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Life After High School

Pathways. Life After High School. Life after FMSS begins with…. Checking your OSSD requirements 30 credits (18 compulsory, 12 optionals) 40 hours community service OSSLT Check Grades & Accuracy . Community Service. 40 hours of community service

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Life After High School

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  1. Pathways Life After High School

  2. Life after FMSS begins with… Checking your OSSD requirements • 30 credits (18 compulsory, 12 optionals) • 40 hours community service • OSSLT • Check Grades & Accuracy

  3. Community Service • 40 hours of community service • It is extremely important that students finish them BEFORE June of their graduating year. • Volunteer fair – Nov. 1 @ FMSS

  4. OSSLT Requirement Met by: • Successfully passing the OSSLT(written in grade 10) OR • Ontario Literacy Course

  5. Pathways University? College? Apprenticeship Full-time Job?

  6. Direct Entry Into Work Pathway Get A Job !!!

  7. Finding a Job • Letters of application • Resume writing/cover letter (Job Connect, Job Skills Canada) • Interview skills • Employment agencies • Websites • Networking

  8. Apprenticeship • Someone who learns a skilled trade on the job, under the direction of more experienced workers. • Must also complete classroom instruction (three to five sessions) • Apprentices are employees, and earn a salary while they

  9. Why would I want to become an Apprentice? • Skilled workers are in high demand in many industries. • Learning new skills and building a rewarding career. • Jobs in the skilled trades pay well, and are interesting and challenging. • You canearnwhile youlearn.

  10. Apprenticeship Pathways • Completion of Grade 8, Grade 10, or Grade 12 (normally, must have earned an OSSD). • The grade requirement for each trade is identified in the pathway chart for that trade. Pathway booklets are available in Guidance. Or go on-line to www.edu.gov.on.ca

  11. Through an employer (who will hire you, train you, apply through employer or union) OYAP (while in high school) through guidance counsellor or co-op teacher The Co-op Diploma Apprenticeship program can help students train as an apprentice while completing a related college course. 3 Pathways to Apprenticeship

  12. Do I have to pay to be an apprentice? • A registration fee is usually required (unless you are participating in OYAP) • Tuition for in-class instruction (typically paid by the employer) • A fee is also required to write the Certification of Qualification exam.

  13. Apprenticeship Resources • Visit your guidance counsellor • Variety of websites • Go to www.edu.gov.on.ca. Click on Ministry of Training and follow the links

  14. College and University Program Information College • www.ontariocolleges.ca • Individual college websites University • OUAC INFO booklet online atwww.electronicinfo.ca • www.ouac.on.ca • Individual university websites

  15. Post Secondary Fair Thursday, November 4th 6:30-8:30pm Cassie Campbell Community Centre

  16. Useful Terminology • Certificate • Diploma (College) • Applied Degree (College & University) • Degree : Bachelor ; Undergraduate • Transfer Agreements- not automatic & based on performance • Apprenticeship/Co-Op Programs • Collaborative/Joint Degrees

  17. College Requirements • Workplace level programs are not recognized by the colleges as acceptable preparation • Students need a majority of grade 11/12 courses offered at the college level • Math and English marks of 65% or higher are preferred by the colleges • Start researching program requirements BEFORE you select your courses.

  18. Are you ready to apply to COLLEGE? • OEN (Ontario Educational Number) • List of 5 researched choices • List choices in order of preference • Apply today : Deadline is Feb 1 • Pay by credit card • Record your OCAS number for future references or changes

  19. University Requirements • Students must present 6 Grade 12 (4U) university preparation or (4M) university/college courses to qualify for university entrance. • Be prepared, you should already know program requirements so that you select the appropriate courses.

  20. Are you ready to apply to UNIVERSITY? • PIN number/School Number 910058 • Deadline January 12, 2011 • Sign up for one or more programs and make changes until February • List choices in order of priority • Make 3 realistic choices • Pay and record your OUAC Number • Choose program now & specialize later

  21. Acceptance Offer • College deadline – May 2 • University – May 30 • Grades must not fall below admission requirements • Entrance scholarships based on academic average

  22. Financing Your Education • All College and University web-sites and calendars show the scholarships they give. • Your parents workplace may offer awards. • www.studentawards.com • www.scholarshipscanada.com • http://osap.gov.on.ca • The Royal Bank of Mom and Dad

  23. Helpful Website • www.fmss.ca - student services tab

  24. Life After High School • Choose programs that you like and are good at! • In whatever pathway that you choose, good luck in the journey!

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