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
Overview
- A combination of on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
- 80-90 percent of apprenticeship training is provided in the workplace.
- 10-20 percent involves classroom instruction at a college or another approved training organization.
- Length of the apprenticeship varies depending on the trade.
Why choose the skilled trades?
- Changing technologies are also creating more new jobs every year.
- 40 per cent of new jobs will be in skilled trades and technologies in the next two decades.
- Skilled tradespeople earn higher than average incomes.
- Many skilled tradespeople own their own businesses.
- Transferable skills and knowledge.
- Graduate without student debt.
- Rewarding careers with many opportunities for growth and change.
Requirements
- Be at least 15 years of age.
- Can work in Canada and a social insurance number.
- Meet the educational requirements for the trade (often Ontario Secondary School Diploma).
- Have an employer in Ontario who meets the criteria.
For additional information
- Skilled trades page on the Ontario government’s website
- Ontario labour market page on the Ontario government’s website
- Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program website
- 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.
Useful Links:
College
Overview
- College education provides a blend of academic learning and practical skills training.
- Ontario’s public colleges offer over 4500 programs, ranging from one-year diplomas to 4-year degrees in Applied Arts, Business, Health and Human Services, and Technology.
- 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.
- Can lead to many careers, including arborists, conversation officers, dental hygienists, journalists, paralegals, paramedics, and website technicians.
- High employment rates for college graduates.
- College instructors are often industry professionals and create real-world connections in the classroom.
- Costs vary between programs and tuition can range from $3,000 to $5,000 per year.
- There are currently 29 colleges in major cities throughout Ontario.
Consider the college pathways if you…
- Meet basic admission requirements which require an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and some programs may have specific course requirements.
- Find success in hands-on learning and applied curriculum.
- Enjoy smaller classes and the personal approach to instruction.
- Want to explore career options in a broad study program before specializing.
- To build confidence and connections in industry and professional partners.
- Have specific career goals that require a college education.
For additional information
- Ontario Colleges website
- OSAP: Ontario Student Assistance Program page on the Ontario government’s website
- ontransfer.ca
- View collaborative University and college programs on the 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
Overview
- Special Education staff, parents, and community support agencies work collaboratively to plan and prepare students for life in the community upon exiting secondary school.
- 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 (i.e. CICE – Community Integration through Co-operative Education).
- Student may remain in secondary school until June of the year that the student turns 21 years of age.
This pathways is for…
- Students with Special Education needs who are primarily accessing non-credit courses leading to a Certificate of Accomplishment need to display significant progress in completing individual, personal, and educational goals.
- Students working towards an Ontario Secondary School Certificate [OSSC] need to successfully complete a minimum of 14 credits including seven compulsory and seven optional courses.
For additional information
University
Overview
- Most programs allow students to explore their subject of interest.
- The purpose of a university education is to help refine higher order thinking skills.
- Only select programs will train you for work in a specific job area; for example, business, engineering or nursing.
- Most programs allow students to explore their subjects of interest.
- Can lead to careers such as teachers, engineers, doctors, accountants, computer programmers, researchers, psychologists, and lawyers.
- Ontario public universities offer undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees, co-op programs, and professional programs, ranging from 3-10 years of study.
- There are currently 21 universities with campuses in 30 communities throughout Ontario.
- Costs widely vary between type of programs and tuition can range from $5,000 to $15,000 per year.
Consider the university pathways if you…
- The basic requirement for admission of 6 marks in “U” or “M” (U/C) courses.
- Enjoy abstract concepts associated with course material and academic/theoretical learning.
- Are able to complete much of your work independently.
- Have specific career goals in mind that require a 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
- Virtual Tours of all Canadian University and College Campuses
- Talk to your school’s guidance counsellor or meet with College 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
Overview
- About 50% of secondary school graduates enter the workforce first before considering an apprenticeship, college, or university program.
- Many careers require an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), followed by specific on-the-job training.
- There are a variety of entry-level positions in different careers including: real estate agents, animal care workers, bank tellers, photographers, web site designers, and construction labourers.
- Some employment provides opportunities for paid educational training and advancement.
- Gather information on the labour market and future opportunities for growth.
- Participate in various programs throughout high school, such as co-op, dual credits, OYAP, and SHSM, to gain certifications and training that can help build a resume and meet initial work requirements.
Consider the workplace pathways if you…
- Have specific career goals that allow you to go directly to the workplace for on-the-job training.
- Want to gain work experience and transferable skills in a particular sector.
- Make connections to industry partners and employers.
- Want to explore employment opportunities that matches your goals, skills, interests, availability, and job satisfaction.
For additional information
- Career Services:
– Haliburton – Fleming Crew
– Kawartha Lakes – Victoria County Career Services
– Muskoka – Employment North, YMCA Simcoe/Muskoka, Agilec Employment Services - Workforce Development Board – Northumberland, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton
- Talk to your school’s guidance counsellor and meet with co-operative education teachers for more information.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please contact your local school or fill in the Pathways Questions Form.
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