POST-SECONDARY PLANNING

Did you know that there are five initial post secondary destinations? With so many possibilities, it can be difficult to decide. It is never too early to make an appointment with your future!

  • Skilled tradespeople are in high demand! To find out more about the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program visit:

    https://oyap.com/splash/

    Share this information with a potential employer:

    Government of Ontario "hire an apprentice" program

  • Link to all Ontario colleges and their websites

    Ontario colleges are cost effective, community oriented and on the cutting edge of career preparation. To find out more, visit:

    ONTARIO COLLEGES

    Ontario Colleges encourage students to contact them directly for answers to your questions about the application process:

    https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/colleges/contact-the-colleges

    https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/faq/important-dates

  • Link to all Ontario universities and their websites

    Start your journey into university programming by visiting https://www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca/

    For important updates and application information visit:

    https://www.ouac.on.ca/deadlines/

    https://www.ouac.on.ca/news/important-covid-19-update/

  • For students planning on going straight into the workplace from high school, our Co-operative Education program can give you a head start on preparing for skills that are essential for the workplace.

    For help in your job search try: www.jobbank.gc.ca and www.toronto.ca to connect with community and job agencies in our area.

  • Not quite sure about what you want to do after graduation? Consider taking a “year off” to “buy-into” an enriching experience through work or service in your local and/or global community. See your counsellor for help in planning your gap year activities.

Applying to College

See our page with all the Ontario Colleges.

College Application Site

Deadline to apply: Feb. 1, 2022 (for equal consideration)


Applying to University

See our page with all the Ontario Universities.

University Application Site

Deadline: Jan. 13, 2022


Scholarships

Scholarships 101 (what are they? what's a bursary? what are tips for applying?)

Scholarships you can apply for (this changes and some are time-dependent)

Costing out Post-Secondary (know what you have to pay for! Hint: it's not just tuition...)