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The Pathways Planner, haltonpathways.ca and myBlueprint.ca/halton are tools designed for students in Halton to plan their secondary timetable according to OSSD requirements and to explore the many career opportunities and post-secondary education options available based on course selection. With these tools, students and parents can work together to build a pathway through secondary school towards students’ chosen post-secondary destination(s) and career(s). Pathways Planner promoting potential, inspiring futures. Successful Transition to Grade 9-12 Halton District School Board New Street Education Centre 3250 New Street, Burlington, Ontario L7N 1M8 (905) 631-6120 www.myBlueprint.ca/Halton NAME: 1. Who Am I? 2. What Are My Opportunities? 3. Who Do I Want To Become? 4. What Is My Plan For Achieving My Goals?

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www.haltonpathways.ca

Experiential Learning Opportunities

Career FairsCooperative EducationDual Credit ProgramsE-LearningExtracurricular Activity Guidance & Career Education Health and Safety TrainingIndustry Certi� cationJob Shadow

“Men as Career Coaches” Event Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program Specialty Pathways Programs Specialist High Skills Major Take Our Kids to Work DayTrade Shows Visit Career Resource CentreVolunteer Experience “Women as Career Coaches” EventWork Experience Young Worker Awareness Program

myBlueprint helps you set goals, build a resume, plan your courses and instantly discover the opportunities available to you in every apprenticeship, college or university program, or workplace across Canada. To get started visit:

www.myBlueprint.ca/halton

The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs have been introduced to offer province-wide specialized programs in speci� c Ministry-identi� ed sectors tosupport the success of all students. The SHSM Program has a number of required components, including:• Bundled credits (4 “major” credits plus 2 – 4 supporting credits (i.e. Math,

Science, English or Business)• Industry recognized certi� cations and training• Experiential learning (2 credits of cooperative education in major)• Reach ahead experiences• Focus on essential skills through Ontario Skills Passport• Designed to give students a “leg-up” to pursue apprenticeship, college,

university or work in their chosen sector

Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Programs• Agriculture• Arts and Culture• Business• Construction• Energy• Environment• Health and Wellness• Horticulture and Landscaping• Hospitality and Tourism• Information and

Communications Technology

• Justice, Community Safety andEmergency Services

• Manufacturing• Social Justice• Sports• Transportation

SHSM Programs Available to Halton Students

Pathways Programs

See your Guidance Counsellor and haltonpathways.ca for more information about these exciting programs.

There are lots of things to consider as you prepare to leave secondary school and start your post-secondary pathway. See your guidance counsellor and www.haltonpathways.ca for important questions to ask yourself!

APPRENTICESHIPWhat kinds of programs are offered?• Apprenticeship is a practical method of learning,

providing hands-on training in over 150 skilled trades• Apprentices are paid while gaining work

experience, their wages increase with skill levelsWhat does Apprenticeship prepare you for?• Apprenticeships can lead to careers such as:

construction workers, chefs, horticulturists,information technologists, educational assistantsand hairstylists

How long can Apprenticeship take?• Becoming a certified tradesperson requires a

combination of on-the-job training and in-school training usually done at the local college, and usually lasts 2-5 years

How much does it cost?• Cost can vary depending on whether the student

begins their apprenticeship training with an OntarioYouth Apprenticeship (OYAP) program while they arestill in secondary school

You may be interested in apprenticeship if:• You enjoy hands on learning and have good

mechanical and spatial abilities• You enjoy fixing things, assembling and disassembling

structures• You are able to solve problems, determine why

something does not work and how it can be donebetter

• You are interested in a career that requires thecompletion of an apprenticeship

For more information on Apprenticeship, visit:

www.oyap.comwww.apprenticesearch.comwww.apprenticetrades.cawww.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/tcu/apprentices/www.careercruising.com

COLLEGEWhat kinds of programs are offered?• College programs provide an effective combination

of real life skills with quality education• Approximately 25% of secondary school students

go to collegeWhat does College prepare you for?• College programs give you the skills you need to

pursue a variety of careers such as: journalists,police officers, dental hygienists, websitetechnicians, paralegals and chemical technologists

How long does College take?• Colleges have certificate, diploma, graduate

certificate, applied degree, or joint college -

university programs, that usually take 1 to 3 years to complete

How much does it cost?• College programs range from $3000-$5000 per yearYou may be interested in college if:• You find success in hands-on / applied curriculum• You enjoy smaller classes and the personal

approach to instruction• You have specific career goals that require a

college education• You are interested in developing technical and

occupational skills required for your chosen careerarea

For more information on College, visit:

www.ontariocolleges.cawww.gotocollege.cawww.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/postsec/college.htmlwww.careercruising.com

COMMUNITYWho is the Community Pathway for? • Students with special education needs who are

primarily accessing non-credit courses leading to aCertificate of Accomplishment. In some cases, studentsmay work toward an Ontario Secondary SchoolCertificate (OSSC), which requires 14 credit courses.

Making plans for this Pathway?• Special Education Staff, parents and community support

agencies work together in a collaborative communityprocess to individually plan and prepare students forlife in the community upon leaving secondary school. (Students in this pathway may remain in school until Juneof the year in which the student turns 21 years of age).

• In planning, options could include, but are not limitedto: volunteer work and participation in recreationalprograms. A few

students may access specialized programs (CICE -Community Integration through Co-operativeEducation) offered at a few Ontario colleges.

Students will graduate with one of the following:•Ontario Secondary School Certificate (OSSC)

This certificate is awarded to students whosuccessfully complete a minimum of 14 creditsincluding 7 compulsory credits — 2 credits inEnglish, 1 credit in each of the following: Math,Canadian Geography or Canadian History, Science,Health and Physical Education, Arts or TechnologicalEducation — plus 7 optional credits. or

•Certificate of Accomplishment This certificate is awarded to students upon leavingschool who have made progress in completingindividual personal and educational goals

For more information on the Community Pathway visit:

www.hdsb.ca (and click on the Special Education tab)www.haltonsupportservices.cawww.dsontario.cawww.sopdi.cawww.communitylivingontario.ca

UNIVERSITYWhat kinds of programs are offered?• University offers degree programs that are theoretical

in nature in the General Arts, Sciences and Business• About 35% of secondary school students go to

universityWhat does University prepare you for?• University can lead to careers such as: teachers,

engineers, doctors, accountants, computerprogrammers and lawyers

How long does University take?• Students in university obtain bachelor degrees,

masters degrees, and doctorate degrees, rangingfrom 3 - 10 years of study

• Universities also offer continuing education andcertificate programs for specific occupations

How much does it cost?• Most undergraduate programs range from $5000 -

$7000 per year in universityYou may be interested in university if:• You enjoy abstract concepts associated with course

material and academic/theoretical learning• You are able to complete much of your work

independently• You have specific career goals in mind that require

a university education

For more information on University, visit:

www.ouac.on.cawww.electronicinfo.cawww.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/postsec/univers.htmlwww.careercruising.com

WORKWhat kinds of jobs are available after secondary school?• A wide variety of careers require a secondary school

diploma, followed by specific on-the-job training orentry-level positions from secondary school including: real estate agents, animal care workers, bank tellers, photographers, web site designers, constructionlabourers

• About 50% of secondary school students go directlyinto the world of work, but often decide to pursue anapprenticeship, college or university training at a later time

• Various programs in Halton provide opportunities forstudents to meet initial requirements for enteringspecific industries, allowing them to

make a successful transition from school to the workplace

You may be interested in work if:• You have developed practical workplace skills that have

prepared you for a specific career without needing topursue college, university, or an apprenticeship first

• You have been successful in workplace pathwaycourses and wish to explore workplace opportunities

• You may wish to defer further post-secondary educationuntil later

• You have specific career goals in mind that allow you togo directly to the workplace for on-the-job training

For more information on Work, visit:

www.jobfutures.cawww.jobbank.gc.cawww.sheridanc.on.ca/services/jobconnect/www.careercruising.com

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Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)Concentrated OYAP helps students prepare for apprenticeship by combining Technology courses with a coop placement to help them gain the knowledge, skills and work experience necessary to begin an apprenticeship.

