Planning 102017

Exploring Life Options for after Grad

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1. What do I need?

- BC Graduation Requirements

1. Where can I go and how do I get there?

- Pathways to Post-Secondary

a. Trades

b. College

c. University

3. Who can help me?

- Career Coaching

a. Resources

b. Career Conversation with Counsellors/Career Advisor

c. Course Planning Information

Agenda

You may review this presentation or share it with your parent:

wgsscounselling.weebly.com

WGSS Website -> Counselling -> Course Planning

Counselling & Careers Website

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Checklist for GraduationRequired Courses credits Elective Courses credits

Language Arts 10A Language Arts 11A Language Arts 12*

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1. _________________2. _________________3. _________________

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Social Studies 10A Social Studies Course 11 or 12

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4. _________________5. _______________12

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Science 10A Science Course 11 or 12

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6. _______________127. _______________12

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A Math 10A Math 11 or 12*

44 Total Elective Credits: 28

Physical Education 10 4 Required Assessments*

Career Ed: Planning 10Career Ed: Career Life Connections 12

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Literacy Numeracy

Art Ed or Applied Design 10, 11 or 12 4

Total Required Credits: 52 Total Ministry Credits:Total WGSS Credits:

8084

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Checklist for French Immersion DogwoodRequired Courses credits Elective Courses credits

Language Arts 10A Language Arts 11A Language Arts 12*

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1. Francais 102. Francais 113. Francais 12 (AP 12)

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Sciences Humaines 10A Social Studies 11 or 12

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4. Jeux de societe Leadership FI 11

5. ____________________

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Science 10A Science Course 11 or 12

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6. __________________127. __________________12

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A Math 10A Math 11 or 12*

44 Total Elective Credits: 28

Physical Education 10 4 Required Assessments*

Career Ed: Planification 10Career Ed: Career Life Connections 12

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Literacy Numeracy FI AssessmentArt Ed or Applied Design 10, 11 or 12 4

Total Required Credits: 52 Total Ministry Credits:Total WGSS Credits:

8084

a Language Arts 11 4

a Social Studies 11 or 12 4

a Science 11 or 12 Biology 11 or Pre-AP

Chemistry 11 or Pre-AP

Physics 11 or Pre-AP or Honours

Earth Science Astronomy or Geology 11

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a Math 11 or 12 Pre Calculus 11 (or EDGE)

Foundations of Math 11 (or EDGE)

Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 11

4A & W 11does not meet university requirements

TOTAL 16

a Language Arts 12 + Literacy Assessment 4

Art Education 10, 11, or 12 or Applied

Design, Skills & Technologies 10, 11, or 12

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Career Life Connections 12 4

7 Additional Elective Courses

doesn’t include those listed above

3 must be at a grade 12 level 28

Numeracy Assessment (unless Math 10 Provincial Exam was written)

TOTAL 80 credits

WGSS Minimum = 84 credits84 credits? This helps ensure you are in a position to graduate

Assessments Required for Grad:

1. Literary Assessment – Language Arts

2. Numeracy Assessment (unless math 10 provincial exam was written) a

Note: FRAL Assessment (written and oral)

For French Immersion students to qualify for the Bilingual Dogwood

Provincial Assessments

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Only two more years….

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Your Future…

WGSS

Post-secondary planning is not just for students who are going to university

Even though you may not feel ready to ‘decide’ what you want to do with ‘the rest of your life’….planning for your future involves investigating your options

Start the journey….

We are all here to help you

Post-Secondary Planning

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There are thousands of options available to you

Before you choose courses, you need to have thought about…..

Your interests/passions/personality

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Career Coaching

Career Development

Cycle

Who am I?

What are my dreams?

What opportunities are available to me?

How can I achieve my dreams?

FINDING YOUR WAYDon’t stress! You don’t have to have it all figured out. Start your journey by

having conversations, researching, and figuring out your interest area.

Who am I?

My interest and

abilities?

My learning style?

My personality traits and values?

What am I passionate about and

what inspires me?

What are my dreams and hopes

for the future?

Who do I want to become?

What are some goals I want to accomplish?

What does success mean

to me?

What opportunities are available to me?

What high school courses or specialized programs

can I do?

What extracurricular or community

activities can I do?

What occupations do I want to research?

What trends are forecast for future fields of work?

How can I achieve my dreams?

What steps can I take to help me achieve my goals?

What resources are available to help me plan my path?

Who can support me in achieving my goals?

What potential obstacles or challenges could I encounter

and what possible solutions or strategies can I use to

overcome them?

