Presented at Fletcher's Meadow Secondary School Post-Secondary Pathways Event on Oct 17, 2013.

2. PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS
…Begin with your destination in mind
KNOW
about the
choices that
are
available…

3. •
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•
•
Work
Apprenticeship
College
University

4. DEFINITION OF TYPES
• Grade 9 & 10 courses – focus is on establishing solid
knowledge and foundation skills
• Applied (P) - a real-life hands on approach with some
theory
• Academic (D) – theoretical in approach, utilizes abstract
thinking
• Open (O) – an opportunity to explore an area of interest
for all students
• Essential or Locally Developed (M) – courses intended
for students whose education needs are not met by the
provincial courses in English, Mathematics and Science.
• Grade 11, 12 – U courses leads to university
•
M courses lead to college / university
•
C courses lead to college

5. TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION
• Communications
Technology
• Computer
Technology
• Health Care
• Construction
Technology
• Green Industries
• Hospitality and
Tourism
• Technological
Design
• Manufacturing
Technology
• Hairstyling and
Aesthetics
• Transportation
Technology

6. GOALS OF TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION
• Achieve the level of technological competency they will
need in order to succeed in their postsecondary
education or training programs or in the workplace;
• Develop a creative and flexible approach to problem
solving that will help them address challenges in
various areas throughout their lives;
• Develop the skills, including critical thinking skills, and
the knowledge of strategies required to do research,
conduct inquires, and communicate findings accurate,
ethically, and effectively;
• Develop lifelong learning habits that will help them
adapt to technological advances in the changing
workplace and world;
• Make connections that will help them take advantage of
potential postsecondary education and world

7. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
A way of learning outside the
classroom, allowing you to work in
your field of interest, while earning
two to four high school credits.

8. CO-OP ALLOWS YOU TO:
• Test a career
• Explore your
interests & aptitudes
• Develop specific job
skills & gain
experience
• Develop attitudes for
success in the
workplace
• Gain valuable
employability skills
• Qualify & prepare for
future part time, full
time & summer
employment
• Gather references for
your resume
• Earn diploma credits

9. PURSUING APPRENTICESHIP?
• Start by taking co-op in your trade area of
interest:
- Construction
(Mason, Millwright, Electrician, Carpenter, Iro
nworker, Painter, Plumber, Heating &
A/C, Sheet Metal worker…)
- Industrial (Machinist, Sheet Metal
Worker, Cabinet Maker, Mold Maker, Printer
Technician, Tool & Die..)
- Services Trades
(Baker, Cook, Hairstylist, Horticulturalist, Radi
o & TV Service Technician…)

10. REGISTER FOR OYAP THROUGH CO-OP

11. EARN DUAL CREDITS – ACCELERATED OYAP
PROGRAM (HUMBER, GEORGE BROWN,
CENTENNIAL & SENECA COLLEGE)
• Electrician Construction & Maintenance
• Plumber
• Landscaping & horticulture
• Cook – Culinary Arts
• Residential Air Conditioning Systems
Mechanic
• Early Childhood Educator
• General Carpenter
• Automotive Service Technician

12. WORKPLACE BOUND?
• Get started on a career
now…
- A co-op experience
places student sin a
supportive environment
- Through Co-op, many
students are hired by their
placements

13. SHSM CONSTRUCTION AND
HOSPITALITY
4 CREDIT PACKAGE

14. • www.careercruising.co
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• www.mazemaster.on.ca
• www.hrdcdrhc.gc.ca
• www.canada.gc.ca
• www.thejobline.ca
• www.jobcanada.org
• www.jobs.gc.ca
• www.gov.on.ca
• www.volunteermbc.org

15. No matter what path you
choose, you will all end
up in the same place …
The world of WORK!