Listed below are the four sectors of concentrated OYAP, including the programs offered in the Halton Region:

Construction Sector• Carpenter, Cabinet Maker, Industrial

Woodworker, Electrician, Construction and Maintenance, Landscaper, Greenskeeper, Horticulturalist

Industrial Sector• Industrial Mechanic, Millwright, Machinist,

Tool & Die Maker, Welder, Welder FitterMotive Power Sector

• Autobody & Collision Damage Repair, Automotive Painter, Automotive Technician, Small Engine Mechanic

Service Sector• Chef, Baker, Patisserie, Early Childhood

Educator, Child & Youth Worker, Hairstylist, Information Technology Technician

Cooperative EducationThe Cooperative Education Program is a unique learning opportunity for secondary school students, which extends classroom learning into industry, business and community. Allows students to:

• Experience the workplace• Make informed decisions about their post-

secondary opportunities• Use up to two coop credits as compulsory

credits towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma

• Work or even get registered as an apprentice in an apprenticeable trade while in coop through the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program.

Specialty Pathways ProgramsSpecialty Pathways Programs provide opportunities for specialized learning through focused course packages often tied to experiential learning through cooperative education. The following specialty programs are offered in Halton:• Bronte Creek Project • Can Fit Pro Personal Trainer• Employability Skills Certi� cate• Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) ECO Studies

Program• LINK• Robotics

School College Work Initiative - Dual Credit ProgramsThe School College Work Initiative is a partnership between school boards and colleges that allows senior secondary school students to simultaneously earn secondary school and college credits towards their Ontario Secondary School Diploma and a college diploma or Level 1 Apprenticeship Training.

Our Halton school boards are currently partnering with Humber, Mohawk and Sheridan Colleges to offer programs in the following areas:

• Automotive Service Technician - Level 1 Apprenticeship

• Child and Youth Worker• Construction: Electrical and Heating,

Ventilation and Air Conditioning• Early Childhood Education• Landscaping and Horticulture• Manufacturing and Advanced Robotics• Re-Engagement Programs

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The Pathways Planner, haltonpathways.ca and myBlueprint.ca/halton are tools designed for students in Halton to plan their secondary timetable according to OSSD requirements and to explore the many career opportunities and post-secondary education options available based on course selection. With these tools, students and parents can work together to build a pathway through secondary school towards students’ chosen post-secondary destination(s) and career(s).

What do you need to graduate?18 compulsory creditsStudents must earn the following compulsory credits** to obtain the Ontario Secondary School Diploma:

4credits in English

3credits in Mathematics

2credits in Science

1credit in Canadian History

1credit in Canadian Geography

1credit in The Arts

1credit in Health and Physical Education

1credit in French as a second language

0.5credit in Career Studies

0.5credit in Civics

Plus one credit from each of the following groups:1Group 1: an additional credit in English, or French as a second

language, or a Native language, or a classical or an international language, or social sciences and the humanities or Canadian and world studies or guidance and career education or cooperative education

1Group 2: an additional credit in health and physical education, or the arts or business studies, or French as a second language, or cooperative education*

1Group 3: an additional credit in science or technological education, or French as a second language, or computer studies, or cooperative education*

In addition to the above the students must complete:12 optional credits

40hours of community involvement activities

Ontario Literacy Requirement OSSLT or OSSLC

* Please note: a maximum of 2 credits in cooperative education now count as compulsory credits** Please note: Compulsory substitutions are available, see your principal/guidance counsellor

Pathways Plannerpromoting potential, inspiring futures.

Successful Transition to

Grade 9-12

Halton District School BoardNew Street Education Centre3250 New Street, Burlington, Ontario L7N 1M8(905) 631-6120 www.myBlueprint.ca/Halton

NAME:

1. Who Am I? 2. What Are My Opportunities? 3. Who Do I Want To Become? 4. What Is My Plan For Achieving My Goals?

Secondary School Course PlannerCourses Grade 9

Courses Grade 10

Courses Grade 11

Courses Grade 12

Additional Year

•English•Math•Science•Geography•Physical Education•French*•Technology**

•English•Math•Science•History•Civics & Career

Studies

•English•Math

•English

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*A teacher may recommend alternative ** May be optional at some schools

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www.haltonpathways.ca

Experiential Learning Opportunities

Career Fairs Cooperative Education

Dual Credit Programs E-Learning Extracurricular Activity Guidance & Career Education Health and Safety Training Industry Certi� cation Job Shadow“Men as Career Coaches” Event Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program Specialty Pathways Programs Specialist High Skills Major Take Our Kids to Work Day Trade Shows Visit Career Resource Centre Volunteer Experience “Women as Career Coaches” Event Work Experience Young Worker Awareness Program

myBlueprint helps you set goals, build a resume, plan your courses and instantly discover the opportunities available to you in every apprenticeship, college or university program, or workplace across Canada. To get started visit:

www.myBlueprint.ca/halton

The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs have been introduced to offer province-wide specialized programs in speci� c Ministry-identi� ed sectors tosupport the success of all students. The SHSM Program has a number of required components, including:• Bundled credits (4 “major” credits plus 2 – 4 supporting credits (i.e. Math,

Science, English or Business)• Industry recognized certi� cations and training• Experiential learning (2 credits of cooperative education in major)• Reach ahead experiences• Focus on essential skills through Ontario Skills Passport• Designed to give students a “leg-up” to pursue apprenticeship, college,

university or work in their chosen sector

Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Programs• Agriculture• Arts and Culture• Business• Construction • Energy• Environment • Health and Wellness• Horticulture and Landscaping• Hospitality and Tourism• Information and

Communications Technology

• Justice, Community Safety and Emergency Services

• Manufacturing • Social Justice• Sports• Transportation

SHSM Programs Available to Halton Students

Pathways Programs

See your Guidance Counsellor and haltonpathways.ca for more information about these exciting programs.

There are lots of things to consider as you prepare to leave secondary school and start your post-secondary pathway. See your guidance counsellor and www.haltonpathways.ca for important questions to ask yourself!

APPRENTICESHIP What kinds of programs are offered?• Apprenticeship is a practical method of learning,

providing hands-on training in over 150 skilled trades • Apprentices are paid while gaining work

experience, their wages increase with skill levelsWhat does Apprenticeship prepare you for?• Apprenticeships can lead to careers such as:

construction workers, chefs, horticulturists, information technologists, educational assistants and hairstylists

How long can Apprenticeship take?• Becoming a certified tradesperson requires a

combination of on-the-job training and in-school training usually done at the local college, and usually lasts 2-5 years

How much does it cost?• Cost can vary depending on whether the student

begins their apprenticeship training with an Ontario Youth Apprenticeship (OYAP) program while they are still in secondary school

You may be interested in apprenticeship if:• You enjoy hands on learning and have good

mechanical and spatial abilities• You enjoy fixing things, assembling and disassembling

structures• You are able to solve problems, determine why

something does not work and how it can be done better

• You are interested in a career that requires the completion of an apprenticeship

For more information on Apprenticeship, visit:

www.oyap.comwww.apprenticesearch.comwww.apprenticetrades.cawww.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/tcu/apprentices/www.careercruising.com

COLLEGE What kinds of programs are offered?• College programs provide an effective combination

of real life skills with quality education • Approximately 25% of secondary school students

go to collegeWhat does College prepare you for?• College programs give you the skills you need to

pursue a variety of careers such as: journalists, police officers, dental hygienists, website technicians, paralegals and chemical technologists

How long does College take?• Colleges have certificate, diploma, graduate

certificate, applied degree, or joint college -

university programs, that usually take 1 to 3 years to complete

How much does it cost?• College programs range from $3000-$5000 per year You may be interested in college if:• You find success in hands-on / applied curriculum• You enjoy smaller classes and the personal

approach to instruction• You have specific career goals that require a

college education• You are interested in developing technical and

occupational skills required for your chosen career area

For more information on College, visit:

www.ontariocolleges.cawww.gotocollege.cawww.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/postsec/college.htmlwww.careercruising.com

COMMUNITY Who is the Community Pathway for? • Students with special education needs who are

primarily accessing non-credit courses leading to a Certificate of Accomplishment. In some cases, students may work toward an Ontario Secondary School Certificate (OSSC), which requires 14 credit courses.

