Post-secondary Pathways
Students
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Funding your education
- Apply to the Weldon Bursary, which is available on the Google Classroom or in Guidance at the beginning of June.
- Apply to OSAP once you’ve accepted your offer.
- Check the financial aid section of the school you’re heading to for specific opportunities for you/your program.
- Check out the classwork section of your 2024 Guidance Google Classroom to review scholarship and bursary options.
- Look for opportunities where your parents/guardians or family members work.
- There are many entrance scholarships for good grades, most will be automatic, coming directly off your fees.
- Continue to complete and submit community involvement hours as there are many awards at graduation based on community involvement.
Apprenticeship
What is an apprenticeship?
- The apprenticeship pathway involves a combination of on-the-job training and classroom instruction. Typically:
– 80-90 percent of learning takes place in the workplace.
– 10-20 percent of learning involves classroom instruction at an approved training delivery agent . - Apprentices learn skills (competencies) and (in construction trades) earn hours to become qualified journeypersons.
- The length of an apprenticeship varies depending on the trade.
Benefits
Skilled trades people:
- Earn higher than average incomes.
- Sometimes own their own businesses.
- Learn transferable skills and knowledge.
- Often become certified without incurring student debt.
- Have rewarding careers with many opportunities for growth and change.
Who can participate?
- Students who are at least 15 years of age, can work in Canada and have a social insurance number.
- Students who meet the educational requirements for the specific trade.
- Apprentices must have an Ontario employer sponsor who meets the criteria.
For additional information
- Skilled Trades Ontario website
- Skilled trades page on the Ontario government’s website
- Ontario labour market page on the Ontario government’s website
- Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program website
- Financial incentives for apprentices (Provincial) and Federal)
- Contact your school’s Guidance Department or visit the Programs page for more information.
Fenelon Falls Secondary School Apprenticeship information
After graduation you can talk to your co-op employer, family, friends, neighbours, and more to begin an apprenticeship.
Once you have secured an employer, contact the closest Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development. The closest office is the Peterborough office:
901 Lansdowne Street West
Phone toll-free: 1-877-433-6555
Email: appr.peterborough@ontario.ca
Another option is to apply to a trade union. Find your “local” and read how to apply.
In the meantime, find another job (preferably in the trade field you are interested in) and wait for a phone call from the trade union for an interview.
Check out the Post-secondary Pathways page for more information.
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College
What is the college pathway?
- College education provides a blend of classroom learning and practical skills training.
- Ontario public colleges offer programs ranging from one-year diplomas to 4-year degrees.
- Collaborative programs are offered jointly between a college and a partner university, in some areas of study such as business, health care, information technology, and science.
- College instructors are often industry professionals and create real-world connections in the classroom.
Benefits
College educated individuals:
- Find success in hands-on learning connected to various programs.
- Explore a wide range of career options.
- Build confidence and connections with industry and professional partners.
For additional information
- Ontario Colleges website
- OSAP: Ontario Student Assistance Program page on the Ontario government’s website
- ontransfer.ca
- Ontario Universities’ Application Centre website.
- Talk to your school’s guidance counsellor or meet with College representatives when they visit your school or at a regional College Fair for more information.
Fenelon Falls Secondary School College information
In the gall, Guidance will present to Grade 12 students with information on how to research programs and apply to College. If you would like any other information pertaining to College, please make a guidance appointment.
Useful links:
- Ontario Colleges – access this site to research College programs, view prerequisites, and apply to College.
- Competitive programs – do you suspect your program may be highly competitive? Visit this site for information on admissions to competitive college programs.
- Transfer – interested in seeing what credits might transfer from University to College or College to University? Click on the ONTransfer button to explore your transfer pathways.
- Xello – our new pathway planning tool. To access, students must login to their Google Drive and click on Xello.
Check out the Post-secondary Pathways page for more information.
Community
What is the community pathway?
- Special Education staff, parents/guardians, and community support agencies work collaboratively to plan and prepare students for life in the community upon exiting secondary school.
- Community pathways options include, but are not limited to volunteer work, paid employment, and participation in recreational programs.
- Some students may be able to access specialized programs offered at Ontario Community Colleges, such as Community Integration through Co-operative Education (CICE).
- Students may remain in secondary school until June of the year that they turn 21 years of age.
Who can participate in the community pathway?
- Students with Special Education needs who are primarily accessing non-credit courses leading to a Certificate of Accomplishment.
- Students with Special Education needs who are working towards an Ontario Secondary School Certificate (OSSC).
For additional information
University
What is the university pathway?
- University programs typically involve academic learning focused on achievement of undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees, co-op programs, and professional programs, ranging from three to 10 years of study.
- University programs may support students to improve higher order thinking skills or train for specific career areas.
Benefits
University educated individuals:
- Develop valuable learning and communication skills.
- Foster personal and intellectual growth.
- Access specific career opportunities that require university education.
For additional information
- Ontario Universities’ Info website
- Ontario Universities’ Application Centre website
- Student loans, grants, scholarships, and bursaries page on the Ontario government’s website
- Talk to your school’s guidance counsellor or meet with University representatives when they visit your school or at a regional University Fair for more information.
Fenelon Falls Secondary School University information
In the Fall, Guidance will present to Grade 12 students with information on how to research programs and apply to University. If you would like any other information pertaining to University, please make a guidance appointment.
Useful links:
- University information – use this link to research types of programs, admission requirements, and compare by University. Be sure to verify program and admission information on the University website before applying.
- OUAC – when you are ready to apply to university, go to this website.
- University data – discover data about all Ontario Universities. Information such as class sizes, campus life, school population, tuition fees, averages needed for acceptance, and student satisfaction.
- University fairs – learn about dates and times for both the Toronto University Fair and Regional University Fairs.
- Transfer – interested in seeing what credits might transfer from University to College or College to University? Click on the ONTransfer button to explore your transfer pathways.
- Xello – our new pathway planning tool. To access, students must login to their Google Drive and click on Xello.
Check out the Post-secondary Pathways page for more information.
Workplace
What is the workplace pathway?
- The workplace pathway involves obtaining employment directly out of high school
- Many careers require an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), followed by specific on-the-job training.
- Some employers provide opportunities for paid educational training and advancement.
- Workers should gather information on the labour market and future opportunities for growth.
Benefits
Those who pursue the workplace pathway:
- Gain work experience and transferable skills in a particular sector.
- Make connections with industry partners and employers.
- Explore employment opportunities that align with personal goals, skills, and interests.
For additional information
- Career Services:
– Haliburton – Haliburton County’s Community Resource for Employers and Workers
– Kawartha Lakes – Victoria County Career Services
– Muskoka – Employment North, YMCA Simcoe/Muskoka, Agilec Employment Services - Workforce Development Board
– Haliburton and Kawartha Lakes – Northumberland, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton
– Muskoka – Muskoka Workforce Development Strategy - Talk to your school’s guidance counsellor and meet with co-operative education teachers for more information.