Social Sciences

(Psychology, Social work)

Business

Fine Arts, Media and

Design

Health Sciences (Pharmacy,

Nursing)

Humanities (General Studies –

Education, Law, Journalism)

Computers & Technology

Sciences

( Environment, Engineering)

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Focus AreasWhich focus areas interest me the most?

Tourism and Hospitality

(Hotel Management,

Chef)

Trades (Welding,

Horticulture, Plumbing)

Options for After High School

Trades or Technical Training

College or University- to obtain a diploma, certificate, degree

- to up-grade courses

Work

Travel (e.g. Gap Year)

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Why Post-Secondary?Greater Education = Greater Earnings and Less Unemployment

Source: Bureau of Labour Statisticshttp://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_chart_001.htm20

Why Post-Secondary?Increase Employment Opportunities!

Job Openings By Education Level:

15% will require some high school

17% will require high school graduation

25% will require university degree

43% will require work-based training

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What Is a Trade? What is a Journeyperson?

A skilled trade is an occupation that requires provincially recognized certification

A journeyperson is a person who has demonstrated both the practical and technical proficiency in a specific skilled trade and has obtained the required certification

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General Requirements: Trades

There are over 150 trades

Each trade has it’s own entrance requirements

LANGUAGE ARTS: English 11 + 12 recommended;

MATH: Apprenticeship and Workplace 11 is fine for some programs but not for trades such as Electrician which requires Academic Math 11 and Physics 11 or Chemistry 11. Foundations 11 or Pre-Calculus 11 is fine for all programs

Note: Specific Program Entry Requirements must be researched to determine the recommended high school pre-requisite courses.

What Is an Apprenticeship?

Work-based training combined with post-secondary education

Three-way contract between employer, apprentice and Industry Training Authority

www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/apprentices.html

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Skilled Trades Pathways after High School

Work as Apprentice –> then do Level 1 = 10 weeks

High School

Foundational Training = Level 1 -->

3 weeks to 10 months

Work

Level 2 - 4

Journeyman’s Trades Ticket

How To Become An ApprenticeWays to begin an apprenticeship:

During High School1. Youth Work In Trades (formerly known as Secondary School

Apprenticeship (SSA)2. Youth Train In Trades (formerly known as Dual Credit Program e.g.

ACE-IT

After High School 1. Direct entry when hired by an approved journeyman2. Foundation Training = Level 1; completed at institutions like BCIT,

UFV, KPU; then find employer and be registered as an apprentice in BC. Typically approx. 30 week full-time programs.

Note: Trade programs (BCIT) have continuous enrolment, waitlists should be researched. Consider writing pre-tests in Grade 11 or 12 to enhance waitlist opportunities.

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CRITERIA

• Must be 15 years of age and have a job in a trade area

• Must plan to continue in the trade after high school

• Must work for a journeyman who agrees to indenture the student

CREDITS

4 credits for every 120 hours of work (possible total of 16 credits)

SSA 11 A + SSA 11B

SSA 12A + SSA 12B

If continue in the trade area for at least six months after graduation

you are eligible for a $1000 scholarship

Youth Work In Trades (Secondary School Apprenticeship)

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See Mr. McKay

Youth Train In Trades (DUAL CREDIT)

Langley District Programs

At Aldergrove Secondary

Carpentry

Hairstylist

Automotive Service Tech

At Langley Secondary

Plumbing/Pipe Fitting

Partnership Programs

Kwantlen

Horticulture

VCC + WGSS

Professional Cook 1

BCIT + DWP

Electrical

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Public Institutions receive money from the provincial government and are regulated by the province and the Ministry of Advanced Education (UBC, SFU, Kwantlen, Langara, etc.)

Private Institutions must raise funds through tuition and donations; they have permission to be a post-secondary institution by the province of British Columbia. Tuition tends to be double that of public institutions (Trinity Western University, CDI, Art Institute of BC, etc.)

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Types of Post-Secondary InstitutionsIt helps to understand the different types of

Post-Secondary Institutions that are available

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BC Public Institutions

Upgrading Courses

Vocational Training

Certificates

Diplomas

Degrees

Technical Training

Transfer Programs

What do Colleges offer?

