Successful Transition to

Grade 7 & 8

Halton District School BoardNew Street Education Centre3250 New Street, Burlington, Ontario L7N 1M8(905) 631-6120www.myBlueprint.ca/Halton

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1. Who Am I? 2. What Are My Opportunities? 3. Who Do I Want To Become? 4. What Is My Plan For Achieving My Goals?

Pathways PLANNER

Dear Student, Parent and Educator,

Welcome to the Halton District School Board Pathways Planner! This resource provides students, parents, and educators with valuable information about a wide range of opportunities available to students as they move from elementary to secondary school and plan for their future career. This document is designed to help students get to know themselves and explore the exciting experiential opportunities available as they build their secondary school pathway. Inside this document, you will find information regarding the steps students can take to plan their future career areas, related occupations and the five post-secondary pathways (Apprenticeship, College, Community, University, and Work). They will learn about exciting Pathways Programs available in Halton and secondary school graduation requirements. A glossary is included to assist you in understanding key terms as well as a number of related websites which can accompany the use of this planner. This tool is a valuable resource for parents and educators to use with their students as they build a successful pathway to their future.

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Introduction & Pathways Outline 2 nThe Pathway to Your Future & Experiential Learning 3 n

Post-Secondary Pathways

Apprenticeship 4 nCollege 4 nCommunity 4 nUniversity 5 nWork 5 n

Career Areas and Related Courses

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Graduation Requirements 10 nRegional Pathways Programs 11 nGlossary 12 n

Navigating the Pathways PlannerIntroduction

Enjoy navigating the Pathways Planner!

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The Pathway to Your Future

www.myBlueprint.ca/Halton

1. Who Am I? My InterestsValues/Skills

My Personaility Type

My Dream Job

2. What Are My Opportunities? Occupational Profiles

Future Trends

School & Community Programs

3. Who Do I Want To Become? Making Decisions

Setting Goals

4. What Is My Plan For Achieving My Goals? Secondary School Courses

Post-Secondary Destination(s)

Employability Skills

Experiential Learning Opportunities• Career fairs• Cooperative education• Dual Credit programs• Community involvement volunteer

hours (40 hours)• Guidance and Career

Education courses• Job shadowing• “Men as Career Coaches” event• OYAP (Ontario Youth Apprenticeship

Program)• SHSM (Specialist High Skills Major)

programs• Grade 9 “Take Our Kids to

Work Day”• Career Centre visits• “Women as Career Coaches” event• Field trips• Educational/Cultural exchanges• Co-curricular activities

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myBlueprint helps you set goals, build a resume, plan your courses and instantly discover the opportunities available to you in apprenticeship, college or university programs or the workplace across Canada.

To get started visit: www.myBlueprint.ca/halton3

What kinds of programs are offered?• Apprenticeship is a practical method of learning, providing

hands-on training in over 150 skilled trades • Apprentices are paid while gaining work experience, their

wages increase with qualifications

What does Apprenticeship prepare you for?• Apprenticeships can lead to careers such as: construction

workers, chefs, horticulturists, information technologists, educational assistants and hairstylists

How long can Apprenticeship take?• Becoming a certified tradesperson requires a combination of

on-the-job training and in-school training usually done at the local college, and usually lasts 2-5 years

How much does it cost?• Cost can vary depending on whether the student begins their

apprenticeship training with an Ontario Youth Apprenticeship (OYAP) program while they are still in high school

Who is Apprenticeship for? You may be interested in apprenticeship if:

• You enjoy hands-on learning and have good mechanical and spatial abilities

• You enjoy fixing things, assembling and disassembling structures

• You are able to solve problems, determine why something does not work and how it can be done better

• You are interested in a career that requires the completion of an apprenticeship

For more information on Apprenticeship, visit:

What kinds of programs are offered?• College programs provide an effective combination of real life skills

with quality education

What does College prepare you for?• College programs give you the skills to pursue a variety of careers

such as: journalists, police officers, dental hygienists, website technicians, paralegals and chemical technologists

