7/2/2015 Brantford Collegiate Institute Congratulations Future BCI Alumni!

7/2/2015 Graduation and Exit Planning Assembly 2014 n Welcome and Introductions n Be proactive – n Something a little different – The Exit Plan– a Timeline n 4 pathways- an overview n Returning grade 12s (12+) n Electronicinfo n Show me the Money!!

How we communicate…You don’t want to miss a thing… n Announcements n Whiteboard outside guidance office n n Bulletin Boards outside guidance n Video message board in atrium n Website 7/2/2015

Finishing up at BCI. n Do you have what you need to graduate? n Community service hours –Deadline June 30 th n Must attend Grad meeting!!! April 28 th. All students that intend on graduating need to be there. n Grad letters, commencement forms, award applications, gown sizing – all done there n Did you know…only 1 diploma can ever be issued so keep it safe n Purchase a grad photo package and get nice portfolio and composite pic at Grad ceremony 7/2/2015

Not staying for Semester 2? n Let us know you are not returning for semester 2 n Continue to follow us on twitter n Come into main office to get graduation information sheet in April n Make sure you have everything you need to move on n Come in to get your grad photos done 7/2/2015

Where do you go from here?… 4 Pathways n Work n Apprenticeship n College n University n Returning to BCI ? Which pathway are you taking?…

Pathway #1 Entering the Workplace n If you are entering the work force straight from high school then you need to come to the CareerLink employment services session. n A representative from CareerLink will be there to answer questions and give advice n DATE: November 18 at 11:30 in Conference Room A 7/2/2015

Pathway #1 Entering the Workplace Other Resources n St. Leonard’s Career Resource Centre n Brant Jobs - Another Idea: Ask friends and family if they know of someone who is hiring

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Pathway #2 Apprenticeships 4 Sectors  Construction  Industrial  Motive Power  Service *Over 150 serviceable trades in Ontario in the various sectors

7/2/2015 More On Apprenticeships Three Ways to Enter a Skilled Trade in Ontario from Grade Find an employer who is willing to train you 2. Enter a Pre-apprenticeship Training Program 3. Complete a college diploma that relates to your preferred trade.

7/2/2015 And even more on Apprenticeships… n Come to the Apprenticeship Information Session n DATE: November 13 at 11:30 in Conference Room A n Come with your questions

7/2/2015 Pathway #3 College n Apply online at: n “Equal Consideration”* Deadline: February 1, 2015 *“Equal Consideration” means that this is the deadline for competitive programs. All other programs will accept applications past that date. We recommend that you apply by Feb. 1.

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College Application Help No excuses!!! n Get the step-by-step sheet that will help you apply. Available at the end of this session and in guidance. n Read the download on the ontariocolleges.ca site n Come to the help sessions on December 9 th, 10 th, and 11th in room 402 at 11:30. 7/2/2015

Pathway #4 University n Need a minimum of six 4U or 4M courses n English 4U n Specific courses and minimum average are required for admission – check prerequisites and averages on electronicinfo n If program wants a personal profile or essay with your application? – do it!! n Questions? Meet with your guidance counsellor

7/2/2015 n information about every university program in Ontario n Prerequisite/recommended courses and averages information n tuition information School-specific award information Residence information n Up-to-date information regarding changes in program requirements

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University Application Info n Deadline: January 14, 2015 n Apply online at the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre n $140 for 3 choices, $47 for each additional choice **To apply out of province, contact the desired university directly to get application directions and address for Guidance to send transcripts

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Applying to University n Be proactive! n Watch application tutorial on ouac.ca website n Get step-by-step help sheets from guidance (available after this session) n Attend university visits n Come to the lunch time application help sessions Dec 9 th, 10 th, 11 th -Room 402 at 11:30 7/2/2015

n GEDSB has new student information system. n We want to ensure that your information gets transferred to OCAS and OUAC n College bound students -once you have applied, please come to guidance and sign the sheet indicated that you have applied n University bound students – when you return in January, check your biographic data, any gr 11 or 12 marks, and that the correct sem1 and sem2 courses are present. n If not, see Mrs. Schott in guidance ASAP Important for students applying to college or university!!!

7/2/2015 n Purpose – Use the year to plan to make a good decision. n Summer school? Take in the summer between 12 and 12+ n February -Career Cruising -choose 6 courses -we don’t know which semester each class will happen n need 3 courses a semester to be considered fulltime n If decide in June not returning…let us know! Planning to Return to BCI?

7/2/2015 Show me the Money!!! Graduating Students n Alumni Awards n Commencement Awards All students planning on continuing to post-secondary education n OSAP n Entrance Scholarships n Community Scholarships/Bursaries

7/2/2015 BCI Alumni Association Scholarships n Available to ALL full-time students in their graduating year n Students must be registered in six senior courses in their graduating year to be eligible for the award(s). n Students enrolled in French Immersion and Laurier may include program specific courses that were offered in Year 3 in their best six subjects.

7/2/2015 BCI Alumni Association Scholarships n based on the average of the best 6 subjects taken in their graduating year. n any level – U, C or O! n Not a competition. Anyone who applies and had the marks, gets the money n % =$150 n % =$250 + certificate n 90+% = $500 + certificate n Applications –available at grad meeting in April

7/2/2015 BCI Alumni Association Scholarships n Application deadline in June n Mail your application to the address supplied on the application – do not hand into Guidance!! n Awards given at Commencement in October. n Only 37 students applied last year!! n A rep from the Alumni will be here at the April 28 th Grad meeting to answer any questions you may have

7/2/2015 BCI Commencement Awards n 15 Commencement Awards available for graduating students n Check criteria n Apply in writing – Explain why you are the best candidate for the awards. n Applications due in June n Only about 30 students applied last year…

7/2/2015 n n Opens up in May n OSAP is between you and the post- secondary institution you are attending – nothing we do n Check out the OSAP estimator now on the OSAP website. n OSAP Information Session n Date : APRIL (exact date TBA)

7/2/2015 Community Scholarships n Under Guidance on school website –see Scholarship Table n Updated regularly - check often n Deadlines throughout the year n Hard copy of applications available (while supplies last) in Guidance n Mr. Spivak is the counsellor in charge of scholarship information

7/2/2015 Additional Help for $$$ at BCI n Financial Literacy session Date: TBA -probably January n OSAP session Date: TBA April n www. scholarshipscanada webinars –When available - Dates will be announced/tweeted

7/2/2015 Financial Information Recap n What/When to apply –Alumni Awards –June deadline –Commencement Awards –June deadline –OSAP – Site opens in May –Scholarships/Bursaries –ongoing throughout the year How to Access -Websites -Guidance office -Listen to announcements and follow us on twitter

7/2/2015 START PLANNING TODAY!! Be Proactive!! n Check our guidance white board, follow us on and listen to announcements. n Make an appointment with your guidance counsellor if you have any questions or concerns n Be tuned in and be proactive n BCI has1400 students and 4 of us Good luck!