B.C. • Age 29 and under• Interns are placed in provincial government

ministries for nine months and then in Aboriginal organizations for the last three months of their internship

• Interns are supported by the Aboriginal youth Internship Program staff (Program lead, program coordinator, and program administrator) and supervisors and mentors in government ministries and Aboriginal organizations.

• The program runs annually from September to the following August

• Provides professional experience, leadership development, cultural support, and provides a professional, cultural, and social network through the intern cohort.

Deadlines and important dates for next program (2011/12)

DATE:• Friday, March 18, 2011

• Friday, May 13, 2011• June 2011• Monday, July 4, 2011

• Tuesday, September 6, 2011

• Call for intern applications for Program begins.

• Deadline for intern applications for program.• Interviews for short-listed applicants begin.• Successful applicants notified; Ministry

placements confirmed.

• Year 5 for Aboriginal Youth internship officially launches. Orientation week in Victoria for all new interns

Available ministry placementsMinistry placements will vary from year to year and include a diversity of work assignments in Victoria, Vancouver, and regional locations. Placements can range from :

•Youth and community engagement•Practical field experience•Policy development•Project management•Program development•Healthy lifestyle advocacy•Adjudication•Community-based research•Negotiations•And many other specific placements in various ministries

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RCMP Youth Academy

• This work experience is offered to students who have a genuine interest in policing as a potential career.

• ANY student wishing to apply may do so, but only students who meet the following basic criteria will be considered:

• Has a genuine interest in policing• 16-18 years of age (in grade 11 or 12)• In good standing in all classes• Has good attendance record• Displays a willingness to work• Completed the application in FULL• Been recommended by a school staff• Be physically and medically fit• NON-SMOKER

The camp will be held in Prince George BCIf there are any questions regarding the application, physical testing, or any other information you may need, please contact Bruce Northrop directly at

•Phone: 250-564-3121 (W)•Fax: 250-564-4896•E-mail: bnorthrop@sd57.bc.ca

•Also check it out on www.facebook.com

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Planning to Graduate? The BC Dogwood Certificate is your ticket!

• The Dogwood Certificate is awarded for BC graduation

• 20 Full courses from Grades 10 to 12 are required

• Provincial Exams are required for some classes

• Evergreen Certificate is provided for a non-traditional career path; post-secondary training options are limited

• Full courses are 4 credits• To graduate with a

Dogwood, a student has to pass certain courses:– 48 credits required courses– 28 credits of electives– 4 credits of Graduation

Transition• Grad requirements are

introduced in Planning 10

Graduation (2004) Course Map

Required Courses

• Planning 10• Language Arts 10, 11 & 12• Mathematics 10 & 11 or 12• Fine Arts or Applied Skills

10, 11 or 12• Social Studies 10 & 11 or 12• Science 10 & 11 or 12• Physical Education 10

Other Requirements

• Elective Courses – At least 28 credits

• Graduation Transitions – 4 credits

• 16 of the credits must be a the Grade 12 level (including the Grade 12 Language Arts course)

• Overall Total – 80 credits

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