How long does College take?• Colleges have certificate, diploma, graduate certificate and degree

programs that take 1 to 3 years to complete

How much does it cost?• College tuition ranges from $3000 - $5000 per year

Who is College for? You may be interested in college if:

• You find success in hands-on / applied curriculum• You enjoy smaller classes and the personal approach to instruction• You have specific career goals that require a college education• You are interested in developing technical and occupational skills

required for your chosen career area

For more information on College, visit:

What kinds of jobs are available after high school?• A wide variety of careers require a high school diploma, followed by

specific on-the-job training or entry-level positions from high school including: real estate agents, animal care workers, bank tellers, photographers, website designers and construction labourers

• Various programs in Halton provide opportunities for students to meet initial requirements for entering specific industries, allowing them to make a successful transition from school to the workplace

Who is direct entry into Work for? You may be interested in work if:

• You have developed practical workplace skills that have prepared you

for a specific career without needing to pursue college, university, or an apprenticeship first

• You have been successful in workplace pathway courses and wish to explore workplace opportunities

• You may wish to defer further post-secondary education until later• You have specific career goals in mind that allow you to go directly to the

workplace for on-the-job training

For more information on Work, visit:

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www.jobfutures.cawww.careercruising.comwww.workingincanada.gc.ca

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www.oyap.comwww.apprenticesearch.comwww.apprenticetrades.ca

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Who is the Community Pathway for?• Students with special education needs who are primarily accessing

non-credit courses leading to a Certificate of Accomplishment. In some cases, students may work toward an Ontario Secondary School Certificate (OSSC), which requires 14 credit courses

Making Plans for this Pathway?• Special Education staff, parents and community support agencies work

together in a collaborative community process to individually plan and prepare students for life in the community upon leaving secondary school. (Students in this pathway may remain in school until June of the year in which the student turns 21 years of age).

• In planning, options could include, but are not limited to: volunteer work, and participation in recreational programs. A few students may access specialized programs (CICE - Community Integration through Co-operative Education) offered at a few Ontario colleges

Students will graduate with one of the following:• Ontario Secondary School Certificate (OSSC)

This certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete a minimum of 14 credits including 7 compulsory credits — 2 credits in English, 1 credit in each of the following: Math, Canadian Geography or Canadian History, Science, Health and Physical Education, Arts or Technological Education — plus 7 optional credits or

• Certificate of Accomplishment This certificate is awarded to students upon leaving school who have made progress in completing individual personal and educational goals

For more information on the Community Pathway visit:

What kinds of programs are offered?• University offers degree programs that are theoretical in nature in the

General Arts, Sciences and Business

What does University prepare you for?• University can lead to careers such as: teachers, engineers, doctors,

accountants, computer programmers and lawyers

How long does University take?• Students in university obtain bachelor degrees, masters degrees, and

doctorate degrees, ranging from 3 - 10 years of study • Universities also offer continuing education and certificate programs

for specific occupations

How much does it cost?• Most undergraduate program tuition ranges from $5000 - $7000/year

Who is University for? You may be interested in university if:

• You enjoy abstract concepts associated with course material and academic/theoretical learning

• You are able to complete much of your work independently• You have specific career goals in mind that require a university education

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www.ouac.on.cawww.electronicinfo.cawww.careercruising.com

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Career Areas & Related Courses

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Care for animals and plantsProtect the environmentBe outdoors in all types of weatherPlan, budget and keep recordsLearn how things grow and stay aliveInvestigate and solve problemsAsk questions about living thingsAnalyze others’ viewpoints Work with different groups of people Work with your hands Experiment with food productsGarden, plant and/or landscapeLearn and/or experiment outdoorsRecycle, reduce and reuse

Physically active Planning Creative problem solver Self-directed Environmental Literacy Investigative Critical Thinking skills

• Arboriculturist• Landscape Gardener• Horse Groomer• Fruit Grower• Agriculture Equipment Technician• Organic Farmer• Pesticide Applicator• Horticulturist• Sustainable Resource Manager• Florist