College - examples of areas of study to obtain a certificate, diploma or trades qualification

• Early Childhood

• Accounting

• Legal Administration

• Horticulture

Certificate

1 year or less

• Theatre/Visual/Graphic Art

• Computer Systems

• Business/Marketing/Accounting

• Criminal Justice

Diploma

2 years

• Chef/Baker

• Mechanic

• Machinist

• Electrician

• Welder

Trades Apprenticeship

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Career Laddering ExampleCertificate ->Diploma -> B.A. -> M.A. in Criminal Justice

Note how each credential can potentially build onto the next

Year 1 Criminal Justice Certificate (Douglas)

Year 1, 2 Criminal Justice Diploma (UFV)

Year 3, 4 Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice) through UFV or Bachelor of Technology in Forensic Investigation through BCIT

Year 5, 6 Master of Arts in Criminal Justice

ComparisonUndergraduate Degrees

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Commerce

Bachelor of Applied Science

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Bachelor of Social Science

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Kinesiology

Professional Programs

Teacher Education

Chartered Professional Accountant

Professional Engineer

Dentistry

Lawyer

Medicine

Physical Therapy

• Many programs – e.g. Law and Medicine, do NOT require a specific undergrad degree

• If you plan to pursue a professional degree, you must first complete a few years in an undergraduate program (or an entire Bachelor Degree). Often students change their mind about their major/program over the first few years.

• An estimated 20 to 50 percent of students enter college as “undecided” (Gordon, 1995) and an estimated 75 percent of students change their major at least once before graduation (Gordon, 1995).

Certificate, Diploma, DegreeWhat is the difference?

Earn Length of Program Location Example

Certificate 10 months College KPU: Horticulture

Diploma 2 years Institution,College

UFV: Youth Care Worker

Undergraduate Degrees

Associate Degree

2-4 years University-College UFV: Associate of Arts – Theatre

Bachelor’s 3-4 years University TRU: B.N.

Graduate Degrees

Master’s 1- 2 years after Bachelor’s

University UVIC: M.Sc.

ProfessionalDesignation

1-2 years after Bachelor’s

University UBC: P.Eng.

Doctorate 3-4 years after Bachelor’s

University UofA: Ph.D.

What is the difference?

College University

Focus - Career & Technical Training- Upgrading

- Undergraduate & Graduate Degrees

- Professional Programs

Learning Practical/Experiential Theoretical

EntranceRequirements

Varies depending on program Academic GPA (high marks)

1st Year Class Size

20 - 30 students 30 – up to 800 students

Instruction Lecture (+ labs for some courses) Learn industry relevant skills in simulated working environment

Lecture (+ labs for some courses)

Evaluation More frequent assignments, tests and projects

1 or 2 major papers; midterm and final exam

Professor Enjoys teaching; knows students by name; is available to meet and offer support

Enjoys lecturing and research; sometimes graduate students does marking and runs study sessions

Tuition Approximately $4000 Approximately $5000

To be accepted into University students usually must meet:

1. General Requirements for each Post-Secondary Institution

• Based on your grade 11 & 12 courses (a certain number of approved courses are required)

• Some require a second Language + certain Math Requirements

2. Program Specific Requirements

• The requirements for Engineering differ from the requirements for Nursing

3. Grade Point Average (GPA)

• In BC, most institutions calculate GPA using English 12 + 3 approvedGr. 12 courses but there are exceptions

• (Outside BC, institutions sometimes calculate GPA based on 4 approved courses)

University – Undergraduate Admissions

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General Admissions Comparison Chart in Course Planning Guide

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We prepare this chart each year as a starting place when comparing BC post-secondary schools. You must keep checking the websites of the universities you are considering to be sure you are in the correct courses and meet both General and Specific Entrance Requirements.

FACULTY OF ARTS (&/OR SOCIAL SCIENCES) - BC UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

UBC-Vancouver UBC-Okanagan SFU U Vic UFV KPU CAP U TWU TRU English 12 and

Graduation (Not Comm 12)

Required

Min.final grade (blended) of 70% in Eng 11 or 12

Required Required

Min. blended grade of 60%

Required – 86% +

on En 12 prov. exam exempts you from an academic writing course

Required

Min. grade of C+ (not blended with prov. exam)

Required

Min. grade of C+ (not blended with prov. exam)

Required

Min. grade of C+ (67%)

Required

Min. 60% on provincial exam

Required

Min. 73%

Foundations of Math 11, 12 Pre-Calculus 11, 12

Foundations of Math 12 OR Pre -Calculus 11

NO

Foundations of Math 11 OR Pre- Calculus 11

Min. 60%

Foundations of Math 11 OR Pre-Calculus 11

NO

NO

Foundations of Math 11 OR Pre- Calculus 11

NO

Foundations of Math 11 OR Pre- Calculus 11 Recommended if

considering Education

Approved Second Language 11

Required

Recommended

Required but can be an Introductory Language 11

Recommended - beginners language 11 does not qualify

Recommended

Recommended

NO

NO Recommended

Any Second Language to Grade

12

NOTE: 2nd language for B.A. Degree Completion

Gr. 12 2nd language will meet the 2nd language req.

