Thoughtful Planning?

Options After High School University College Institutes of Technology Apprenticeship On the job training Private Vocational “Gap year”

University / College University - Degree *Undergraduate ~Bachelor (4 years) *Graduate ~Masters ~Doctorate College - Diploma (2 years) - Certificate (1 year)

University Accountant (Faculty of Commerce/Business) Dentist & Dental Hygienist (Faculty of Dentistry) Dietitian (Faculty of Food, Nutrition & Health) Doctor (Faculty of Medicine) Lawyer (Faculty of Law) Nurse (Faculty of Nursing) Occupational/ Physio Therapist (Faculty of Kinesiology – Graduate Degree) Pharmacist (Faculty of Pharmacy) Psychologist (Faculty of Arts or Science – Graduate Degree) Social Worker (Faculty of Social Work) Speech & Language Pathologist (Faculty of Linguistics – Graduate Degree) Teacher (Faculty of Education) Veterinarian (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine – Graduate Degree)

General Courses Required for University (Arts vs Science) English 12 Academic 12 Science English 12 Math 12 Science 12 Academic 12

Institutes of Technology Entrance requirements will vary, example: Paramedic 1. Emergency Medical Responder (12 –week certificate) Requirements: proof of Level C CPR & Standard First Aid 2. Emergency Medical Technician (10 month certificate, with a practicum) Requirements: English or Communications 12, Pre-Calculus Mathematics 11, Biology 12 and a Valid Class 4 or 5 driver’s license. 3. Emergency Medical Technology - Paramedic (two year diploma, with a practicum) Requirements: Emergency Medical Technician

Apprenticeship Pre-employment or Apprenticeship Red Seal Program Residency requirements and where to go for apprenticeship training?

Yukon Designated Trades

Private Vocational R.C.M.P. Cadet Training Program Marvel Beauty Schools The Art Institute of Vancouver Teach specific job skills Check the credibility of the school and certification awarded Example: Firefighter Certification NFPA (Canadian Education & Training Accreditation Commission)

How to pick a post-secondary school that is right for you Remember when you pick a post-secondary school, you are not only choosing where you will attend classes, but also where you will eat, sleep, socialize, play sports, learn, and grow.

Factors to consider: Distance from Home and Family Size of the Institution Housing Program Availability Prerequisites Needed Reputation Athletics and Student Life Scholarships and Financial Assistance Location (Downtown vs self- contained campus) Cost

Cost for Post-Secondary Annual Tuition 6500.00 School Fees 500.00 (e.g. athletics, health services, student association, etc.) Room & Meal Plan 8500.00 Books & Materials 1500.00 Incidentals (e.g. living expense 3000.00 such as laundry, clothing, & transportation) Total $20000.00 (for eight months)

Yukon Grant Paid weekly, $135.00/week Sept. 5 – April 30 is 34 weeks $4590 Travel Outside Yukon $1500 Total for one year Sept to April plus Travel outside Yukon $6090

Types of Student Scholarships

Why You Should Apply

University of Alberta Entrance Scholarships

EXAMPLE OF A STUDENT’S TRANSCRIPT

www.studentawards.com www.fundyourfuture.ca www.education.gov.yk.ca www.yukonfoundation.com www.indspire.ca Website links for Scholarships

Application Centres In Alberta, BC and Ontario you need to submit most college and university applications through an Application Centre Apply Alberta British Columbia Ontario Colleges Ontario Universities

Select Universities & Colleges Outside of BC & ON

Monthly Checklist November & December 2016 Make an appointment or drop in to discuss your post-secondary plans with your school counsellor Check your Transcript Verification Report to confirm the accuracy of your record at the Ministry. See your counsellor for details. The BC website is http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca EdAccess Student Secure Web Apply for a Social Insurance Number if you don’t already have one. If you are a First Nations student, contact your Band Office or DIAND about financial assistance for post-secondary education. Apply for post-secondary programs and, if required, residence. Ask your counsellor to send transcripts after you have applied to a post-secondary institution. Record application deadlines, including early admission, for post-secondary institutions. Deadlines will vary in institutions.

Steps before you apply? Know what you would like to pursue. Know where you would like to apply. Know what the program is called at each place you plan to apply. Know what would be your first choice, second choice, etc. should the institution request alternatives. Know that you meet or will meet entrance requirements. Know about housing options.

What you need when you apply? Demographic information such as postal code, schools attended, contact persons, B.C. Pen Number, etc. A transcript for reference including knowledge of your current marks in uncompleted courses. A Social Insurance Number (for tax receipts to be sent to your home address). An active e-mail address. Beware of e-mail accounts or other accounts that might redirect information sent to your e-mail into junk mail. A credit card to be able to complete the transaction. Email folder to record any details needed for future reference such as accounts created, your passwords, and important dates.

Monthly Checklist January, February & March 2017 Continue to check your e-mail for correspondence from your post-secondary institutions and student housing department. Ask your school counsellor to send up-dated transcripts as new school marks become available. Make sure you have written or will be writing the Language Proficiency Index Test (LPI) as it is an admission requirement to many B.C. post-secondary programs. The two writing times are either December or May. Check your Transcript Verification Report to confirm the accuracy of your record at the Ministry. See your counsellor for details. The BC website is http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca EdAccess Student Secure Web . Complete a Post-Secondary Institutions Choices Form from the B.C. Ministry website ( by March 1st). This form authorizes the Ministry of Education to send your interim grades and final transcripts to post-secondary institutions you have requested in May, if you are on the Early Admissions Program, and again in July when your Final Transcripts are complete with the BCP courses. The BC website is http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca .

Monthly Checklist April, May, & June 2017 Continue to check you e-mail for correspondence from your post-secondary institutions and student housing department Ask your school counsellor to send up-dated transcripts as new school marks become available. Be ready to register in courses at your post-secondary institution, having identified the courses you want to take and having developed possible schedules. Be ready to register on-line immediately when the institution has indicated that your registration time is opened. Send in your application for financial assistance to the Department of Education, Student Financial Assistance. Start cleaning out your room!

Things to consider prior to and in the first week of school Plan to arrive at the post-secondary institution a number of days before classes. Become acquainted with the post-secondary institution buildings and services. Purchase books at the bookstore, prior to the large, time consuming line-ups. If you are uncertain if the textbook you purchased is the exact book for your course, do not remove the plastic wrap since these books can be returned for a full refund when the line-ups subside. RESP requires proof of enrollment. To waive bank fees requires proof of enrollment

Plan Ahead

To keep up to date on Grad events and important information visit the Grad Information on your school’s website!