• Game Warden• Geological Technician• Water Treatment Worker• Landscape Design• Arborist• Forest and Conservation Worker• Farm Manager• Butcher• Greenhouse Technician• Turf Manager

• Environmental Scientist• Botanist• Food Scientist• Forester• Animal Scientist• Marine Biologist• Zoologist• Industrial Ecologist• Agricultural Engineer• Forest Engineer

• Meat Packer• Trapper and Hunter• Conservation Fishery Worker• Sheep Producer• Farm Worker• Nursery Worker• Pest Control Worker• Wildlife Research Technician• Faller• Tree Pruner

• Computer Technology• Exploring Technologies• Food and Nutrition• Green Industries• Healthy Active Living• Health Care Technology• Native Studies

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Read and follow instructions and proceduresWork with your handsSolve technical problemsLearn about historical buildingsPut things togetherApply math to various situationsUse hand and power toolsVisualize objects in 3DInterpret formulasFigure out how things workExperiment to find the best solutionSolve mechanical problemsBe as efficient as possible with workFollow safety rules and procedures

Patient Observant Physically active Coordinated Methodical Technological Problem Solving Skills Design Skills

• Plumber• Powerline Technician• Marine Engine Technician• Auto Body Repair• Welder• Tool & Die• Industrial Electrician• Motive Power Sector Trade• Nuclear Reactor Operator• Glazier• Automotive Service Technician• Industrial Mechanic Millwright• General Carpenter

• Commercial Painter• Construction Estimator• Commercial Diver• Home Appliance Repairer• Air Traffic Controller• Ship Engineer• Canadian Coast Guard• Railroad Conductor• Electronic Drafter• Heating & Cooling Technician• Technologist: Manufacturing,

Construction Engineering, Chemical

• Airport Manager• Architect• Aerospace Engineer• Anthropologist• Astronomer• Manufacturing Engineer• Mathematician• Nanosystems Engineer• Land Surveyor• Climate Change Researcher

• Cable Television Service• Carpet Installer• Truck Driver• Furniture Finisher• Geological Driller• Road Maintenance Worker• Bicycle Repairer• Public Transit Worker• Recycling Worker• Meat Cutter/Poultry Preparer• Construction Trades Labourer

• Business• Communications Technology• Computer Science• Computer Technology• Construction Technology• Exploring Technologies• Green Industries• Hospitality & Tourism• Manufacturing Technology• Transportation Technology

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Use my creativity and imaginationRead and/or write online or in printPlay a musical instrumentSketch, draw or paintTo be the center of attentionDance, sing or actWrite stories, music or poetryUse video and recording technologyDesign posters, blogs, websitesWork with computersRead technical material and diagramsPlay video games and/or watch YouTubeConcentrate for long periods of time without being distractedResearch and analyze data

Arts LiteracyCreativityCommunication skillsIntuitiveDigital LiteracyTechnical skillsOrganization

• Network Cabling Specialist• IT Contact Centre• Optics Technician• Thin Film Technician• Artisan• Precious Metal Worker• IT Field Technician• Stagehand• Creative Venue Technician• Dresser

• Photographer• Copywriter• Graphic Designer• Virtual Reality Artist and Animator• Broadcast Technician• News Analyst• User Experience (UX) Engineer• Food Stylist• Voice Over Artist• Mobile App Developer

• Curator• Cinematographer• Illustrator• Information System Analyst• Software Engineer• Web Developer• Robotics Engineer• Producer• IT Help Desk Support• Creative Writer

• Data Entry Clerk• Web Site Designer• Makeup Artist• Video Game Tester• Tattoo Artist• Art Gallery Tour Guide• YouTuber/Blogger• Google Map Trekker• Musical Band Player• Stage Technician

• Business• Computer Technology• Communications Technology• Dance• Dramatic Arts• Exploring Technologies• French• Hairstyling & Aesthetics• Healthy Active Living• Hospitality & Tourism• Music• Native Studies• Spanish• Technological Design• Visual Arts

