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Your Education Choices

Your Education Choices. Usually offers a diploma or certificate Some colleges offer degree programs Programs are usually career related – more hands-on practical learning. Offers degree programs Baccalaureate (BA, BSc) With Honours Master – a post-graduate degree

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Your Education Choices

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  1. Your Education Choices

  2. Usually offers a diploma or certificate Some colleges offer degree programs Programs are usually career related – more hands-on practical learning Offers degree programs Baccalaureate (BA, BSc) With Honours Master – a post-graduate degree Doctorate – a further post-graduate degree (PhD) Programs are usually subject specific What is the difference between a college and a university? University College

  3. Private career college • Prepares you for a specific job • Flexible learning schedules • Enrolment at many different times during the year • Compressed programs that deliver training over a short time • Doesn’t receive government funding but does have to meet government requirements

  4. a diploma (2-3 years) certificate (1-2 years) Some colleges offer degree programs (3-4 years) Offer a variety of post-graduate programs (specialized fields, training) Baccalaureate (3 years) Honours (4 years) Master (2 years) Doctorate – (PhD) – (about 4 years) Professional Programs B. Ed (1 year) M.D (4 years) Law (3-4 years) How long will it take? University College

  5. Note:degrees conferred College • Certificate programs – 1 year or less • Diploma – 2 or 3 years • Advanced Diploma – usually a bridge to a university program

  6. University • BA / BSc – Bachelor’s degree (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science) • BAH BScH – Bachelor’s degree with honours • MA – Master’s degree • PhD – Doctorate

  7. Note: What does that mean? • A university degree tells an employer that you can think critically and analyze information. You don’t know much about anything, but you can figure it out. • A college degree or diploma tells an employer that you have concrete skills that are specific to a career field

  8. C or M level courses in grade 11 and 12 Some programs will ask for U level courses – look at program requirements NOW so that you are prepared U or M level courses in grade 11 and 12 Most programs will require U level courses For example - Science program will need U level math and science – need to look at the specific program requirements NOW What kind of high school courses do I need? University College

  9. Direct College Expenses Average Tuition* Certificate Program $ 1,920 Diploma Program $ 1,920 Graduate Certificate Program $ 3,000 Bachelor's Degree Program $ 4,500 Collaborative College-University Program $ 4,300 Additional Fees Ancillary Fees** $ 700 Books and Supplies $ 1,200 TotalTuition + $ 1,900 How much will it cost?

  10. Bursaries and Scholarships • A bursary is a one time gift • A scholarship, often has requirements – for example a scholarship could offer you $20 000, $5000/yr for 4 years, dependant on maintaining a certain average • Keep you eye open for bursary and scholarship opportunities! • http://www.electronicinfo.ca/en/page.php?id=21

  11. For programs beginning in the fall the equal consideration date is February 1.  After February 1, the colleges consider applications on a first-come, first-served basis. The deadline for applications this past year was January 14, 2009 When do you apply? University College

  12. Auto Body& Collision Damager Repairer Br. 1 Auto Body Repairer Br. 2                                      Alignment & Brakes Technician  Automotive Electronic Accessory Technician Automotive Service Technician  Electrician: Construction & Maintenance  Electrician: Domestic & Rural  Fuel & Electrical Systems Technician   Hairstylist  Hoisting Engineer : Mobile Crane Operator, Br. 1  Hoisting Engineer: Mobile Crane Operator, Br. 2  Hoisting Engineer: Tower Crane Operator,Br. 3  Motorcycle Technician  Plumber   Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic  Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic Sheet Metal Worker Steamfitter  Transmission Technician  Truck & Coach Technician  Truck Trailer Service Technician   Apprenticeshiphttp://www.ilc.org/cfmx/CM/Apprenticeship/Overview/index.cfmThe following careers REQUIRE certificationCertification states that they have passed the provincial qualification exam that assesses their knowledge of their skilled trade.

  13. Pathways to Apprenticeship • OYAP The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) is a school-to-work transition program offered through Ontario secondary schools. Full-time students in Grades 11 and 12 earn cooperative education credits through work placements in skilled trades. • Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program The Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program helps potential entrants to the apprenticeship system develop their job skills and trade readiness so that they will be prepared to find work as apprentices. Programs are up to 40 weeks in duration and include the Level 1 apprenticeship in-school training, relevant safety training and a minimum 8-week work placement. Programs may also include trade readiness, employment preparation and academic upgrading. There is no cost to participate in a pre-apprenticeship program. In addition, costs for text books, safety equipment and tools are included.

  14. Where do I apply? • Ontario University Application Center (OUAC) http://www.electronicinfo.ca/html/english/2008/index2.html • E-info – university application info http://www.electronicinfo.ca/html/index.html • Ontario College Application http://www.ontariocolleges.ca/pls/portal/url/page/TOPLEVELPAGES/OCAS_home

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