Making plans for this Pathway?• Special Education Staff, parents and community support

agencies work together in a collaborative community process to individually plan and prepare students for life in the community upon leaving secondary school. (Students in this pathway may remain in school until June of the year in which the student turns 21 years of age).

• In planning, options could include, but are not limited to: volunteer work and participation in recreational programs. A few

students may access specialized programs (CICE - Community Integration through Co-operative Education) offered at a few Ontario colleges.

Students will graduate with one of the following:• Ontario Secondary School Certificate (OSSC) This certificate is awarded to students who

successfully complete a minimum of 14 credits including 7 compulsory credits — 2 credits in English, 1 credit in each of the following: Math, Canadian Geography or Canadian History, Science, Health and Physical Education, Arts or Technological Education — plus 7 optional credits. or

• Certificate of Accomplishment This certificate is awarded to students upon leaving

school who have made progress in completing individual personal and educational goals

For more information on the Community Pathway visit:

www.hdsb.ca (and click on the Special Education tab)www.haltonsupportservices.cawww.dsontario.cawww.sopdi.cawww.communitylivingontario.ca

UNIVERSITY What kinds of programs are offered?• University offers degree programs that are theoretical

in nature in the General Arts, Sciences and Business• About 35% of secondary school students go to

universityWhat does University prepare you for?• University can lead to careers such as: teachers,

engineers, doctors, accountants, computer programmers and lawyers

How long does University take?• Students in university obtain bachelor degrees,

masters degrees, and doctorate degrees, ranging from 3 - 10 years of study

• Universities also offer continuing education and certificate programs for specific occupations

How much does it cost?• Most undergraduate programs range from $5000 -

$7000 per year in universityYou may be interested in university if:• You enjoy abstract concepts associated with course

material and academic/theoretical learning• You are able to complete much of your work

independently• You have specific career goals in mind that require

a university education

For more information on University, visit:

www.ouac.on.cawww.electronicinfo.cawww.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/postsec/univers.htmlwww.careercruising.com

WORK What kinds of jobs are available after secondary school?• A wide variety of careers require a secondary school

diploma, followed by specific on-the-job training or entry-level positions from secondary school including: real estate agents, animal care workers, bank tellers, photographers, web site designers, construction labourers

• About 50% of secondary school students go directly into the world of work, but often decide to pursue an apprenticeship, college or university training at a later time

• Various programs in Halton provide opportunities for students to meet initial requirements for entering specific industries, allowing them to

make a successful transition from school to the workplace

You may be interested in work if:• You have developed practical workplace skills that have

prepared you for a specific career without needing to pursue college, university, or an apprenticeship first

• You have been successful in workplace pathway courses and wish to explore workplace opportunities

• You may wish to defer further post-secondary education until later

• You have specific career goals in mind that allow you to go directly to the workplace for on-the-job training

For more information on Work, visit:

www.jobfutures.cawww.jobbank.gc.cawww.sheridanc.on.ca/services/jobconnect/www.careercruising.com

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Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)Concentrated OYAP helps students prepare for apprenticeship by combining Technology courses with a coop placement to help them gain the knowledge, skills and work experience necessary to begin an apprenticeship.

Listed below are the four sectors of concentrated OYAP, including the programs offered in the Halton Region:

Construction Sector • Carpenter, Cabinet Maker, Industrial Woodworker, Electrician, Construction and Maintenance, Landscaper, Greenskeeper, HorticulturalistIndustrial Sector • Industrial Mechanic, Millwright, Machinist, Tool & Die Maker, Welder, Welder FitterMotive Power Sector • Autobody & Collision Damage Repair, Automotive Painter, Automotive Technician, Small Engine MechanicService Sector • Chef, Baker, Patisserie, Early Childhood Educator, Child & Youth Worker, Hairstylist, Information Technology Technician

Cooperative EducationThe Cooperative Education Program is a unique learning opportunity for secondary school students, which extends classroom learning into industry, business and community. Allows students to:

• Experience the workplace• Make informed decisions about their post-

secondary opportunities• Use up to two coop credits as compulsory

credits towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma

• Work or even get registered as an apprentice in an apprenticeable trade while in coop through the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program.

Specialty Pathways ProgramsSpecialty Pathways Programs provide opportunities for specialized learning through focused course packages often tied to experiential learning through cooperative education. The following specialty programs are offered in Halton:• Bronte Creek Project • Can Fit Pro Personal Trainer• Employability Skills Certi� cate• Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) ECO Studies

Program• LINK• Robotics

School College Work Initiative - Dual Credit ProgramsThe School College Work Initiative is a partnership between school boards and colleges that allows senior secondary school students to simultaneously earn secondary school and college credits towards their Ontario Secondary School Diploma and a college diploma or Level 1 Apprenticeship Training.

Our Halton school boards are currently partnering with Humber, Mohawk and Sheridan Colleges to offer programs in the following areas:

• Automotive Service Technician - Level 1 Apprenticeship

• Child and Youth Worker• Construction: Electrical and Heating,

Ventilation and Air Conditioning• Early Childhood Education• Landscaping and Horticulture• Manufacturing and Advanced Robotics• Re-Engagement Programs

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The Pathways Planner, haltonpathways.ca and myBlueprint.ca/halton are tools designed for students in Halton to plan their secondary timetable according to OSSD requirements and to explore the many career opportunities and post-secondary education options available based on course selection. With these tools, students and parents can work together to build a pathway through secondary school towards students’ chosen post-secondary destination(s) and career(s).

What do you need to graduate?18 compulsory creditsStudents must earn the following compulsory credits** to obtain the Ontario Secondary School Diploma:

4 credits in English

3 credits in Mathematics

2 credits in Science

1 credit in Canadian History

1 credit in Canadian Geography

1 credit in The Arts

1 credit in Health and Physical Education

1 credit in French as a second language

0.5 credit in Career Studies

0.5 credit in Civics

Plus one credit from each of the following groups:1 Group 1: an additional credit in English, or French as a second

language, or a Native language, or a classical or an international language, or social sciences and the humanities or Canadian and world studies or guidance and career education or cooperative education

1 Group 2: an additional credit in health and physical education, or the arts or business studies, or French as a second language, or cooperative education*

1 Group 3: an additional credit in science or technological education, or French as a second language, or computer studies, or cooperative education*

In addition to the above the students must complete:12 optional credits

40 hours of community involvement activities

Ontario Literacy Requirement OSSLT or OSSLC

* Please note: a maximum of 2 credits in cooperative education now count as compulsory credits** Please note: Compulsory substitutions are available, see your principal/guidance counsellor

Pathways Planner promoting potential, inspiring futures.