Manufacturing

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

Architecture and Construction

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communication

Information Technology

NOTE: This is only a sample of the many possible careers available6

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Care for animals and plantsProtect the environmentBe outdoors in all types of weatherPlan, budget and keep recordsLearn how things grow and stay aliveInvestigate and solve problemsAsk questions about living thingsAnalyze others’ viewpoints Work with different groups of people Work with your hands Experiment with food productsGarden, plant and/or landscapeLearn and/or experiment outdoorsRecycle, reduce and reuse

Physically active Planning Creative problem solver Self-directed Environmental Literacy Investigative Critical Thinking skills

• Arboriculturist• Landscape Gardener• Horse Groomer• Fruit Grower• Agriculture Equipment Technician• Organic Farmer• Pesticide Applicator• Horticulturist• Sustainable Resource Manager• Florist

• Game Warden• Geological Technician• Water Treatment Worker• Landscape Design• Arborist• Forest and Conservation Worker• Farm Manager• Butcher• Greenhouse Technician• Turf Manager

• Environmental Scientist• Botanist• Food Scientist• Forester• Animal Scientist• Marine Biologist• Zoologist• Industrial Ecologist• Agricultural Engineer• Forest Engineer

• Meat Packer• Trapper and Hunter• Conservation Fishery Worker• Sheep Producer• Farm Worker• Nursery Worker• Pest Control Worker• Wildlife Research Technician• Faller• Tree Pruner

• Computer Technology• Exploring Technologies• Food and Nutrition• Green Industries• Healthy Active Living• Health Care Technology• Native Studies

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Read and follow instructions and proceduresWork with your handsSolve technical problemsLearn about historical buildingsPut things togetherApply math to various situationsUse hand and power toolsVisualize objects in 3DInterpret formulasFigure out how things workExperiment to find the best solutionSolve mechanical problemsBe as efficient as possible with workFollow safety rules and procedures

Patient Observant Physically active Coordinated Methodical Technological Problem Solving Skills Design Skills

• Plumber• Powerline Technician• Marine Engine Technician• Auto Body Repair• Welder• Tool & Die• Industrial Electrician• Motive Power Sector Trade• Nuclear Reactor Operator• Glazier• Automotive Service Technician• Industrial Mechanic Millwright• General Carpenter

• Commercial Painter• Construction Estimator• Commercial Diver• Home Appliance Repairer• Air Traffic Controller• Ship Engineer• Canadian Coast Guard• Railroad Conductor• Electronic Drafter• Heating & Cooling Technician• Technologist: Manufacturing,

Construction Engineering, Chemical

• Airport Manager• Architect• Aerospace Engineer• Anthropologist• Astronomer• Manufacturing Engineer• Mathematician• Nanosystems Engineer• Land Surveyor• Climate Change Researcher

• Cable Television Service• Carpet Installer• Truck Driver• Furniture Finisher• Geological Driller• Road Maintenance Worker• Bicycle Repairer• Public Transit Worker• Recycling Worker• Meat Cutter/Poultry Preparer• Construction Trades Labourer

• Business• Communications Technology• Computer Science• Computer Technology• Construction Technology• Exploring Technologies• Green Industries• Hospitality & Tourism• Manufacturing Technology• Transportation Technology

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Use my creativity and imaginationRead and/or write online or in printPlay a musical instrumentSketch, draw or paintTo be the center of attentionDance, sing or actWrite stories, music or poetryUse video and recording technologyDesign posters, blogs, websitesWork with computersRead technical material and diagramsPlay video games and/or watch YouTubeConcentrate for long periods of time without being distractedResearch and analyze data

Arts LiteracyCreativityCommunication skillsIntuitiveDigital LiteracyTechnical skillsOrganization

• Network Cabling Specialist• IT Contact Centre• Optics Technician• Thin Film Technician• Artisan• Precious Metal Worker• IT Field Technician• Stagehand• Creative Venue Technician• Dresser

• Photographer• Copywriter• Graphic Designer• Virtual Reality Artist and Animator• Broadcast Technician• News Analyst• User Experience (UX) Engineer• Food Stylist• Voice Over Artist• Mobile App Developer

