Pathways after PHS

Apprenticeship Search

Click here for information about  OYAP (the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program)

Key sites to figure out if your would like the skilled trades industry:

Apprenticeship Search

Ellis Chart  A comparative chart of training programs

Careers In Trades

Trade Up

PHS Guidance brings in an Apprenticeship Speaker for a lunchtime session. View Date

College

To start your College Search go to this website:  www.ontariocolleges.ca

1. Click Find and put a Keyword in the search screen.

2. Once you find a program you are interested in, click the Visit Button which will take you directly to the College Campus Program site. Look for Admission Requirements.

To talk to Representatives from each College attend the College Information Program:

College applicants and their parents are encouraged to go to the College Information Program (CIP) to gather information about programs.

College checklist 2018-2019 (Apply by February 1, 2019)

College Dialogue Booklet

Each College outlines Contact Information of Reps, Upcoming Events, Admission and Deferral Policy Information, Alternate Offers, Scholarship and Financial Information and a Section on what is new on the campus. It is published yearly.

University Search (prerequisites, grades)

To start your University Search go to: http://www.electronicinfo.ca

  1. Click heading “About eINFO”
  2. Click “How-to Video”
  3. This video highlights the variety of information found on this site.
  4. Click “Find a Program”
  5. Under “Browse by Program” add a Keyword to the Search
  6. This site lists Program Grade Ranges and Grade 12 Prerequisite Course Requirements.
  7. Turn on the Advanced Search button to narrow your search.

University Applications

To apply to university go to: Ontario University Application Center at www.ouac.on.ca.

Here you will find:

Application for Secondary Students (101)

Tutorials on how to apply to university

Important Dates

Common Questions

If there are still spots available in programs for the coming September

University applicants and their parents are encouraged to go to the University Information Program (UIP) to gather information about programs.

2018-2019 Checklist for University   (Apply by January 16, 2019)

University Dialogue Booklet

Each University outlines Contact Information of Reps, Upcoming Events, Admission and Deferral Policy Information, Alternate Offers, Scholarship and Financial Information and a Section on what is new on the campus. It is published yearly.

For University information outside of Ontario:

Directory for Canadian Universities

Employment Resources

An Employment Center for Youth! Free Resources and Help!

Both Employment Centers expect Walk-In’s. Simply go to the employment centers and ask to speak to an Employment Advisor. Let them know what help you need. (looking for a job, need a resume, need copies of your resume, tips on interview skills, coaching to get you motivated to look for a job)

CAMBRIDGE Hours: 8:30-4:30 M-F Wed 8:30-6:00 p.m.

Cambridge Career Connections 40 Ainslie Street South Cambridge, ON N1R 3K1 Tel.: 519-622-0815

KITCHENER-WATERLOO Hours: 8:30-5:00 M-F Tues 8:30-7:00 p.m.

 Lutherwood Youth Employment Centre 165 Kings St. E., 2nd Floor Kitchener, ON N2G 2K8 Tel.: 519-743-2460

PHS Guidance brings in an Employment Center Speaker for a lunchtime session about job searching. View Date

Gap Year

Planning to take a year off – My Gap Year -before going to Post Secondary School? What will you do?

Travel?  Go on an Exchange?  Volunteer?