Successful Transition to

Grade 9-12

Halton District School BoardNew Street Education Centre3250 New Street, Burlington, Ontario L7N 1M8(905) 631-6120www.myBlueprint.ca/Halton

NAME:

1. Who Am I? 2. What Are My Opportunities? 3. Who Do I Want To Become? 4. What Is My Plan For Achieving My Goals?

Secondary School Course PlannerCourses Grade 9

Courses Grade 10

Courses Grade 11

Courses Grade 12

Additional Year

• English• Math• Science• Geography• Physical Education• French*• Technology**

• English• Math• Science• History• Civics & Career

Studies

• English• Math

• English

YR YR YR YR YR

* A teacher may recommend alternative ** May be optional at some schools

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www.haltonpathways.ca

Experiential Learning Opportunities

Career Fairs Cooperative Education

Dual Credit Programs E-Learning Extracurricular Activity Guidance & Career Education Health and Safety Training Industry Certi� cation Job Shadow“Men as Career Coaches” Event Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program Specialty Pathways Programs Specialist High Skills Major Take Our Kids to Work Day Trade Shows Visit Career Resource Centre Volunteer Experience “Women as Career Coaches” Event Work Experience Young Worker Awareness Program

myBlueprint helps you set goals, build a resume, plan your courses and instantly discover the opportunities available to you in every apprenticeship, college or university program, or workplace across Canada. To get started visit:

www.myBlueprint.ca/halton

The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs have been introduced to offer province-wide specialized programs in speci� c Ministry-identi� ed sectors tosupport the success of all students. The SHSM Program has a number of required components, including:• Bundled credits (4 “major” credits plus 2 – 4 supporting credits (i.e. Math,

Science, English or Business)• Industry recognized certi� cations and training• Experiential learning (2 credits of cooperative education in major)• Reach ahead experiences• Focus on essential skills through Ontario Skills Passport• Designed to give students a “leg-up” to pursue apprenticeship, college,

university or work in their chosen sector

Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Programs• Agriculture• Arts and Culture• Business• Construction • Energy• Environment • Health and Wellness• Horticulture and Landscaping• Hospitality and Tourism• Information and

Communications Technology

• Justice, Community Safety and Emergency Services

• Manufacturing • Social Justice• Sports• Transportation

SHSM Programs Available to Halton Students

Pathways Programs

See your Guidance Counsellor and haltonpathways.ca for more information about these exciting programs.

There are lots of things to consider as you prepare to leave secondary school and start your post-secondary pathway. See your guidance counsellor and www.haltonpathways.ca for important questions to ask yourself!

APPRENTICESHIP What kinds of programs are offered?• Apprenticeship is a practical method of learning,

providing hands-on training in over 150 skilled trades • Apprentices are paid while gaining work

experience, their wages increase with skill levelsWhat does Apprenticeship prepare you for?• Apprenticeships can lead to careers such as:

construction workers, chefs, horticulturists, information technologists, educational assistants and hairstylists

How long can Apprenticeship take?• Becoming a certified tradesperson requires a

combination of on-the-job training and in-school training usually done at the local college, and usually lasts 2-5 years

How much does it cost?• Cost can vary depending on whether the student

begins their apprenticeship training with an Ontario Youth Apprenticeship (OYAP) program while they are still in secondary school

You may be interested in apprenticeship if:• You enjoy hands on learning and have good

mechanical and spatial abilities• You enjoy fixing things, assembling and disassembling

structures• You are able to solve problems, determine why

something does not work and how it can be done better

• You are interested in a career that requires the completion of an apprenticeship

For more information on Apprenticeship, visit:

www.oyap.comwww.apprenticesearch.comwww.apprenticetrades.cawww.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/tcu/apprentices/www.careercruising.com

COLLEGE What kinds of programs are offered?• College programs provide an effective combination

of real life skills with quality education • Approximately 25% of secondary school students

go to collegeWhat does College prepare you for?• College programs give you the skills you need to

pursue a variety of careers such as: journalists, police officers, dental hygienists, website technicians, paralegals and chemical technologists

How long does College take?• Colleges have certificate, diploma, graduate

certificate, applied degree, or joint college -

university programs, that usually take 1 to 3 years to complete

How much does it cost?• College programs range from $3000-$5000 per year You may be interested in college if:• You find success in hands-on / applied curriculum• You enjoy smaller classes and the personal

approach to instruction• You have specific career goals that require a

college education• You are interested in developing technical and

occupational skills required for your chosen career area

For more information on College, visit:

www.ontariocolleges.cawww.gotocollege.cawww.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/postsec/college.htmlwww.careercruising.com

COMMUNITY Who is the Community Pathway for? • Students with special education needs who are

primarily accessing non-credit courses leading to a Certificate of Accomplishment. In some cases, students may work toward an Ontario Secondary School Certificate (OSSC), which requires 14 credit courses.

Making plans for this Pathway?• Special Education Staff, parents and community support

agencies work together in a collaborative community process to individually plan and prepare students for life in the community upon leaving secondary school. (Students in this pathway may remain in school until June of the year in which the student turns 21 years of age).

• In planning, options could include, but are not limited to: volunteer work and participation in recreational programs. A few

students may access specialized programs (CICE - Community Integration through Co-operative Education) offered at a few Ontario colleges.

Students will graduate with one of the following:• Ontario Secondary School Certificate (OSSC) This certificate is awarded to students who

successfully complete a minimum of 14 credits including 7 compulsory credits — 2 credits in English, 1 credit in each of the following: Math, Canadian Geography or Canadian History, Science, Health and Physical Education, Arts or Technological Education — plus 7 optional credits. or

• Certificate of Accomplishment This certificate is awarded to students upon leaving

school who have made progress in completing individual personal and educational goals

For more information on the Community Pathway visit:

www.hdsb.ca (and click on the Special Education tab)www.haltonsupportservices.cawww.dsontario.cawww.sopdi.cawww.communitylivingontario.ca

UNIVERSITY What kinds of programs are offered?• University offers degree programs that are theoretical

in nature in the General Arts, Sciences and Business• About 35% of secondary school students go to

universityWhat does University prepare you for?• University can lead to careers such as: teachers,

engineers, doctors, accountants, computer programmers and lawyers

How long does University take?• Students in university obtain bachelor degrees,

masters degrees, and doctorate degrees, ranging from 3 - 10 years of study

• Universities also offer continuing education and certificate programs for specific occupations

How much does it cost?• Most undergraduate programs range from $5000 -

$7000 per year in universityYou may be interested in university if:• You enjoy abstract concepts associated with course

material and academic/theoretical learning• You are able to complete much of your work

independently• You have specific career goals in mind that require

a university education

For more information on University, visit:

www.ouac.on.cawww.electronicinfo.cawww.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/postsec/univers.htmlwww.careercruising.com

WORK What kinds of jobs are available after secondary school?• A wide variety of careers require a secondary school

diploma, followed by specific on-the-job training or entry-level positions from secondary school including: real estate agents, animal care workers, bank tellers, photographers, web site designers, construction labourers

• About 50% of secondary school students go directly into the world of work, but often decide to pursue an apprenticeship, college or university training at a later time

• Various programs in Halton provide opportunities for students to meet initial requirements for entering specific industries, allowing them to

make a successful transition from school to the workplace

You may be interested in work if:• You have developed practical workplace skills that have

prepared you for a specific career without needing to pursue college, university, or an apprenticeship first

• You have been successful in workplace pathway courses and wish to explore workplace opportunities

• You may wish to defer further post-secondary education until later

• You have specific career goals in mind that allow you to go directly to the workplace for on-the-job training

For more information on Work, visit:

www.jobfutures.cawww.jobbank.gc.cawww.sheridanc.on.ca/services/jobconnect/www.careercruising.com

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Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)Concentrated OYAP helps students prepare for apprenticeship by combining Technology courses with a coop placement to help them gain the knowledge, skills and work experience necessary to begin an apprenticeship.