• Curator• Cinematographer• Illustrator• Information System Analyst• Software Engineer• Web Developer• Robotics Engineer• Producer• IT Help Desk Support• Creative Writer

• Data Entry Clerk• Web Site Designer• Makeup Artist• Video Game Tester• Tattoo Artist• Art Gallery Tour Guide• YouTuber/Blogger• Google Map Trekker• Musical Band Player• Stage Technician

• Business• Computer Technology• Communications Technology• Dance• Dramatic Arts• Exploring Technologies• French• Hairstyling & Aesthetics• Healthy Active Living• Hospitality & Tourism• Music• Native Studies• Spanish• Technological Design• Visual Arts 7

Career Areas & Related Courses

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Work with numbers in various waysBe a leader in a groupWork with computersWork independentlyMake new contactsWork with numbersWork with due dates and timelinesWork from frameworkInvestigate new placesOrganize activities for peopleLearn about cultureShop and go to the mallGive talks, presentations or speechesPersuade and negotiate with others

Mathematical Literacy Oral Communication OrganizedResponsibleCompetitiveCreativePersuasiveTime Management

• Chef• Stock Clerk• Special Events Coordinator• Patissier• Loan Officer• Food Preparer• Caterer• Social and Digital Marketer• Sales Floor Person• Baker

• Employment Recruiter• Real Estate Agent• Collections Agent• Credit Counsellor• Travel Agent• Bookkeeper• Public Relations Specialist• Administrative Clerk• Restaurant Manager• Property Manager

• Human Resources Manager• Fraud Investigator• Business Management Consultant• Payroll Manager • Technical Writer• Insurance Underwriter• Accountant• Advertising Manager• Market Researcher• Financial Auditor

• Service Station Attendant• Insurance Sales Agent• Retail Salesperson• Customer Service Representative• Food and Beverage Server/

Attendant• Bank Teller• Amusement Park Attendant• Cashier• Hotel Clerk• Telemarketer

• Business• Communications Technology• Computer Science• Computer Techhnology• Exploring Technologies• Food and Nutrition• Hospitality and Tourism

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Help others to learnDirect and plan activities for othersHelp people to overcome challengesListen to political issuesWatch the local, global and/or national newsTravel to different placesCare about peopleParticipate in community serviceThink of new ways to do thingsWork under pressureFollow the rules and regulationsDebate with othersAnalyse people’s behaviourCoach others

Innovative Decision making skills Empathetic Organized Communication skills Optimistic Global awareness

• Hairstylist• Minister of Religion• Union Position• Child Care Developmental

Specialist• Child Development Practitioner• Human Resource Trainer• Disaster Restoration Technician• Firefighter• Barber• Traffic Technician

• Early Childhood Educator• Immigration Worker• Police Officer• Child and Youth Counsellor• City By-Law Officer• Court Reporter• Educational Assistant• Civil Engineer Technician• Municipal Clerk• Embalmer

• Vocational Instructor• Secondary and Elementary

School Teacher• Social Service Worker• Lawyer• Correctional Officer• Urban Planner• Politician• University Professor• Human Rights Officer• Translator

• Personal Shopper• Bike Courier• Parking Lot Attendant• Transit Driver• Tutor• Quality Inspector• Pet Stylist• Nail Technician• Claims Adjuster• Emergency Dispatcher

• Business• Exploring Technologies• Communications Technology• Computer Science• Computer Technology• Construction Technology• Food and Nutrition• French• Hairstyling and Aesthetics• Health Care Technology• Native Studies• Spanish• Transportation Technology

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Work under pressureHelp animals and/or people get betterMake decisions based on logic and informationWork in team situationFollow guidelines and proceduresParticipate in life saving courses (e.g., CPR, First Aid)Ask questions on issuesListen to others problemsInvestigate solutions to problems Perform science experiments Look at things from a different perspective Read and/or write medical articles, journals, storiesAnalyze data and statistics

Mathematical Literacy Communication Skills Compassionate Being Non-judgmental Scientific Inquiry Skills Problem Solving Collaboration

• Optics Technician• Healthcare Science Assistant• Medical Laboratory Technician• Clinical Healthcare Support