Gr. 12 2nd language will meet the 2nd language req.

Gr. 11 2nd language (Beg/Intro Lang 11 doesn’t meet this)

Gr. 11 2nd language (Beg/Intro Lang 11 doesn’t meet this)

Gr. 12 2nd language with a min. B will meet 2nd language req.

2 university courses in a 2nd language

One Science 11 -Biology 11 -Chemistry 11 -Physics 11

-Earth Science 11

Required (min. 70%)

Required (min. 70%)

Required

Required

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

Grade 12

Requirements for Universities GPA is calculated using the courses required for

admissions

English 12 + three academically

approved courses from their list. See UBC website. * Students majoring in Economics must have Pre-Cal 12

Cannot use Foundations of Math 12 as one of the three

Min. avg 85 – 90%

English 12 + three academically

approved courses from their list. See UBC website Cannot use Foundations of

Math 12 as one of the three Min. avg 75 – 80%

English 12 + three

academically approved courses from their list. See SFU website Can use

Foundations of

Math 12 as one of the three but only

one of FOM 12 or Pre-Calculus 12

may be used in

the admission average

Min. avg 80%

English 12 + three academically

approved courses from their list. See UVIC website

Can use Foundations of Math 12 as one of the three.

Min. avg 75 - 80%

English 12 + two academically

approved courses from their list with a minimum B average. See UFV website

Can use Foundations of Math 12 as one of the two.

English 12

See KPU website

English 12 + two academically

approved courses from their list. See CAP U website Min. avg 60%

English 12 + three

academically approved courses from their list. See TWU website

Min. avg 67%

English 12 + graduation

Grade 12 “Academically Approved” course list are degree and program specific.

These WGSS courses are the Academically Approved Grade 12 courses for the majority of BC universities: Biology 12 French 12 English Literature 12

Chemistry 12 Japanese 12 Français Langue 12 (REQUIRED provincial) Physics 12 Spanish 12

Geology 12 Economics 12 ALL AP courses may be used for admission

Pre-Calculus 12 History 12 Calculus 12 Law 12

These WGSS courses are the Academically Approved Grade 12 courses for some BC universities: Foundations of Math 12 Philosophy 12 Social Justice 12 Comparative Civilization 12

The above information was accurate at time of printing. Students and parents are advised that information can change without notice. Check web sites to confirm requirements and to find the most up to date information.

Some Universities require a second language for admissions

Some require a second language to exit a Bachelor of Arts degree

Others do NOT require a second language

Language can open doors to employment, travel and graduate studies

A second language can be acquired through high school, equivalency or challenge exam

Summer school does NOT offer a second language

On-line language courses are NOT recommended

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Thoughts on a Second Language

Language Requirements

Institution Required

UBC Language 11

UVic No Language 11 required

SFU Language 11 or Beginner/Intro. Language 11

TWU No Language 11 required

TRU No Language 11 required (Arts: any second language

to Grade 12 is recommended)

KPU No Language 11 required (need language 12 to exit

from Bachelor of Arts degree)

UFV No Language 11 required (need language 12 to exit

from Bachelor of Arts degree)

UBC – Okanagan No Language 11 required (need language 12 to exit from Bachelor of Arts degree)

BCIT No Language 11 requiredNote: Language Challenge Exam Mark can be used for some institutions to meet entrance requirement (but some institutions like UBC will not use the mark as an approved Gr. 12 course)

Math RequirementsGeneral Admissions for University Entrance

Institution Required

UBC - Vancouver Foundations 12 or Pre-Cal 11

UVic Foundations 11 or Pre-Cal 11

SFU Pre-Cal 11 or Foundations 11 with minimum grade of 60%

TRU NO (note: a math 11 or 12 is required for high school graduation)

Kwantlen NO (note: a math 11 or 12 is required for high school graduation)

UFV NO (note: a math 11 or 12 is required for high school graduation)

BCIT Check program; Foundations 11 + 12 or Pre-Cal 11 required for some programs; may need to write math assessment test

Note: Pre-Calculus Math 11 or 12 may not be an admission requirement to some of the programs/faculties at the universities; however, Pre- Calculus Math 11 or 12 may be a pre-requisite to take Science, Engineering and Business programs/courses.

