Post Secondary Review and Other Programs for Earning Credits

POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS INFORMATION
ONTARIO COLLEGES	ONTARIO UNIVERSITIES
Visit: www.ontariocolleges.ca To apply to college in Ontario you must have Grade 12 English - C or U stream Graduated! Ensure you have met ALL requirements: 30 credits, 40 community service hours & literacy requirement Any other prerequisite courses NOTE: Many programs only require ENG4C/ENG4U to determine acceptance College and/or university credits can be used to apply Apprenticeship, Certificate, Diploma and Degree Programs offered Average is based on prerequisite courses only	Visit: https://www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca/ To apply to university in Ontario you must have: 6 4U or 4M courses including program prerequisites and ENG4UI Graduated! Ensure you have met ALL requirements: 30 credits, 40 community service hours & literacy requirement ALSO: Check specific program requirements - many have additional information forms to submit Prerequisite grades are usually included in average Average is based on the 6 4U and 4M courses
FINANCIAL PLANNING	THINGS TO CONSIDER
OSAP - Ontario Student Assistance Program https://osap.gov.on.ca Eligible Ontario students may receive financial assistance Apply in the spring once you have accepted an offer to a college or university Scholarships - visit: https://yconic.com, www.scholartree.ca www.scholarshipscanada.ca Bursaries (based on financial need) - visit college/university website Visit ECI Guidance webpage for more information!	Program requirements: Prerequisites; cut-off averages; other criteria, e.g. audition, portfolio Location: Home or away; size and location of city, vibe of the community Do they offer Co-op or internship opportunities? Campus Factors: Size; atmosphere on campus; scholarships; program cost Extra-curricular activities: clubs, sports, etc. Start date: some programs have start dates other than September
APPRENTICESHIPS	WORKPLACE
Visit: www.ontario.ca/page/apprenticeship-ontario Apprenticeship Training Programs are 2 - 5 years Get paid while you train; hourly wage increases each year in training Must have an employer who is willing to take you on as an apprentice or attend a college program that may lead to an apprenticeship Find employers and more information on https://www.apprenticesearch.com/ Find out more at https://www.skilledtradesontario.ca/	Websites and organizations to help you find work: Employment Ontario www.ontario.ca Youth Job Connect 285 Weber St. N #5, Waterloo; 519-722-4605 x5630 Lutherwood Employment Services www.lutherwood.ca 165 King St E, Kitchener (519) 743-2460 Job Search Websites: www.indeed.ca www.monster.ca www.kwjobshop.ca
CANADIAN ARMED FORCES
● For all information visit www.forces.gc.ca or call recruiting at 905-521-0928 (Hamilton, nearest recruiting centre)
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OTHER PROGRAMS FOR EARNING CREDITS (For Senior Students)

DUAL CREDIT PROGRAM
The Dual Credit Program allows secondary students the opportunity to receive both secondary and college credits at the same time. The program has many benefits: sample college culture, experience college course expectations, tuition free college course with textbooks and transportation provided for college attendance. Courses offered include: Masonry, Culinary Skills, Baking, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Welding, Carpentry, American Sign Language, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, PSW, Manicure Skills, Security Guard Training, Cabinet Making and Photography. Students attend courses at Conestoga College, at the Waterloo, Doon or Guelph Campuses. Students attend their Dual Credit course one day a week - you will have to make up any course work you miss at Eastwood. Students are supported by both their College professor and a Dual Credit high school teacher The Dual Credit Program is not an entitlement. Students must apply and be accepted into the program! You MUST meet with your Guidance counselor to apply to this program. To let us know you are interested in the Dual Credit Program, choose ETTDC1 (For Sem 1 Programs) or ETTDC2 (For Sem 2 Programs) in myBlueprint. Want more details? Visit: https://schools.wrdsb.ca/pathways/dual_credit/
APPRENTICESHIP COOP PROGRAMS
SKILLED TRADE APPRENTICESHIPS	MILITARY COOP
During Semester 2 of your graduating year of high school, you have the option to apply to a number of Skilled Trade COOP Apprenticeship programs run by local Trade Unions. There are opportunities for: Electrical Apprenticeship Plumbing Apprenticeship General Carpenter Apprenticeship Drywall, Acoustic and Lathing Applicator Construction Craft Worker Acceptance to these programs is based on: high grades in Gr 12 English and Gr 12 math an interview good mechanical aptitude good attendance The Trade Unions only accept a limited number of students each year - you are NOT guaranteed a position! However, those students offered a Coop position will recieve: Job Site Preparation training, including WHMIS, First Aid, Working at Heights, etc On Site training A possibility of being offered a paid position after the school year ends	The Canadian Army Reserve provides students with a COOP opportunity to get on-the-job experience in the Armed Forces. The Canadian Army Reserve COOP Program includes: Basic Military Qualifications, first-aid, navigation, field craft, career awareness, communication,self defense, and training as a Gunner (Guelph), Combat Engineer (Waterloo), Infanteer (Kitchener/Cambridge), Financial Services Administrator (all locations), or Human Resources Administrator (all locations). Interested students should be 16 years old or older, have completed 16 credits and be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident be able to pass the fitness test talk to their COOP teacher and let them know they want to join the Military COOP check with their Guidance counselor that they have Coop in the afternoon of Semester 2 fill in the consent form Apply online at : www.forces.ca/en/apply-now/ The Military COOP Program runs during Semester 2 Mondays—Friday from 12:30 to 5:30 pm.