1. Education/Work Pathways
GLC2O – Mr Nyman

2. Learning Goals Learning Goals Success Criteria
Understand the objectives of the high school pathways available to you
Understand the different post-secondary pathways (apprenticeship, college, university, workplace)
Success Criteria
Be able to complete My Blueprint Explorations assignment on Tuesday

3. Choice

4. High School Pathways Grade 9 and 10 Grade 11 and 12 Academic Applied
Locally Developed
Pre-AP
Grade 11 and 12
University
College
Workplace
Pre-AP (Grade 11)
AP (Grade 12)

5. Grade 9 and 10 Academic Applied Locally Developed
essential and related concepts
theoretical, abstract, and some practical applications
Applied
essential concepts
practical, concrete, and some theoretical applications
Locally Developed
flexible and supportive towards students meeting credit requirements

6. Grade 11 and 12 University Preparation College Preparation Workplace
provide knowledge and skills needed to enter university programs
College Preparation
provide knowledge and skills needed to enter college programs
Workplace
provide knowledge and skills for direct entry into workplace, some apprenticeship programs and other community training programs

7. Other Grade 9 and 10 Grade 11 and 12 Open University/College
everyone takes this level of course
designed to prepare you for further study in certain subjects
Grade 11 and 12
University/College
provide knowledge and skills needed to enter certain unversity or college programs
broaden your knowledge and skills in a particular subject (doesn’t have to connect to your post secondary goals

9. Post-Secondary (After High School)
Apprenticeship
College
University
Workplace

10. Apprenticeship For a career in the trades Trades
well paying ($7200 more per year than no post-secondary ed)
higher rate of employment
more than 1 million new tradespeople needed by 2020

11. Apprenticeship Training involves on-the-job and in-school time
standard test at the end to become certified as a journeyperson
Apprentice: trainee learning from a certified journeyperson
2-5 years
80-90% on the job, rest of time in class
Earn money while working, finish without school debt

12. Apprenticeship

13. Apprenticeship Is this for me? Do you like working with your hands?
Can you take something apart and put it back together?
Do you like to build or create?
Can you follow instruction manuals?
Do you want a job that allows you to work in different places and on different projects all the time?
Do you want a high-paying job but don’t like sitting in a classroom?

14. College vs University College University What credential will I earn?
Certificate, Associate’s Degree, or Diploma (depending on the length of your program and field of study)
Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, Doctorate (PhD)
Length of Program
Several weeks to several years. Most diploma programs are 2-3 years in length.
Bachelor’s Degree: 3-4 years minimum Master’s: Usually an additional 2 years PhD: Varies depending on study
Style of Learning
Classroom lectures and skills-based, hands on learning with a focus on skills used in the workplace. Most programs require reading and writing tasks as well. College is often described as "where people learn how to ‘Do’"
Usually lecture-style. Can include labs, field research and online courses. Focus is on theory and ideas rather than specific skills (except in some programs such as science or computers). University is often described as "Where people learn how to think and problem solve"

15. College vs University Cost of Tuition
Depends on program – several hundred dollars for short programs, to several thousand for diploma programs. Average tuition is $3500 per year
Tuition for a Bachelor’s Degree averages $8500 per year for Canadian Students. Master’s and Doctoral program tuition depend on the institution.
Ontario High School Courses Required
Usually 6 courses at the Grade 12 College (C) or University-College (M) level. Some programs may require University (U) level courses.
6 courses at the Grade 12 University (U) level including Grade 12 English (ENG4U). Specific courses are often required for certain programs.

16. College

17. College Why choose college? Prepare for the job you want
if you study medical office administration, you are taught how to maintain patient records, complete billing forms, how to use office equipment and do scheduling. You might be asked to write an essay or report, but you won’t be required to read a novel or do a science experiment.
Internships and Work Terms
Partnered with employers, sometimes taught by people from the workplace
Earnings
Approximately the same as Apprenticeship ($32700/year)

18. College Administrative officers Air pilots Computer systems analysts
Dental hygienists
Graphic designers
Real estate agents
Paralegals
Police officer

19. College Should I go to college?
Do you want to continue your education?
Are you passionate about a particular subject?
Do you like to practice skills as you learn them?
Do you want to be qualified to get a job in the field of your choice?

20. University

21. University
Taught to evaluate, problem solve, think creative and communicate
Often leads to management and other high-responsibility jobs
¼ of all new jobs require some form of university education
4% unemployment rate (lowest)
Average salary $48,600

22. University Bachelor’s Degree Graduate Degree engineer
architects, urban planners, land surveyors
writers
pharmacists
financial and business service managers
Graduate Degree
auditors, accountants, investment professionals
business and management consultants
physicians and management consultants
physicians, dentists, veterinarians
psychologists

23. University Some programs require entrance exams
SAT: American High Schools
DAT: dental school
GMAT: Business School
GRE: Graduate School
LSAT: Law School
MCAT: Medical School

24. Workplace

25. Workplace Straight to Work
Apprenticeship, College or University Education
Work Opportunities
PRO - There are many jobs available, and transferring sectors is easy because specialized skills are not required. CON - Many jobs are part-time.
PRO - Someone with more education is more likely to be hired than someone with only a high school diploma. CON - Many graduates struggle to find jobs in their area of study.
Earnings
PRO - Some jobs pay much more than minimum wage CON - Many jobs pay only minimum wage
PRO - People who have some post-secondary education make about $18,000 more per year than those who do not.
Cost
PRO - FREE! No student debt!
CON - Average student debt is $20,000. It takes an average of 10 years to pay back student loans.

26. Workplace
Advancement
PRO - You could open your own business or be promoted CON - May be difficult to become a manager or supervisor
PRO - Education is a major factor in hiring people for supervisor or management positions
Future Education
PRO - If you have a high school diploma, you are still eligible for many school or apprenticeship options in the future CON - Many people find it difficult to return to school after being in the workplace
PRO - You can earn a Masters or Doctorate degree, become a master journeyperson or specialize in a chosen field

27. Workplace Business Support Machine and Equipment Sales and Services
clerical, administrative, data entry, shipping jobs
Machine and Equipment
farming, labour, equipment operation
Sales and Services
cashiers/retail, child care, health care support, food and beverage preparation and service jobs
Transit and Vehicle Operation
TTC workers, truck drivers, tour bus operators, delivery persons

28. How do I choose?