Listed below are the four sectors of concentrated OYAP, including the programs offered in the Halton Region:

Construction Sector • Carpenter, Cabinet Maker, Industrial Woodworker, Electrician, Construction and Maintenance, Landscaper, Greenskeeper, HorticulturalistIndustrial Sector • Industrial Mechanic, Millwright, Machinist, Tool & Die Maker, Welder, Welder FitterMotive Power Sector • Autobody & Collision Damage Repair, Automotive Painter, Automotive Technician, Small Engine MechanicService Sector • Chef, Baker, Patisserie, Early Childhood Educator, Child & Youth Worker, Hairstylist, Information Technology Technician

Cooperative EducationThe Cooperative Education Program is a unique learning opportunity for secondary school students, which extends classroom learning into industry, business and community. Allows students to:

• Experience the workplace• Make informed decisions about their post-

secondary opportunities• Use up to two coop credits as compulsory

credits towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma

• Work or even get registered as an apprentice in an apprenticeable trade while in coop through the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program.

Specialty Pathways ProgramsSpecialty Pathways Programs provide opportunities for specialized learning through focused course packages often tied to experiential learning through cooperative education. The following specialty programs are offered in Halton:• Bronte Creek Project • Can Fit Pro Personal Trainer• Employability Skills Certi� cate• Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) ECO Studies

Program• LINK• Robotics

School College Work Initiative - Dual Credit ProgramsThe School College Work Initiative is a partnership between school boards and colleges that allows senior secondary school students to simultaneously earn secondary school and college credits towards their Ontario Secondary School Diploma and a college diploma or Level 1 Apprenticeship Training.

Our Halton school boards are currently partnering with Humber, Mohawk and Sheridan Colleges to offer programs in the following areas:

• Automotive Service Technician - Level 1 Apprenticeship

• Child and Youth Worker• Construction: Electrical and Heating,

Ventilation and Air Conditioning• Early Childhood Education• Landscaping and Horticulture• Manufacturing and Advanced Robotics• Re-Engagement Programs

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The Pathways Planner, haltonpathways.ca and myBlueprint.ca/halton are tools designed for students in Halton to plan their secondary timetable according to OSSD requirements and to explore the many career opportunities and post-secondary education options available based on course selection. With these tools, students and parents can work together to build a pathway through secondary school towards students’ chosen post-secondary destination(s) and career(s).

What do you need to graduate?18 compulsory creditsStudents must earn the following compulsory credits** to obtain the Ontario Secondary School Diploma:

4 credits in English

3 credits in Mathematics

2 credits in Science

1 credit in Canadian History

1 credit in Canadian Geography

1 credit in The Arts

1 credit in Health and Physical Education

1 credit in French as a second language

0.5 credit in Career Studies

0.5 credit in Civics

Plus one credit from each of the following groups:1 Group 1: an additional credit in English, or French as a second

language, or a Native language, or a classical or an international language, or social sciences and the humanities or Canadian and world studies or guidance and career education or cooperative education

1 Group 2: an additional credit in health and physical education, or the arts or business studies, or French as a second language, or cooperative education*

1 Group 3: an additional credit in science or technological education, or French as a second language, or computer studies, or cooperative education*

In addition to the above the students must complete:12 optional credits

40 hours of community involvement activities

Ontario Literacy Requirement OSSLT or OSSLC

* Please note: a maximum of 2 credits in cooperative education now count as compulsory credits** Please note: Compulsory substitutions are available, see your principal/guidance counsellor

Pathways Planner promoting potential, inspiring futures.

Successful Transition to

Grade 9-12

Halton District School BoardNew Street Education Centre3250 New Street, Burlington, Ontario L7N 1M8(905) 631-6120www.myBlueprint.ca/Halton

NAME:

1. Who Am I? 2. What Are My Opportunities? 3. Who Do I Want To Become? 4. What Is My Plan For Achieving My Goals?

Secondary School Course PlannerCourses Grade 9

Courses Grade 10

Courses Grade 11

Courses Grade 12

Additional Year

• English• Math• Science• Geography• Physical Education• French*• Technology**

• English• Math• Science• History• Civics & Career

Studies

• English• Math

• English

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* A teacher may recommend alternative ** May be optional at some schools

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Experiential Learning Opportunities

Career Fairs Cooperative Education

Dual Credit Programs E-Learning Extracurricular Activity Guidance & Career Education Health and Safety Training Industry Certi� cation Job Shadow“Men as Career Coaches” Event Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program Specialty Pathways Programs Specialist High Skills Major Take Our Kids to Work Day Trade Shows Visit Career Resource Centre Volunteer Experience “Women as Career Coaches” Event Work Experience Young Worker Awareness Program

myBlueprint helps you set goals, build a resume, plan your courses and instantly discover the opportunities available to you in every apprenticeship, college or university program, or workplace across Canada. To get started visit:

www.myBlueprint.ca/halton

The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs have been introduced to offer province-wide specialized programs in speci� c Ministry-identi� ed sectors tosupport the success of all students. The SHSM Program has a number of required components, including:• Bundled credits (4 “major” credits plus 2 – 4 supporting credits (i.e. Math,

Science, English or Business)• Industry recognized certi� cations and training• Experiential learning (2 credits of cooperative education in major)• Reach ahead experiences• Focus on essential skills through Ontario Skills Passport• Designed to give students a “leg-up” to pursue apprenticeship, college,

university or work in their chosen sector

Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Programs• Agriculture• Arts and Culture• Business• Construction • Energy• Environment • Health and Wellness• Horticulture and Landscaping• Hospitality and Tourism• Information and

Communications Technology

• Justice, Community Safety and Emergency Services

• Manufacturing • Social Justice• Sports• Transportation

SHSM Programs Available to Halton Students

Pathways Programs

See your Guidance Counsellor and haltonpathways.ca for more information about these exciting programs.

There are lots of things to consider as you prepare to leave secondary school and start your post-secondary pathway. See your guidance counsellor and www.haltonpathways.ca for important questions to ask yourself!

APPRENTICESHIPWhat kinds of programs are offered?• Apprenticeship is a practical method of learning,

providing hands-on training in over 150 skilled trades • Apprentices are paid while gaining work

experience, their wages increase with skill levelsWhat does Apprenticeship prepare you for?• Apprenticeships can lead to careers such as:

construction workers, chefs, horticulturists, information technologists, educational assistants and hairstylists

How long can Apprenticeship take?• Becoming a certified tradesperson requires a

combination of on-the-job training and in-school training usually done at the local college, and usually lasts 2-5 years

How much does it cost?• Cost can vary depending on whether the student

begins their apprenticeship training with an Ontario Youth Apprenticeship (OYAP) program while they are still in secondary school

You may be interested in apprenticeship if:• You enjoy hands on learning and have good

mechanical and spatial abilities• You enjoy fixing things, assembling and disassembling

structures• You are able to solve problems, determine why

something does not work and how it can be done better

• You are interested in a career that requires the completion of an apprenticeship

For more information on Apprenticeship, visit:

www.oyap.comwww.apprenticesearch.comwww.apprenticetrades.cawww.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/tcu/apprentices/www.careercruising.com

COLLEGEWhat kinds of programs are offered?• College programs provide an effective combination

of real life skills with quality education • Approximately 25% of secondary school students

go to collegeWhat does College prepare you for?• College programs give you the skills you need to

pursue a variety of careers such as: journalists, police officers, dental hygienists, website technicians, paralegals and chemical technologists

How long does College take?• Colleges have certificate, diploma, graduate

certificate, applied degree, or joint college -

university programs, that usually take 1 to 3 years to complete

How much does it cost?• College programs range from $3000-$5000 per year You may be interested in college if:• You find success in hands-on / applied curriculum• You enjoy smaller classes and the personal

approach to instruction• You have specific career goals that require a

college education• You are interested in developing technical and

occupational skills required for your chosen career area

For more information on College, visit:

www.ontariocolleges.cawww.gotocollege.cawww.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/postsec/college.htmlwww.careercruising.com

COMMUNITYWho is the Community Pathway for? • Students with special education needs who are

primarily accessing non-credit courses leading to a Certificate of Accomplishment. In some cases, students may work toward an Ontario Secondary School Certificate (OSSC), which requires 14 credit courses.

