1. Planning 10 Careers and Education Post Secondary Education & Training Information

2. By the end of this presentation you will be able to: Tell the difference between a certificate, diploma and a degree. Tell the difference between a certificate, diploma and a degree. Describe 4 different types of degrees. Describe 4 different types of degrees. Describe what is “apprenticeship” Describe what is “apprenticeship”

3. Definitions Academic Programs lead to degrees in either general or applied studies at a university, university college or institute. Academic Programs lead to degrees in either general or applied studies at a university, university college or institute. Vocational, career and technical programs lead to certificates or diplomas at universities, university colleges, colleges or institutions. These applied programs teach specific skills for specific jobs. Vocational, career and technical programs lead to certificates or diplomas at universities, university colleges, colleges or institutions. These applied programs teach specific skills for specific jobs.

4. Definitions Apprenticeship is a trade program that leads to certification in a designated trade and allows you to earn $ while you learn. Apprenticeship is a trade program that leads to certification in a designated trade and allows you to earn $ while you learn. Entry Level Trades Training (ELTT) programs are offered by colleges and institutes and usually lead to certificate or diploma. They provide students with basic theoretical and practical knowledge in various trades, whether as pre-employment or pre- apprenticeship training. Most programs involve formal, institution- based instruction lasting 3 to 12 months. Various programs are offered through the post-secondary training system (e.g. automotive, carpenter, electrician). Entry Level Trades Training (ELTT) programs are offered by colleges and institutes and usually lead to certificate or diploma. They provide students with basic theoretical and practical knowledge in various trades, whether as pre-employment or pre- apprenticeship training. Most programs involve formal, institution- based instruction lasting 3 to 12 months. Various programs are offered through the post-secondary training system (e.g. automotive, carpenter, electrician).

5. Colleges The colleges in BC are: The colleges in BC are: Camosun Camosun Capilano Capilano College of New Caledonia College of New Caledonia College of the Rockies College of the Rockies Douglas Douglas Langara Langara North Island North Island Northern Lights Northern Lights Northwest Community College Northwest Community College Royal Military College of Canada Royal Military College of Canada Selkirk College Selkirk College Surrey College Surrey College Vancouver Community College Vancouver Community College

6. Colleges These institutions offer a wide variety of academic, career, upgrading, technical and vocational programs. These institutions offer a wide variety of academic, career, upgrading, technical and vocational programs. The credentials offered are two years or less (for the most part). The credentials offered are two years or less (for the most part). In notable exceptions, some of these institutions have entered into agreements with degree granting institutions to enable their students to complete a degree on site. In notable exceptions, some of these institutions have entered into agreements with degree granting institutions to enable their students to complete a degree on site.

7. Myth Students in Colleges have less ability to transfer to university than students in universities. Students in both colleges and universities typically are able to transfer up to two years of course work towards a university degree program. Students in Colleges have less ability to transfer to university than students in universities. Students in both colleges and universities typically are able to transfer up to two years of course work towards a university degree program.

8. Institutes The 5 Institutes in BC are: The 5 Institutes in BC are: BCIT (British Columbia Institute of Technology) BCIT (British Columbia Institute of Technology) Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design (ECIAD) Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design (ECIAD) Institute of Indigenous Government (IIG) Institute of Indigenous Government (IIG) (As of 2007 is part of the NVIT) (As of 2007 is part of the NVIT) Justice Institute of BC (JIBC) Justice Institute of BC (JIBC) Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) Pacific Marine Training Campus of BCIT Pacific Marine Training Campus of BCIT Vancouver Film School Vancouver Film School

9. BCIT Offers a huge range of certificate, diplomas and degrees focused on areas such as: Offers a huge range of certificate, diplomas and degrees focused on areas such as: Business Business Media Media Information technology Information technology Engineering Engineering Health Sciences Health Sciences Trades Trades

10. ECIAD Offers undergraduate degrees in: Offers undergraduate degrees in: Design Design Fine Arts Fine Arts Media Arts Media Arts Masters Degree of Applied Arts *** Masters Degree of Applied Arts ***

11. JIBC Offers professional training through nine academies and divisions in areas such as: Offers professional training through nine academies and divisions in areas such as: Corrections Corrections Emergency Management Emergency Management Fire and Safety Fire and Safety Paramedic Paramedic Police. Police. It has recently introduced its first degree (Bachelor of Fire and Safety Studies) It has recently introduced its first degree (Bachelor of Fire and Safety Studies)

12. NVIT and IIG Both of these institutes have an aboriginal focus. Both of these institutes have an aboriginal focus. Program offerings typically cover academic, preparatory and career programs up to two years. Program offerings typically cover academic, preparatory and career programs up to two years. Several programs offer university transfer opportunities. Several programs offer university transfer opportunities. NVIT offers a Bachelor of Social Work Degree through a partnership with Thompson Rivers University. NVIT offers a Bachelor of Social Work Degree through a partnership with Thompson Rivers University.

