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Post-Secondary Destinations
POST-SECONDARY DESTINATIONS
1. APPRENTICESHIP
The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) in Simcoe County provides students with a fantastic opportunity to begin apprenticeship training while in grade 11 and 12.
Click here to learn more about general apprenticeship training, careers in skilled trades, and the high school courses that can provide you with the basic education essential to become a skilled worker.
2. COLLEGE
Learn everything you need to know about Ontario Colleges.
3. UNIVERSITY
Get started with some research by checking out Ontario University Web Sites.
4. WORKPLACE
WorkinfoNet is Canada's Web portal to job opportunities, career, occupational, learning and labour market information.
Cdn. Armed Services - You'll find more than 100 job choices in the Canadian military - from dental technician to IT specialist to infantry soldier to engineer. Checklearn a lot about us and you'll discover even more about yourself.
Internships- Interning and travelling abroad or doing volunteer work for international organizations is one of the best character building experiences. Thereare abundant internships and volunteer work possibilities but usually these internships are hard to find since it is hard to know where to start looking. Furthermore there are so many internships to choose from, with work available in so many different fields, countries(Canada, U.S and international), and organizations, that it is hard to choose what internship or volunteer opportunity is right for you. What you will find here is a categorized list of Canadian internships, American internships and international internships and organizations. Each organization details their particular internship and volunteer opportunities (mission statements as well as contact address, email andwebsite address).
CareerBookmarks is a gateway to job and career related information. Library staff use their expertise in finding, selecting and organizing information to develop and maintain a site which brings together Internet and library resources in a well-organized, coherent fashion. CareerBookmarks is more than a list of Web sites and books. Information has been organized according to the career planning and job search process and users are encouraged to develop their own 'filebox' or customized list of resources.
Ontario Prospects - Training is key to being competitive in a global economy. Employers constantly require new and higher levels of skills because of continuing technological change in the workplace. Strong literacy and basic skills are needed for success in any labour market.
Resume Site- Remember: a Resume is a self-promotional document that presents you in the best possible light, for the purpose of getting invited to a job interview. It's not an official personnel document. It's not a job application. It's not a "career obituary"! And it's not a confessional.
The International Youth Internship Program (IYIP) is an employment program for young Canadians between the ages of 19-30. If you’re a post-secondary graduate, you could be eligible for this chance of a lifetime to work in a developing country and contribute to Canada’s international development goals. Not only will this experience contribute to your personal and professional growth, your sponsor organization will lend a helping hand in your search for employment once your internship ends.
CareerMATTERS is all about helping you make smart choices as you think about your education, training and career options. Explore, learn, and have fun as you discover what’s waiting for you: a whole world of possibilities. This site has the entire Ontario English high school curriculum and a Student Planner that helps you track your progress toward your diploma,highlights of apprenticeship training, college, university and other post-secondary programs,513 job descriptions, many with videos featuring real people out in the workforce and an assessment quiz to help you recognize your talents and strengths.
OTHER INTERESTING LINKS
Studentawards.com is a FREE scholarship search service devoted to helping high school seniors, university and college students find information on scholarships, bursaries, grants and other forms of financial assistance. We also offer unique scholarships to our online members that are only available on studentawards.com.
Ontario Student Assistance (OSAP) is to help students from lower-income families meet the cost of postsecondary education. OSAP is intended to promote equality of opportunity for postsecondary studies by providing financial assistance for educational costs and basic living expenses.
School Finder - Find information on more than 700 Canadian universities, colleges and career colleges, including admission requirements, costs, programs and contact details. View interactive virtual campus e-Tours™. Search by keyword for programs, schools, careers and scholarships. Use the powerful advanced search for schools and scholarships to get customized results. Get recruited using RecruitMe!- request information with the click of a mouse!
Campus Access provides a comprehensive resource and information guide for university and college students in Canada. Click here.
National Educational Association od Disabled Students (NEADS) can assist youth with disabilities in making informed decisions when pursuing higher education with respect to academic options, available financial aid and accommodations that support their studies. Their goal is to support a group of students who may face significant obstacles when it comes to full participation in post-secondary education and employment opportunities after graduation.