Making plans for this Pathway?• Special Education Staff, parents and community support

agencies work together in a collaborative community process to individually plan and prepare students for life in the community upon leaving secondary school. (Students in this pathway may remain in school until June of the year in which the student turns 21 years of age).

• In planning, options could include, but are not limited to: volunteer work and participation in recreational programs. A few

students may access specialized programs (CICE - Community Integration through Co-operative Education) offered at a few Ontario colleges.

Students will graduate with one of the following:• Ontario Secondary School Certificate (OSSC) This certificate is awarded to students who

successfully complete a minimum of 14 credits including 7 compulsory credits — 2 credits in English, 1 credit in each of the following: Math, Canadian Geography or Canadian History, Science, Health and Physical Education, Arts or Technological Education — plus 7 optional credits. or

• Certificate of Accomplishment This certificate is awarded to students upon leaving

school who have made progress in completing individual personal and educational goals

For more information on the Community Pathway visit:

www.hdsb.ca (and click on the Special Education tab)www.haltonsupportservices.cawww.dsontario.cawww.sopdi.cawww.communitylivingontario.ca

UNIVERSITYWhat kinds of programs are offered?• University offers degree programs that are theoretical

in nature in the General Arts, Sciences and Business• About 35% of secondary school students go to

universityWhat does University prepare you for?• University can lead to careers such as: teachers,

engineers, doctors, accountants, computer programmers and lawyers

How long does University take?• Students in university obtain bachelor degrees,

masters degrees, and doctorate degrees, ranging from 3 - 10 years of study

• Universities also offer continuing education and certificate programs for specific occupations

How much does it cost?• Most undergraduate programs range from $5000 -

$7000 per year in universityYou may be interested in university if:• You enjoy abstract concepts associated with course

material and academic/theoretical learning• You are able to complete much of your work

independently• You have specific career goals in mind that require

a university education

For more information on University, visit:

www.ouac.on.cawww.electronicinfo.cawww.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/postsec/univers.htmlwww.careercruising.com

WORKWhat kinds of jobs are available after secondary school?• A wide variety of careers require a secondary school

diploma, followed by specific on-the-job training or entry-level positions from secondary school including: real estate agents, animal care workers, bank tellers, photographers, web site designers, construction labourers

• About 50% of secondary school students go directly into the world of work, but often decide to pursue an apprenticeship, college or university training at a later time

• Various programs in Halton provide opportunities for students to meet initial requirements for entering specific industries, allowing them to

make a successful transition from school to the workplace

You may be interested in work if:• You have developed practical workplace skills that have

prepared you for a specific career without needing to pursue college, university, or an apprenticeship first

• You have been successful in workplace pathway courses and wish to explore workplace opportunities

• You may wish to defer further post-secondary education until later

• You have specific career goals in mind that allow you to go directly to the workplace for on-the-job training

For more information on Work, visit:

www.jobfutures.cawww.jobbank.gc.cawww.sheridanc.on.ca/services/jobconnect/www.careercruising.com

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Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)Concentrated OYAP helps students prepare for apprenticeship by combining Technology courses with a coop placement to help them gain the knowledge, skills and work experience necessary to begin an apprenticeship.

Listed below are the four sectors of concentrated OYAP, including the programs offered in the Halton Region:

Construction Sector • Carpenter, Cabinet Maker, Industrial Woodworker, Electrician, Construction and Maintenance, Landscaper, Greenskeeper, HorticulturalistIndustrial Sector • Industrial Mechanic, Millwright, Machinist, Tool & Die Maker, Welder, Welder FitterMotive Power Sector • Autobody & Collision Damage Repair, Automotive Painter, Automotive Technician, Small Engine MechanicService Sector • Chef, Baker, Patisserie, Early Childhood Educator, Child & Youth Worker, Hairstylist, Information Technology Technician

Cooperative EducationThe Cooperative Education Program is a unique learning opportunity for secondary school students, which extends classroom learning into industry, business and community. Allows students to:

• Experience the workplace• Make informed decisions about their post-

secondary opportunities• Use up to two coop credits as compulsory

credits towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma

• Work or even get registered as an apprentice in an apprenticeable trade while in coop through the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program.

Specialty Pathways ProgramsSpecialty Pathways Programs provide opportunities for specialized learning through focused course packages often tied to experiential learning through cooperative education. The following specialty programs are offered in Halton:• Bronte Creek Project • Can Fit Pro Personal Trainer• Employability Skills Certi� cate• Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) ECO Studies

Program• LINK• Robotics

School College Work Initiative - Dual Credit ProgramsThe School College Work Initiative is a partnership between school boards and colleges that allows senior secondary school students to simultaneously earn secondary school and college credits towards their Ontario Secondary School Diploma and a college diploma or Level 1 Apprenticeship Training.

Our Halton school boards are currently partnering with Humber, Mohawk and Sheridan Colleges to offer programs in the following areas:

• Automotive Service Technician - Level 1 Apprenticeship

• Child and Youth Worker• Construction: Electrical and Heating,

Ventilation and Air Conditioning• Early Childhood Education• Landscaping and Horticulture• Manufacturing and Advanced Robotics• Re-Engagement Programs

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The Pathways Planner, haltonpathways.ca and myBlueprint.ca/halton are tools designed for students in Halton to plan their secondary timetable according to OSSD requirements and to explore the many career opportunities and post-secondary education options available based on course selection. With these tools, students and parents can work together to build a pathway through secondary school towards students’ chosen post-secondary destination(s) and career(s).

What do you need to graduate?18 compulsory creditsStudents must earn the following compulsory credits** to obtain the Ontario Secondary School Diploma:

4credits in English

3credits in Mathematics

2credits in Science

1credit in Canadian History

1credit in Canadian Geography

1credit in The Arts

1credit in Health and Physical Education

1credit in French as a second language

0.5credit in Career Studies

0.5credit in Civics

Plus one credit from each of the following groups:1Group 1: an additional credit in English, or French as a second

language, or a Native language, or a classical or an international language, or social sciences and the humanities or Canadian and world studies or guidance and career education or cooperative education

1Group 2: an additional credit in health and physical education, or the arts or business studies, or French as a second language, or cooperative education*

1Group 3: an additional credit in science or technological education, or French as a second language, or computer studies, or cooperative education*

In addition to the above the students must complete:12 optional credits

40hours of community involvement activities

Ontario Literacy Requirement OSSLT or OSSLC

* Please note: a maximum of 2 credits in cooperative education now count as compulsory credits** Please note: Compulsory substitutions are available, see your principal/guidance counsellor

Pathways Plannerpromoting potential, inspiring futures.

Successful Transition to

Grade 9-12

Halton District School BoardNew Street Education Centre3250 New Street, Burlington, Ontario L7N 1M8(905) 631-6120 www.myBlueprint.ca/Halton

NAME:

1. Who Am I? 2. What Are My Opportunities? 3. Who Do I Want To Become? 4. What Is My Plan For Achieving My Goals?

Secondary School Course PlannerCourses Grade 9

Courses Grade 10

Courses Grade 11

Courses Grade 12

Additional Year

• English• Math• Science• Geography• Physical Education• French*• Technology**

• English• Math• Science• History• Civics & Career

Studies

• English• Math

• English

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* A teacher may recommend alternative ** May be optional at some schools

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Transportand IndustrialTechnologies

Like to:■ ■ work with objects, machines or tools■ ■ understand how a product or system works■ ■ improve products or systems■ ■ like to make things or � x things■ ■ manage projects or factories■ ■ work as a team to build or manufacture

something

• Auto Body Repairer• Automotive Service Technician• Truck and Coach Technician• Motorcycle Mechanic• Small Engine Technician• Farm Equipment Technician• Brick and Stone Mason• Construction Trades• General Carpenter• Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic• Plumber, Steam� tter• Drywall, Acoustic & Lathing Applicator• Mould Maker• Tool & Die Maker, Machine Tool Builder Integrator• Machinist, Welder• Industrial Mechanic Millwright• Floor Covering Installer