13. Myth Courses at BCIT do not transfer to other colleges and universities in the province. Many BCIT courses transfer. Students should check the BC transfer Guide www.BCTransferGuide.ca to see for themselves. Courses at BCIT do not transfer to other colleges and universities in the province. Many BCIT courses transfer. Students should check the BC transfer Guide www.BCTransferGuide.ca to see for themselves. www.BCTransferGuide.ca

14. Universities The universities in BC are: The universities in BC are: The University of British Columbia (UBC Vancouver and Okanagan) The University of British Columbia (UBC Vancouver and Okanagan) University of Northern British Columbia University of Northern British Columbia Simon Fraser University (Burnaby, Vancouver, Surrey) Simon Fraser University (Burnaby, Vancouver, Surrey) University of Victoria University of Victoria Royal Roads University (Victoria)  Only does Masters degrees Royal Roads University (Victoria)  Only does Masters degrees Thompson Rivers University (Kamloops) Thompson Rivers University (Kamloops) Trinity Western University Trinity Western University Quest University Canada Quest University Canada (Squamish) (Squamish)

15. With the exception of Thompson Rivers, these institutions are best known for delivering a wide range of undergraduate degree programs. With the exception of Thompson Rivers, these institutions are best known for delivering a wide range of undergraduate degree programs. They also offer a number of professional certificate and diploma programs. They also offer a number of professional certificate and diploma programs. In addition UBC, SFU, UVic and UNBC are the only post secondary institutions in BC that offer Doctor or Philosophy (PhD) programs. In addition UBC, SFU, UVic and UNBC are the only post secondary institutions in BC that offer Doctor or Philosophy (PhD) programs.

16. Myth UBC’s campus in North Kelowna (UBC Okanagan) is not fully affiliated with UBC Vancouver. UBC’s campus in North Kelowna (UBC Okanagan) is not fully affiliated with UBC Vancouver. Students who attend UBC Okanagan do not receive the same credential as those who attend in Vancouver. Students who attend UBC Okanagan do not receive the same credential as those who attend in Vancouver.

17. University Colleges The three in BC are: The three in BC are: Kwantlen Polytechnic University Kwantlen Polytechnic University Vancouver Island University Vancouver Island University University of the Fraser Valley University of the Fraser Valley (Abbotsford and Chilliwack) (Abbotsford and Chilliwack)

18. University Colleges University Colleges offer the same range of programs as colleges do, (i.e. academic, career, developmental, technical and vocational). University Colleges offer the same range of programs as colleges do, (i.e. academic, career, developmental, technical and vocational). HOWEVER, they also offer some undergraduate degree programs. HOWEVER, they also offer some undergraduate degree programs.

19. Myth Students who complete their studies at a university-college will be looked on less favorably than university grads in the job market or will be at a disadvantage when applying for graduate studies. Students who complete their studies at a university-college will be looked on less favorably than university grads in the job market or will be at a disadvantage when applying for graduate studies.

20. Apprenticeship Mandatory technical training which an apprentice must take in order to achieve British Columbia Trade Qualification status. This training is offered by colleges, university colleges and institutes. Mandatory technical training which an apprentice must take in order to achieve British Columbia Trade Qualification status. This training is offered by colleges, university colleges and institutes.

21. Apprenticeship It is a 2-4 year program of on the job training supplemented by in-school instruction lasting from 4 to 10 weeks per year, depending on the trade.

22. Apprenticeship Students must be employed in a trade area and become registered through their employer in order to be eligible for this type of training. Students must be employed in a trade area and become registered through their employer in order to be eligible for this type of training. The process of becoming enrolled as a formal apprentice is called the “indentureship” process. The process of becoming enrolled as a formal apprentice is called the “indentureship” process. Once indentured, an apprentice can expect to earn 50% of a journeyperson’s wage, with yearly incremental increases over the duration of the apprenticeship term. Once indentured, an apprentice can expect to earn 50% of a journeyperson’s wage, with yearly incremental increases over the duration of the apprenticeship term.

23. Apprenticeship You can become an apprentice while still in high school through the Secondary School Apprenticeship Program and earn up to 16 credits. You can become an apprentice while still in high school through the Secondary School Apprenticeship Program and earn up to 16 credits. The Red Seal program allows qualified tradespersons to practice their trade in any province or territory in Canada where the trade is required to have certified workers, without having to write further examinations. To date, there are 50 trades included in the Red Seal Program on a national basis. The Red Seal program allows qualified tradespersons to practice their trade in any province or territory in Canada where the trade is required to have certified workers, without having to write further examinations. To date, there are 50 trades included in the Red Seal Program on a national basis.

24. Degree #1 Associate Degree: Associate Degree: There are two types of Associate degrees: the Associate of Arts degree and the Associate of Science. To earn an Associate degree, a student must complete 60 semester credits in a clearly defined program of first and second year university transfer courses. These are awarded by colleges, university colleges and institutions. There are two types of Associate degrees: the Associate of Arts degree and the Associate of Science. To earn an Associate degree, a student must complete 60 semester credits in a clearly defined program of first and second year university transfer courses. These are awarded by colleges, university colleges and institutions.

25. Degree #2 Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor’s degree programs normally take four years of full-time study to complete. Many offer options in particular disciplines as well as more specialized honours option. These are awarded by university colleges, institutes and universities. Bachelor’s degree programs normally take four years of full-time study to complete. Many offer options in particular disciplines as well as more specialized honours option. These are awarded by university colleges, institutes and universities.

26. Degree #3 Master’s Degree: Master’s Degree: This degree usually involves one or more years of advance study that requires a written thesis based on research. Students studying for a master’s degree are referred to as graduate students. This degree usually involves one or more years of advance study that requires a written thesis based on research. Students studying for a master’s degree are referred to as graduate students.

27. Degree #4 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): This is the highest university degree and can be earned in most fields of study. This is the highest university degree and can be earned in most fields of study.