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An opportunity for all Grade 11/12 students to….
explore post secondary pathways (work, apprenticeship, college &
university).make informed decisions regarding
course selection while at PCSS. Make informed post secondary choices
during the application fall process.Sign-up for 3 information workshops of
your choice.
Education & Training ChoicesWork
On-the-job Continuing Education (colleges, training
centres)Apprenticeship
Paid, hands-on, short in-school sessionsCollege
Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology Career Colleges (private) Emphasize practical, occupation-driven
University Emphasize theoretical, general education
Going to WorkEmployment Centres
Career and employment counselling Ontario Internship & Job Connect (YMCA)
programs Match you with employer in chosen field
Work search skills workshops/counselling How to find a job, resumes, interviews, etc.
Job banks Job listings all over Canada
www.jobbank.gc.cawww.youth.gc.ca
Representatives at PCSS…Job Connect (YMCA)- attend this session and find out about the
services they can offer to assist YOU find a job.
Taking a GAP year? - sign up for ……My GAP Year or Lattitude Global Volunteering.
…and many more!
Apprenticeship TrainingFour Sectors:
Auto Service Mechanic, Painter, Small engine technician,
etc. Construction
Carpenter, Electrician, RAC mechanic, etc. Manufacturing
Machinist, Millwright, Tool and die maker, etc. Service
Chef, Hairstylist, Horticulturalist, ECE, etc.Canadian Armed Forces
» Avionic systems technician, Naval electronics technician, etc.
Rewards (good wages ($18-25/hour)» Career path – supervisory, training, entrepreneur
Representatives at PCSS…
Skills Canada/Trades Armed ForcesCulinary Arts Pre-apprenticeship programs offered through colleges.
Why Choose College?Prepares you for specific occupationPrefer practical, focused, more hands-
on learningA step towards universityPreparatory programsTechnology up-to-datePrograms developed with employersSmaller classes/work terms
Pathways…College
Certificates Diplomas Degrees
University Degrees
Collaborative programs• Degree
+Diploma
Transfer agreements• College University
Preparatory Programs www.ocutg.on.ca
General Arts & Science (GAS)Preparatory programsStudents gain appropriate background to
study further in college or university programs
Most colleges offer these programs.Examples: Pre-Health, Pre-Business
Other Career Colleges, Private Training Institutions attending…
Metal WorksPeel Regional PoliceFirefightingEverest College/Holistic Health
Financial Planning Academy of Learning
Why Choose University?Prefer theoretical, abstract, book-learning, researchLearn well through lectures,
independent workWant to develop broad
background, not specific to a particular occupation
Step towards other professional training (e.g. teaching, medicine)
Universities attending…
Laurier, Guelph-Humber, TorontoYork, McMaster, Waterloo, Guelph
Western, Ryerson, DalhousieUniversity of Ontario Institute of Technology,
Carleton, Brock, TrentOCAD University, Memorial and many more!
What your morning will look like.
8:00 to 8:30: pick-up TT in auditorium hall
8:30 to 9:20: Session 19:25 to 10:10: Session 210:15 to 11:00: Session 311:00 to 12 noon Information Fair/lunch
> Then attend period 3 and 4 for Day 2.
LOG ONLogin = Student #Password = birth
date in format
yymmddPrompted for new passwordWrite your new
password in a safe location
(6 to 8 characters)
Review…
Select one workshop from each session.First come, first served!Once a workshop is full, it is FULL!!Once choices are made, click 'submit'. Yes, attendance will be taken at each
workshop!
Sign up by:
Deadline: Wed. Nov. 6th
We will chase you to make selections if you have not done so by the deadline or pick for
you!