Specific Program Requirementsfor Highly Competitive University Programs

Business (Commerce)

English 12

Pre-Calculus 11 + 12

1 or 2 additional approved Grade 12 (depending on the institution)

Broad-based admissions application

Engineering (Applied Science)

English 12

Pre-Calculus 11 + 12

Chemistry 11 + 12

Physics 11 + 12

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Specific Admission Requirements - ExampleUniversity of British Columbia-Vancouver

English 11 (min 70%) Language 11 Pre-Calculus Math 11 or

Foundations Math 12 An Approved Science 11 Social Studies 11 English 12 (min 70%) 3 other approved grade 12 courses*

**Economics requires: Pre-Calculus 12• Students without an additional Grade 12 language must

take a language as part of their university studies

Minimum average at Grad = 70%

Faculty of Arts

English 11 (min 70%) Language 11 Pre-Calculus Math 11 Chemistry 11 Physics 11 Social Studies 11 English 12 (min 70%) Pre-Calculus 12 (min 67%) 2 approved courses, at least one of Bio

12, Chem 12, Physics 12 or Geology 12

Minimum average at Grad = 70%

Faculty of Science

Career Conversations

oJanuary 23, 24, 25, 26

oLibrary Annex

o 15 minutes in with a partner

oYou will meet with a Counsellor or Career Advisor

Career Conversations

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Step 1: Complete the Google Doc

https://goo.gl/forms/3A8sRPmudWnbD3MG2

Step 2: Bring appointment form, with questions

Step 3: Complete and return reflection section to Planning teacher

Jan. 23 D4

Monday

Jan. 24 D5

Tuesday

Jan. 25 D6

Wednesday

Jan. 26 D7

Thursday

2-3 Keyworth 1-2 Stubbings 2-2 Young 1-4 Young

FLEX FLEX FLEX FLEX

2-4 Band 1-1 Stubbings 2-1 1-3 Laine

2-1 Sedo 1-4 Stubbings 2-4 Young 1-2 Young

2-2 1-3 Stubbings 2-3 Laine 1-1 Young

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Career Conversation Week

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Course Planning TimelineFEBRUARY2017

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

1 Day 3 Collab4 2 Day 4 3 Day 5 Course Planning in

English 10 Classes

Course Fair - FLEX

Course Planning in

English 10 Classes

Course Fair - FLEX

6 Day 6 7 Day 7 8 Day 8 9 Day 1 10 Day 2 EVENING Course

Planning Info

Session – Gr. 10’s going into Gr. 11

13 14 Day 3 15 Day 4 16 Day 5 17 Day 6

FAMILY DAY – no school

Deadline for

Courses to be selected in MyEd

AND paper course selections returned

to Counsellors

20 Day 7 21 Day 8 22 Day 1 23 Day 2 24 ProD Professional Cook

Career Tour (day)

7:00PM - Opening

Doors to Trades Info Session

27 Day 3 28 Day 4

Gr. 11 Opportunities

District Programs

•Youth Train in Trades– Automotive, Carpentry, Electrician, Plumbing & Pipefitting, Horticulture

•Youth Work in Trades–Apprenticeship

Exchange Programs

•Rotary exchange opportunities

•Lion’s Club youth camp

•Experiences Canada

Enrichment Programs

•Encounters with Canada

•BC Youth Parliament

•SHAD – July –STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)

Volunteer

•School Clubs

•Local Community

•Global Humanitarian Trips

Event Date Time Location

Advice for gr. 10-12 Aboriginal Students considering Post-Secondary studies

Tues.Jan 17

Flex Library Annex

Opening Doors to Trades Info Evening Tues.Feb 21

7:00pm WGSS Library

Youth Innovation Day – explore careers in technology – see Christy before Feb 15

Wed.Mar. 15

All day Vancouver

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Up-Coming Opportunities

Remind App

The Career and Counselling Dept. uses REMIND to inform students about upcoming events. For example:

o Guest Speakers during FLEX

o Career Exploration Tours

o Post-Secondary speakers

o When signing up you will be prompted to insert your name -please use your first and last name

o We will be using this system to contact you during the course planning process

Career Advisor (Christy de Bulnes)

Counsellors (A-G = Kifiak; H-N = Seymour; O-Z = Docherty)

WGSS Counselling & Careers Website

@GatorFutures Twitter

MyBluePrint.ca

University/College Websites

Parents and Teachers

Open Houses at Post-Secondary institutions

Job Shadow

Volunteer

Resources

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Counselling & Careers Website

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wgsscounselling.weebly.com

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@GatorFutures Twitter