Post Secondary Planning

By Student Services

Overview

Post Secondary Options

Researching Post Secondary Pathways

College and University Application Information

Financial Planning Information

Resources

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.collegeoftrades.ca , www.ontariocolleges.ca, or

www.electronicinfo.ca, to research post-secondary programs

Check the job projection forecastswww.jobbank.gc.ca/explorecareers.do

Apply for your postsecondary program(s)

The

Planning

Process

Accessing MyBlueprint From Home

Go to www.louisearbourss.ca

Click

on icon

MyBlueprintParent Account

Click to set

up an

account

Creating a Parent Account

Select

Louise

Arbour

S.S.

Creating a Parent Account

Click for

Parent

Account

Select

Grade

Range

Creating a Parent Account

Complete sign

up and link to a

student

Completing Surveys

Teen completes the 5

surveys and can

match results to:

occupations 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.collegeoftrades.ca , www.ontariocolleges.ca, or

www.electronicinfo.ca, to research post-secondary programs

Check the job projection forecastswww.jobbank.gc.ca/explorecareers.do

Apply for your postsecondary program(s)

The

Planning

Process

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.collegeoftrades.ca , www.ontariocolleges.ca, or

www.electronicinfo.ca, to research post-secondary programs

Check the job projection forecastswww.jobbank.gc.ca/explorecareers.do

Apply for your postsecondary program(s)

The

Planning

Process

Apprenticeship VS. College VS. UniversityAPPRENTICESHIP COLLEGE UNIVERSITY

TYPE OF

EDUCATIONAL

EXPERIENCE

On the job & hands-on

training for

occupation (90%)

Specialized training

for particular

occupations

Theoretical &

academic

educational

experience

WHAT DO YOU

GET?

Certificate of:

Apprenticeship OR

Qualification

Certificate

Diploma

Degree

Degree

HOW LONG

DOES IT TAKE?

2-5 years 1 year….....certificate

2-3 years...diploma

4 years…...degree

3 to 4 years

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

College Research

www.ontariocolleges.ca

College/Program Search

Search by:

keyword

college

Search by:

category

College Program

Filter

Search

Click on ‘Visit’ for

Admission Requirements

and Specific Program

Information

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

Double click for more

information

Search by:

• University

• Program

• keyword

University Program Search

Visit for specific program

or university 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.collegeoftrades.ca , www.ontariocolleges.ca, or

www.electronicinfo.ca, to research post-secondary programs

Check the job projection forecastswww.jobbank.gc.ca/explorecareers.do

Apply for your postsecondary program(s)

The

Planning

Process

Do your Research …Job Projectionswww.jobbank.gc.ca/explorecareers.do

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.collegeoftrades.ca , www.ontariocolleges.ca, or

www.electronicinfo.ca, to research post-secondary programs

Check the job projection forecastswww.jobbank.gc.ca/explorecareers.do

Apply for your postsecondary program(s)

The

Planning

Process

College ApplicationIf 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

Create an account

College Application Information

• Final Day to Apply for Equal Consideration: February 1, 2019

• 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

University Application

www.ouac.on.ca

University Applicationwww.ouac.on.ca/ouac-101/

Important

Dates

How to Apply

click on

“Tutorials”

University Application Information

• Deadline to apply for equal consideration: January 16, 2019

• Cost: $150 for 3 university/program choices…$50 for each additional university/program with a maximum of 3 program choices at any 1 university

• PIN is needed to apply Pick up from the Guidance Office

Back up planning

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

programs and schools

College & University Grade Downloads

• November 2018: Schools send Credit Histories & Demographics

• February 2019: Semester 1 final marks are sent

• April 2019: Semester 2 mid-term marks are sent

• July 2019: Semester 2 final marks are sent

• February 2019 – April 2019: Conditional offers of admission

• June: Confirmation of acceptance

Financial PlanningCosts Involved in Attending College or University:

Estimated Yearly Average Cost:

TuitionCollege $4500University $9500

Books/Supplies $1500

College $6500University $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 in the spring

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.electronicinfo.ca

• www.ontariocolleges.ca

• www.peelschools.org (click on students and then scholarships)

Accessing Scholarship Information from the Louise Arbour S.S. Site

Call Guidance

Office at extension

410 for report

password

Resources For You

Resources For You

Questions?