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Where did our grads go? Grads of 2018 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 PLANNING FOR • Carleton 27 37 64 48 48 • Ottawa 44 27 41 34 43 POST SECONDARY EDUCATION • Algonquin 57 42 41 37 33 • Queen’s 5 4 11 16 7 • Ryerson 2 3 5 4 0 • Toronto 4 3 4 4 5 • Waterloo 2 4 9 6 15 • McMaster 1 2 3 2 5 • Dalhousie 2 4 2 2 2 • GAP Year/Work 14 12 9 7 21 ������������� • USA 3 1 1 1 6 One or two students: Western, York, Laurentian, St FX, McGill, Nipissing, Brock, Guelph-Humber, UNB, UBC, St. Lawrence Program Choice – College Program Choice - University 2017-2018 • General Art and Science-Aboriginal Studies-1 • General Arts & Science- Aviation Management-2 2013-14 2014-15 2015-1 2016-17 2017-18 • General Arts and Science – Pre-Animation-2 • Arts 15 18 26 16 19 • General Arts & Science – Pre-Health Science-1 • Bachelor of Building Science-1 • Science 16 17 14 23 23 • Biotechnology-1 • Engineering 18 9 17 16 11 • Building Construction Technician-1 • Commerce 11 14 11 17 15 • Business Administration-1 • Nursing 7 2 0 2 3 • Business- Marketing Communications Management-2 • Civil Engineering Technology-1 • Kinesiology 4 4 3 3 5 • Computing Engineering Technology-2 • Social Science 7 5 12 4 5 • Computer Programmer-2 • Computer Science 3 3 8 4 3 • Culinary-1 • Global Studies 0 4 3 5 3 • Dental Assistant-1 • Early Childhood Education-3 • Design 0 2 1 0 2 • Game Development-1 • Public Policy 0 0 2 1 0 • Interactive Media Design-1 • Fine Arts-Motion Pics 1 • Law Clerk -1 • Mechanical Techniques-Plumbing-1 • Paramedic-1 • Police Foundations-4 • Pre-Service Firefighter Education-1 • Powerline Technician-1 Graduation Requirements IT’S YOUR CHOICE! • 30 credits (18 compulsory) • College • University • Community Service Hours • Apprenticeship As Soon As Possible Deadline: June 1, 2019 • Work/Travel • Part-time Studies/Work • Literacy Test • Return, up-grade • Gap Year • Final marks for courses not taken at SRB should be submitted by June 14th 1

TERMINOLOGY Research: Where Do I Go? • Review Credit Counselling Summary • OSSD - Ontario Secondary School Diploma • Complete an updated • Undergraduate program - first university Interest Inventory – Career Cruising program • Reflect on strengths & interests • Bachelor’s degree - first degree in • Review college/university programs university/sometimes college • Attend post-secondary sessions • Diploma - obtained after completion of college • Make contact with recruiters/ faculty program advisors – ask questions! • OUAC -Ontario University Application Center • Keep up-to-date with program • OCAS -Ontario College Application Service changes • Visit universities/colleges � Career Cruising: Take A Personality Test Pathway Planning Software http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp � Career Matchmaker software � Username/Password: (see guidance) � Research which institutions have the program(s) of interest � Check the prerequisites � Determine where to apply ����������� ��������������������� ��������������������� �������������������� � Explore Job Market Futures https://www.canadianbusiness.com/lists-and-rankings/best-jobs/canadas-best- jobs-2018-the-top-100-jobs/ 2

