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Post Secondary Planning

By Student Services

Overview

 Post Secondary Options  Researching Post Secondary Pathways  College and University Application Information  Financial Planning Information  Resources and Remind

Have your teen complete the Self Interest Surveys on MyBlueprint to learn about his or her interests Check your teen’s diploma status Use www.electronicinfo.ca, www.collegeoftrades.ca, or www.ontariocolleges.ca to research post- secondary programs and the Gr. 12 pre-reqs. Check the job projection forecasts www.canada.ca Apply for your postsecondary program(s)

The Planning Process

Accessing MyBlueprint From Home

Go to www.louisearbourss.ca

Click

• n icon

Email: studentnumber@pdsb.org Password: student number

MyBlueprint

MyBlueprint Parent Account

Click to set up an account

Creating a Parent Account

Select Louise Arbour S.S.

Creating a Parent Account

Click for Parent Account

Creating a Parent Account

Complete form Option to link to your teen’s account

Completing Surveys

Teen completes the 5 surveys and can match results to:

• ccupations and

post-secondary programs

Have your teen complete the Self Interest Surveys on MyBlueprint to learn about his or her interests Check your teen’s diploma status Use www.electronicinfo.ca, www.collegeoftrades.ca, or www.ontariocolleges.ca to research post- secondary programs and the Gr. 12 pre-reqs. Check the job projection forecasts www.Canada.ca Apply for your postsecondary program(s)

The Planning Process

Check Your Teen’s Credit Status

• Visit www.louisearbourss.ca
• Click on ‘Student Web’
• Click on ‘Login’
• Student ID  Student Number

Password  yy-mm-dd

• Click on Credit History

Using Student Web:

Check Your Teen’s Credit Status

Using myBlueprint…

Go to ‘Official High School Plan’

Have your teen complete the Self Interest Surveys on MyBlueprint to learn about his or her interests Check your teen’s diploma status Use www.electronicinfo.ca, www.collegeoftrades.ca, or www.ontariocolleges.ca to research post- secondary programs and the Gr. 12 pre-reqs. Check the job projection forecasts www.canada.ca Apply for your postsecondary program(s)

The Planning Process

Apprenticeship VS. College VS. University

APPRENTICESHIP COLLEGE UNIVERSITY

TYPE OF EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE On the job & hands-on training for occupation (90%) Specialized training for particular

• ccupations

Theoretical & academic educational experience WHAT DO YOU GET? Certificate of: Apprenticeship OR Qualification Certificate Diploma Applied Degree Degree HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE? 2-5 years 1 year – certificate 2-3 years – diploma 4 years – degree 3-4 years for Undergraduate degree HOW MANY ARE THERE IN ONTARIO? Over 150 trades 28 21

Types of Apprenticeships Four Sectors

• 1. Construction sector: plumber, roofer,

and iron worker

• 2. Industrial sector: electrician, welder,

and locksmith

• 3. Motive Power sector: automotive

service technician, small engine technician and auto body repair

• 4. Service sector: hairstylist, chef, baker

How to Become an Apprentice

• The student seeking an apprenticeship is responsible

for finding a licensed tradesperson (employer), in good standing with the Ontario College of Trades, willing to take him/her on as an apprentice

• The tradesperson (employer) and apprentice register

with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) Apprenticeship Office

• They sign a Contract of Apprenticeship and the

apprenticeship training period officially begins.

• Upon successful completion of required apprenticeship

hours most apprentices write a licensing exam.

Apprenticeship Research

• www.collegeoftrades.ca
• http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng

College Research

www.ontariocolleges.ca

College/Program Search

Search by:

• keyword
• college

Search by:

• category
• program

length

Search by geographic region

College Program

Click on ‘Visit’ for Admission Requirements and Specific Program Information

Search by Keyword

University

www.electronicinfo.ca

• 'Find a Program'
• search scholarships
• Residences
• Important Information –

example: language requirements, professional programs,

• repeated/upgraded

courses

• Search by geographic

region (click on Choose an

Ontario University)

University Program Search

Search by:

• university
• program
• keyword

Double click for more information

Have your teen complete the Self Interest Surveys on MyBlueprint to learn about his or her interests Check your teen’s diploma status Use www.electronicinfo.ca, www.collegeoftrades.ca, or www.ontariocolleges.ca to research post- secondary programs and the Gr. 12 pre-reqs. Check the job projection forecasts www.canada.ca Apply for your postsecondary program(s)

The Planning Process

Do your Research …

Job Projections at www.canada.ca

Check out information on actual jobs Look at future job projections

Complete the Self Interest Inventory on MyBlueprint to learn about yourself and your interests Check your teen’s diploma status Use www.electronicinfo.ca, www.collegeoftrades.ca, or www.ontariocolleges.ca to research post- secondary programs and the Gr. 12 pre-reqs. Check the job projection forecasts www.canada.ca Apply for your postsecondary program(s)

The Planning Process

College Application

If your teen has or will have all the program requirements, and is sure about which college(s) he/she wants to attend, then the application can be started.

Click on Apply Now

College Application

1st Time User select: Create an Account Then create login info and enter required information

College Application Information

• Final Day to Apply for Equal Consideration:

February 1, 2017

• Cost: $95 Dollars for 5 choices

(no more than 3 program choices at any 1 college)

• No “PIN” is required; need OEN # found on report

card or status sheet

• Apply Online – www.ontariocolleges.ca

Application Presentations for students in early December

If your teen has or will have all the program requirements, is sure about which university he/she wants to attend, and has an OUAC pin, then the application can be started.

University Application www.ouac.ca

OUAC 101 Application to apply

Important Dates How to Apply - click on “Tutorials”

University Application

www.ouac.on.ca/ouac-101/

University Application Information

• Deadline to apply for equal consideration:

January 11, 2017

• Cost: $150 for 3 university/program choices…

$50 for each additional university/program

• PIN is needed to apply
• Guidance is distributing them on

November 17 Application Presentations for Students in early December

Back up planning

Use www.ontransfer.ca to see how you can move between programs and schools

College & University Grade Downloads

• November 2016: Schools send Credit Histories &

Demographics

• February 2017: Semester 1 final marks are sent
• April 2017: Semester 2 mid-term marks are sent
• July 2017: Semester 2 final marks are sent
• February 2017 – April 2017: Conditional offers
• f admission
• June 1: Confirmation of acceptance

Financial Planning

Costs Involved in Attending College or University:

Estimated Average Cost: Tuition College $5000 University $9500 Books/Supplies $1500 College $6500 University $11000

PLUS….

Financial Planning Cont'd

Additional Costs:

+ Residence/Accommodations + Meals + Transportation + Entertainment + Personal Expenses + Insurance $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Annual Estimated Costs Involved in Attending College or University

College Living at home $ 8,000 Living on Campus $15,000 University Living at home $ 11,000 Living on Campus $ 20,000

Funding Your Post-Secondary Education

Scholarship: cash award based on academic/personal achievement Bursary: cash award based on financial need Student Loan (OSAP): borrow money through the Ontario government loan program (www.osap.gov.on.ca) Presentation – April 2017 CanLearn.ca: website with information and strategies on paying for post-secondary education and managing debt during and after school

Where to Get Scholarship Information

• LASS Student Services website
• www.scholarshipscanada.com
• www.studentawards.com
• www.ouac.ca
• www.ontariocolleges.ca
• www.peelschools.org

(click on students and then scholarships)

Resources For You

Resources For You

Know what is happening … get

Questions?