• Contractors and Trade Supervisor• Transportation (Logistics) Supervisor• Air Traf� c Controller• Industrial Instrumentation Technician• Heating and Cooling Technician• Logging and Forestry Supervisor• Computerized Numerical Control (CNC)

Operators or Programmer• Technologist: Chemical, Petroleum Re� ning, and

Manufacturing, Construction Engineering• College Teacher

• Airport Manager• Railway Manager• Transit Manager• Distribution Manager• Logistics Manager• Warehouse Manager• Plant Manager• Primary Industry Manager (Mining, Fisheries,

Forestry, Agriculture)• Technology Teacher

• Construction Trades Helper and Labourer• Cable Television Service and Maintenance

Technician• Motor Vehicle and Transit Driver• Carpet Installer• Foundry Furnace Worker• Oil and Gas Drilling Worker• Logging and Forestry Labourer• Mechanical/Electrical Assembler• Labourers in Processing and Manufacturing• Industrial Butcher, Meat Cutter and

Poultry Preparer

• Exploring Technologies• Healthy Active Living Education• Information and Communication Technology • Visual Arts• Learning Strategies• Introduction to Business• Transportation Technology• Construction Technology• Manufacturing Technology• Green Industries• Hospitality and Tourism• Computer Technology• Technological Design

• Technological Design• Computer Engineering Technology• Computer and Information Science• Communications Technology• Introduction to Business• Discovering the Workplace• Learning Strategies• Construction Technology• Hospitality• Horticulture• Transportation Technology• Manufacturing Technology• Green Industries

• Information and Communication Technology• Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Science• Technological Design• Communications Technology• Computer and Information Science• Learning Strategies• Cooperative Education/Dual Credit/OYAP/SHSM/

Specialty Pathways Programs• Enterprising Person• Construction Technology• Manufacturing Technology• Transportation Technology• Accounting• Entrepreneurship

• Technological Design• Communications Technology• Mathematics• Physics, Chemistry, Biology• Computer and Information Science• Navigating The Workplace• Business Leadership: Management

Fundamentals• Cooperative Education/Dual Credit/OYAP/SHSM/

Specialty Pathways Programs• Economics• Writer’s Craft• Small Business Management• Financial Accounting Principles• International Business• Construction Technology• Manufacturing Technology• Transportation Technology• Entrepreneurship

Social Sciences,Government andHuman Services

Like to:■ ■ help people learn■ ■ know about laws and regulations■ ■ work with children■ ■ counsel people with a problem■ ■ study and solve society’s problems■ ■ get involved in politics

• Aboriginal Early Childhood Educator• Child & Youth Worker• Child Development Practitioner• Developmental Service Worker• Educational Assistant

• Early Childhood Educator• Special Needs Support Worker• Paralegal• Ergonomist• Religious Worker• Immigration Worker• Child & Youth Worker• Social Service Planner• Human Resource Specialist• Police Of� cer• Custom and Immigration Of� cer• Correctional Worker

• Judge, Lawyer• Educational Administrator• University Professor• College and Other Vocational Instructor• Secondary and Elementary School Teacher• Psychologist, Social Worker, Counsellor, Clergy

and Probation Of� cers• Economist, Economic Development Of� cer,

Social Policy Researcher• Other Social Science Researcher, Consultant

and Program Of� cer• Biblical Studies, Pastoral Studies, Theology

• Law Of� ce Worker• Real Estate Agent• Women’s Shelter Worker• Drop-in Centre Worker• Community Service Worker• Aboriginal Outreach Worker• Nanny or Babysitter• Government Couriers/Messenger• Religious Assistant• Day Care Worker• Elections Of� cer/Worker

• Healthy Active Living Education• Exploring Technologies• Dramatic Arts• Information and Communication Technology • Instrumental Music• Visual Arts• Learning Strategies• Introduction to Business• Food and Nutrition

• Healthy Active Living Education• Food and Nutrition• Communications Technology• French• Discovering the Workplace• Learning Strategies

• Geography: Travel and Tourism• Economics• Understanding Canadian Law• American History• Healthy Active Living Education• Communications Technology• French• Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology• Living and Working with Children• Leadership and Peer Support• Learning Strategies• Cooperative Education/Dual Credit/OYAP/SHSM/

Specialty Pathways Programs• Enterprising Person• Accounting• Parenting• Entrepreneurship

• Canadian and World Issues: A Geographical Analysis• Canadian and International Law• Challenge & Change in Society• Individuals and Families in a Diverse Society• World History: The West and The World• Economics• Healthy Active Living Education• Business Leadership: Management Fundamentals• Mathematics• Writer’s Craft• French• Navigating The Workplace• Learning Strategies• Cooperative Education/Dual Credit/OYAP/SHSM/

Specialty Pathways Programs• Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources• International Business• Parenting• Issues in Human Growth Development• Human Development

Information Technologies

Like to:■ ■ work with computers and learn more

about them■ ■ work independently at times■ ■ help people understand technology■ ■ explore ideas, do research with

calculations and analyze data■ ■ design web sites, software and games■ ■ solve problems

• Information and Communication Technology Support Analyst - Hardware

• Information and Communication Technology Support Analyst - Help Desk

• Information and Communication Technology Support Analyst - Network

• Network Cabling Specialist• Optics Technician• Telecommunications Installer & Repairer• Turf Equipment Technician• Information and Communication Technology

Contact Centre - Technical Support Agent• Information and Communication Technology

Contact Centre - Customer Care Agent• Information and Communication Technology

Contact Centre - Inside Care Agent

• Computer and Network Operators & Web• Technician• User Support Technician• Systems Testing Technician• Internet Web Site Technician• Help Desk Technician• Database Administrator• Broadcast Technician

• Computer and Information Systems Professional• Information Systems Analyst & Consultant• Database Analyst & Data Administrator• Software Engineer• Computer Engineer• Computer Programmers & Interactive Media

Developer• Web Site Designer & Developer• Computer Security Expert

• Computer Support Technician• Data Entry Clerk• Retail - Computer Games• Retail - Computer Parts• Retail - Communications• Computer Support Technicians• Multi-Media Sales & Support• Web Master• Web Site Design• Desktop Publisher• Telephone Line Installer / Repair Worker

• Exploring Technologies• Healthy Active Living Education• Dramatic Arts• Information and Communication Technology • Visual Arts• Learning Strategies• Introduction to Business

• Computer and Information Science• Computer Engineering Technology• Communications Technology• Technological Design• Discovering the Workplace• Learning Strategies• Introduction to Business

• Computer and Information Science• Computer Engineering• Information and Communication Technology• Communications Technology• Technological Design• Learning Strategies• Cooperative Education/Dual Credit/OYAP/SHSM/

Specialty Pathways Programs• Enterprising Person• Accounting• Entrepreneurship

• Computer and Information Science• Computer Engineering• Communications Technology• Technological Design• Mathematics• Navigating The Workplace• Learning Strategies• Cooperative Education/Dual Credit/OYAP/SHSM/

Specialty Pathways Programs• International Business• Entrepreneurship

Health, Natural and

Applied Sciences

Like to:■ ■ work with plants or animals■ ■ perform lab experiments and do complex

calculations■ ■ work in a hospital or clinic■ ■ understand scienti� c methods and theories■ ■ observe, learn, analyze, investigate, evaluate or

solve problems■ ■ help people with their health

• Arborist• Agriculture: Dairy or Swine Herdsperson• Fruit Grower• Horticulturist• Hairstyling

• Laser Technician• Biomedical Equipment Technician• Civil, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Manufacturing, Computer Engineering Technician

and Technologist• Paramedic, Dental Hygienist and Technologist• Horticulturalist/Landscape Technician• Agricultural Technologist• Farm Manager• Massage Therapist / Esthetic• Veterinarian Technician• Energy Specialist• Environmental Consultant, Technician and