Global Exchange/Studies WHY COLLEGE ? � Unique programs designed to prepare you for your future career-programs in the arts, health sciences, technology, trades, and business areas of study �� SPECTRUM OF PROGRAM WHY COLLEGE? TYPES AT COLLEGE � Innovative and Groundbreaking • Certificate (1 year) -Students prepared for cutting-edge careers of today and tomorrow - Examples: Baking and Pastry Arts, General Arts and Science Pre Trades, � Explorer Friendly Personal Support Worker, General Arts and Science, Welding and Fabrication -exposing you to a variety of areas of study in a single program Techniques • Diploma (2 years) � Something for Everyone Examples: Business-Marketing, Social Service Worker, Police Foundations, -5000 plus programs across 200 plus areas of study Powerline Technician, Practical Nursing, Fitness and Health Promotion, Early � Childhood Education, Motive Power Technician Real World Experience Before You Graduate -College programs are famous for their unique blend of academic • Advanced Diploma (3 years) learning and practical skills training Examples: Animation, Dental Hygiene, Game Development, Graphic Design, Civil � Classrooms That Connect Engineering Technology, Business Administration, Biotechnology -With class sizes that average 30 rather than 130 or more, don’t • Graduate Certificate (1 year) expect to be lost in the crowd -for those who have already completed a post secondary diploma or degree � Graduate With Less Debt Examples: Green Architecture, Geographic Information Systems, Sports Business -Ontario College programs have significantly lower tuition costs Management than other postsecondary options �� �� Source: Ontario Colleges -2018(https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/colleges/why-college) (Algonquin College Program Examples Above) 3

Other Degree Programs SPECTRUM OF PROGRAM Offered By Algonquin College TYPES AT COLLEGE • Bachelor of Building Science • Bachelor’s Degrees (4 years) • Bachelor of Commerce (e-Supply Chain Ex. Bachelor of Interior Design Management) -University level courses required to apply • Bachelor of Early Learning and Community Development • Collaborative Degrees (Joint programs offered between college and partnering universities) • Bachelor Of Hospitality and Tourism Management Ex. Bachelor of Science in Nursing � Degree program-University courses required for • Bachelor of Information Technology application • Bachelor of Public Safety • Studies take place at Algonquin College and the University of Ottawa • Bachelor of Automation and Robotics �� �� (Algonquin College Program Examples Above) Ontario Colleges Website: ALGONQUIN COLLEGE DIPLOMA EXAMPLES (2018) Find Option • Early Childhood Education ��������������������������������� ������������������������� • Business-Management and Entrepreneurship • Architectural Technician �� �� HOW TO APPLY FOR A COLLEGE How To Apply For A College PROGRAM IN ONTARIO? Program In Ontario � Begin your application at ontariocolleges.ca • OCAS = Ontario College Application Service � Click the “Apply Now” button (located in Guelph, Ontario) and complete all required fields • www.ontariocolleges.ca • An account activation email will be sent to the email address you entered when (For college programs outside of Ontario-consult specific school’s website for you created your account application information) ���������� • Click the link in the email to !�������"���������#��$���%!"#& activate your account. ����'�������#��$�� • Login to your account �� �� 4

How to Apply for a College How Much Does It Cost? Program in Ontario? OCAS • Record your username, and password. (Keep your • Cost is $95 for 5 choices maximum password confidential) • Complete your application including program choices • Verify that the grades forwarded by your high school • Maximum of 3 program choices at any are correct one college • Pay your application processing fees online by VISA, MasterCard or American Express, or Interact Online �( �� How To Apply For A College COLLEGE PROGRAM Program In Ontario? SELECTION EXAMPLE � Green check marks should appear next to ALL the Categories on the left side of your application for it to be complete � What is left to complete on this application? �� �� WHO CAN ANSWER MY How To Confirm An Offer? QUESTIONS? • The colleges will let you know directly of their admission decision. Offers will also appear on • Step by step application procedures your OCAS account when you receive an offer (user guide) on how to apply to college of admission: (http://www.ontariocolleges.ca) 1) Log back into your online application/account 2) Click on “View Offers” to see your offers of • Live Help feature on Main Page admission 3) Select the offer of admission you wish to accept • Email the Customer Contact Centre at ask-us@ontariocolleges.ca 4) Click Confirm. (If after accepting an offer of admission you do not receive a confirmation email, contact ocas immediately.) • Call the Customer Contact Centre at 1-888-892-2228 Source: www.ontariocolleges.ca Source: www.ontariocolleges.ca WHO ELSE CAN HELP? �� �� 5