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PINE RIDGE SECONDARY SCHOOL

September 2017

Post Secondary Assembly

Work

Apprenticeship

College

University

Undecided

Where are you going?

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Diploma - OSSD

• 30 credits (18 compulsory & 12 optional)

• 40 hours of community involvement

• Literacy requirement – Literacy Test/OLC

Status sheet

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PATHWAY/TRANSITION

PLANNING …

Career Cruising – Individual Pathway Planning

Tool to proceed through school to initial postsecondary destination:

Careers

Schools

Programs

Apprenticeships

IDIVIDUAL PATHWAYS PLAN (IPP)

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Individual Pathways Plan (IPP)

How would I describe myself right

now (strengths, interests, values)?

How can I connect who I am to the

choices I make?

What opportunities should I try

while I’m in school?

Individual Pathways Plan (IPP)

What are my goals now and for the

near future?

Where can I find information about

my initial post-secondary

destination?

How do I develop and review my

plan?

Who can support me in achieving

my goals?

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Commencement – June 28th 2018

• Forms and money

due December 1st, 2017

• START WORKING

• APPRENTICESHIP

• COLLEGE

• UNIVERSITY

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Start working…

• Resume updated, cover letter specific to job

Job Connect, Job Skills Canada…family/friends…network

• Job and interview skills required

• Research, background information

• Co-op experience

Apprenticeships

• Earn money while you work

• Skilled trades are in demand

• Find an employer

• Register with the Ministry of Education and Training

• Or go to college, pre-apprenticeship certificate

program

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College

OCAS – ontariocolleges.ca

• Certificates, diplomas and degrees, joint programs

• Current, practical programs for specific careers

• Cooperative education opportunities

• Location

• Cost

College requirements

• OSSD including ENG4C1 or ENG4U1

• Grade 11/12 senior courses, U, M, C, including

prerequisite courses

• Proficiency tests, reference letters, interviews and

portfolios

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OCAS - website

• All Ontario colleges

• Prerequisites and additional requirements

• Residence

• Campus tours

• Contact information

• Fees

College Fairs

College Fair in Toronto - October 24 and 25

- Enercare Centre (Exhibition Place, Toronto)

Pine Ridge College/University Fair - October 4, 1:30-3:30pm

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Student Life Expo

Now in its 14th year, Student Life Expo is Canada’s largest post-secondary education and lifestyle event

Learn about the choices ahead

Be Inspired about the future in a Fun and entertaining environment

Explore the many options available

October 28-29

Metro Toronto Convention CentreNorth Building - Constitution Hall10am - 5pm Daily

University

OUAC – Ontario University Application Centre

eINFO – guide to Ontario Universities

• Undergraduate degrees

• Cooperative education programs, international exchanges

• Graduate degrees etc.

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University Requirements

• OSSD

• 6 Grade 12 U or M courses, including ENG4U1

• All prerequisite courses, recommended and required

courses

• Additional requirements – portfolio, interview,

audition, entrance test

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University Fairs

Ontario University Fair – Sept 22-24

Metro Toronto Convention Centre

Pine Ridge College/University Fair – October 4 1:30-3:30pm

Websites – post-secondary

All the Ontario Colleges and Universities

• Prerequisites by school

• Tour information

• Open House dates

• Scholarships, awards

• Residence costs and information

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What you need to do…

IPP…Research…IPP...

• Plan

• Deadlines

• Requirements, reference letters

• Visit the school, go on a tour

• Finances

Scholarships and Awards

• Specific to post-secondary schools

• PRSS commencement

• Employers

• PRSS website

Search Websites:

• Scholarshipscanada.com

• Studentawards.com

• College and University websites and calendars

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Outside Ontario

• Universities and Colleges outside Ontario have

different requirements and deadlines

• Plan ahead and begin your research

Next steps

Research

• Review Grade 12 plan

• Learn how to budget, financial planning

• Attend post-secondary fairs:

• Ontario University Fair – September 22 -24th

Metro Toronto Conversation Centre

• College Fair in Toronto - October 24 and 25- Enercare Centre (Exhibition Place, Toronto)

• PRSS University/College Fair – October 4th

1:30 – 3:30pm

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Applications and Deadlines

University

Deadline OUAC - January 17, 2018

College

Equal Consideration Date: OCAS -

February 1, 2018

Commencement – June 28th 2018