Technologist

• Physicist, Astronomer, Chemist, Geologist, Meteorologist

• Biologist, Forester, Agriculturist• Audiologist, Physical and Occupational Therapist• Architect, Urban Planner and Land Surveyor• Mathematician, Statistician• Physician, Dentist and Veterinarian• Optometrist, Chiropractor, Psychologist and Other

Health Professional• Pharmacist, Dietician and Nutritionist• Nurse Supervisor and Registered Nurse• Engineers: Industrial, Metallurgical, Aerospace,

Computer• Environmental Scientist

• Animal Care Worker and Pet Grooming/Kennel Worker• Funeral Assistant• Dental Receptionist• Health Care Aide• Landscape and Nursery Worker• Groundskeeper• Beef/Poultry/Sheep Producer• Conservation Fishery Worker• Water/Plant Worker• Home Support Worker• Nurse’s Aide/Orderly• Developmental Service Worker

• Healthy Active Living Education• Dramatic Arts• Information and Communication Technology • Learning Strategies• Introduction to Business• Exploring Technologies• Food and Nutrition

• Healthy Active Living Education• Food and Nutrition• Health Care and Personal Services• Technological Design• Computer and Information Science• Communications Technology• Discovering the Workplace• Learning Strategies• Introduction to Business

• Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Science• Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology• Technological Design• Computer and Information Science• Healthy Active Living Education• Communications Technology• Living and Working with Children• Health Care• Learning Strategies• Cooperative Education/Dual Credit/OYAP/SHSM/

Specialty Pathways Programs• Enterprising Person• Marketing• Entrepreneurship• Health for Life • Green Industries• Environmental Science

• Physics, Chemistry, Biology• Mathematics• Technological Design• Communications Technology• Computer and Information Science• Healthy Active Living Education• Exercise Science• Navigating The Workplace• Learning Strategies• Cooperative Education/Dual Credit/OYAP/SHSM/

Specialty Pathways Programs• Recreation and Fitness Leadership• Child Development and Gerontology• Food and Nutrition Sciences• Entrepreneurship• Earth and Space Science• Environmental Science

Business, Hospitality, Sales and

Services

Like to:■ ■ give talks, presentations or speeches■ ■ work with budgets and numbers■ ■ organize information, materials or � les■ ■ lead or manage people to meet goals■ ■ serve people or help them � nd information■ ■ work at a hotel, restaurant or tourist

attraction■ ■ carry out tasks in detail, follow instructions

• Appliance Service Technician• Baker• Chef• Cook• Gemsetter/Goldsmith• Hairstylist• Interior Decorator• Locksmith• Automotive Parts Person• Retail Meat Cutter• Pool & Hot Tub & Spa Installer• Pool & Hot Tub/Spa Service Technician

• Manager, Supervisor (all sectors)• Human Resources Of� cer• Customer Service Representative• Insurance and Real Estate Agent• Bookkeeper, Payroll Of� cer• Secretary, Administrative Clerk• Property Manager• Retail Sales Person• Chef, Restaurant Manager• Police Of� cer and Fire� ghter• Conference and Event Planner

• Senior Manager, Supervisor• Financial Auditor• Accountant• Securities Agent• Investment Analyst• Investment Dealer and Broker• Specialist in Human Resources• Personnel and Recruitment Of� cers• Conference and Event Planner• Public Relations Consultant• Teacher• Financial Advisor

• Telephone Survey/Solicitations Operator• Mail Room Clerk and Sorter• Business Messenger/Letter Carrier• Travel Counsellor• Airline Ticket/Cargo/Sales Clerk• Tour and Travel Guide• Street Vendor/Door-to-Door Salesperson• Food and Beverage Server• Cleaner, Janitor, Housekeeper• Security Guard• Dry Cleaning and Laundry Workers• Shipper/Receiver• Bank Teller, Cashier

• Dramatic Arts• Information and Communication Technology • Visual Arts• Exploring Technologies• Healthy Active Living Education• Learning Strategies• Introduction to Business• Hospitality and Tourism• Computer Technology

• Introduction to Business• French• Communications Technology• Computer and Information Science• Discovering the Workplace• Learning Strategies• Dramatic Arts• Visual Arts• Hospitality and Tourism

• Financial Accounting Fundamentals• Marketing• Retail and Service• Geography: Travel and Tourism• Economics• Hairstyling and Aesthetics• Understanding Canadian Law• French• Anthropology Psychology and Sociology• Communications Technology• Computer and Information Science• Learning Strategies• Cooperative Education/Dual Credit/OYAP/SHSM/

Specialty Pathways Programs• Enterprising Person• Hospitality and Tourism• Entrepreneurship

• Financial Accounting Principles• Business Leadership: Management

Fundamentals• Canadian and International Law• Economics• Computer and Information Science• Hairstyling and Aesthetics • French• Mathematics• Navigating The Workplace• Learning Strategies• Cooperative Education/Dual Credit/OYAP/SHSM/

Specialty Pathways Programs• Small Business Management• International Business• Financial Accounting Principles• Hospitality and Tourism• Entrepreneurship• Communication Technology

Arts, Culture, and Recreation

Like to:■ ■ sketch, draw, paint, take photos■ ■ play musical instrument, sing, dance or act■ ■ communicate with people■ ■ write stories, articles, poetry or music■ ■ be physically active■ ■ coach others to perform sports or the arts■ ■ work in radio, television or advertising

• Draftsperson - Mechanical• Draftsperson - Plastic Mould Design• Draftsperson - Tool & Die Design• Special Events Coordinator• Entertainment Industry - Electrical Technician• Facilities Mechanic• Designer• Carpenter

• Librarian, Archive and Museum Technician• Photographer, Graphic Artist, Animator• Copywriter• Fitness Instructor• Recreational Facilities Manager• Multimedia Designer• Actor, Media Announcer• Community Program Planner• Public Relation Of� cer• Writer, Journalist• Media Consultant• Graphic Designer• Interior Designer

• Librarian, Conservator• Curator, Archivist• Writer, Editor, Journalist• Public Relations Of� cer• Translator, Interpreter• Director, Producer• Choreographer, Dancer, Cinematographer• Conductor, Composer, Arranger• Musician, Singer• Actor, Painter, Sculptor• Recreational Facilities Manager• Teacher• Designer / Illustrator

• Library Assistant• Musical Band Player/Singer• Actor/Comedian/Disc Jockey, Dancer• Video Camera Operator• Theatre/Stage Technician• Set Builder/Dresser• Props Person/Prompter• Fashion Model• Window Display Designer• Artisan/Craftsperson• Photographer• Fitness Instructor• Ski Lift Operator• Sign Maker

• Dramatic Arts• Information and Communication Technology • Instrumental Music• Visual Arts• Healthy Active Living Education• Exploring Technologies• Learning Strategies• Construction Technology• Hairstyling and Aesthetics

• Dramatic Arts• Music• Visual Arts• Healthy Active Living Education• French• Technological Design• Communications Technology• Computer and Information Science• Discovering the Workplace• Learning Strategies• Cosmetology• Construction Technology

• Dramatic Arts• Music • Visual Arts• Communications Technology• Technological Design• French• Healthy Active Living Education• Living and Working with Children• Learning Strategies• Cooperative Education/Dual Credit/OYAP/SHSM/

Specialty Pathways Programs• Enterprising Person• Marketing • Construction Technology• Accounting• Media Studies

• Dramatic Arts• Visual Arts• Music• Writer’s Craft• Studies in Literature• Healthy Active Living Education• Exercise Science• French• Technological Design• Communication Technology• Navigating The Workplace• Mathematics• Learning Strategies• Cooperative Education/Dual Credit/OYAP/SHSM/

Specialty Pathways Programs• Construction Technology• Financial Accounting Principles• Accounting for Small Businesses• Entrepreneurship

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