Worker• Paramedicine• Research & Development• Athletic Trainer• Yoga Teacher Trainer• Radiation Technician• Veterinarian Technician

• Massage Therapist• Medical Secretary• Laser Technician• Physiotherapist Assistant• Dental Hygienist• Medical Assistant• Occupational Health and Safety

Specialist• Holistic Therapist• Science Laboratory Technologist• Diagnostic Medical

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• Dietician• Pharmacist• Registered Nurse• MRI Technologist• Kinesiology• Psychologist• Speech-Language Pathologist• Nuclear Medicine Technologist• Health and Safety Inspector• Ocularist

• Health Care Aide• Home Support Worker• Personal Trainer• Dental Receptionist• Medical Coder• Pharmacy Technician• Physical Therapy Assistant• Spa and Wellness Attendant• Fitness Instructor• Medical Assistant

• Business• Computer Science• Computer Technology• Exploring Technologies• Hairstyling and Aesthetics• Health Care Technology• Healthy Active Living

Business Management and Administration

Marketing, Sales and Services

Finance

Hospitality and Tourism

Education and Training

Human Services

Government and Public Administration

Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

Health Sciences

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Work with numbers in various waysBe a leader in a groupWork with computersWork independentlyMake new contactsWork with numbersWork with due dates and timelinesWork from frameworkInvestigate new placesOrganize activities for peopleLearn about cultureShop and go to the mallGive talks, presentations or speechesPersuade and negotiate with others

Mathematical Literacy Oral Communication OrganizedResponsibleCompetitiveCreativePersuasiveTime Management

• Chef• Stock Clerk• Special Events Coordinator• Patissier• Loan Officer• Food Preparer• Caterer• Social and Digital Marketer• Sales Floor Person• Baker

• Employment Recruiter• Real Estate Agent• Collections Agent• Credit Counsellor• Travel Agent• Bookkeeper• Public Relations Specialist• Administrative Clerk• Restaurant Manager• Property Manager

• Human Resources Manager• Fraud Investigator• Business Management Consultant• Payroll Manager • Technical Writer• Insurance Underwriter• Accountant• Advertising Manager• Market Researcher• Financial Auditor

• Service Station Attendant• Insurance Sales Agent• Retail Salesperson• Customer Service Representative• Food and Beverage Server/

Attendant• Bank Teller• Amusement Park Attendant• Cashier• Hotel Clerk• Telemarketer

• Business• Communications Technology• Computer Science• Computer Techhnology• Exploring Technologies• Food and Nutrition• Hospitality and Tourism

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Help others to learnDirect and plan activities for othersHelp people to overcome challengesListen to political issuesWatch the local, global and/or national newsTravel to different placesCare about peopleParticipate in community serviceThink of new ways to do thingsWork under pressureFollow the rules and regulationsDebate with othersAnalyse people’s behaviourCoach others

Innovative Decision making skills Empathetic Organized Communication skills Optimistic Global awareness

• Hairstylist• Minister of Religion• Union Position• Child Care Developmental

Specialist• Child Development Practitioner• Human Resource Trainer• Disaster Restoration Technician• Firefighter• Barber• Traffic Technician

• Early Childhood Educator• Immigration Worker• Police Officer• Child and Youth Counsellor• City By-Law Officer• Court Reporter• Educational Assistant• Civil Engineer Technician• Municipal Clerk• Embalmer

• Vocational Instructor• Secondary and Elementary

School Teacher• Social Service Worker• Lawyer• Correctional Officer• Urban Planner• Politician• University Professor• Human Rights Officer• Translator

• Personal Shopper• Bike Courier• Parking Lot Attendant• Transit Driver• Tutor• Quality Inspector• Pet Stylist• Nail Technician• Claims Adjuster• Emergency Dispatcher

• Business• Exploring Technologies• Communications Technology• Computer Science• Computer Technology• Construction Technology• Food and Nutrition• French• Hairstyling and Aesthetics• Health Care Technology• Native Studies• Spanish• Transportation Technology

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Work under pressureHelp animals and/or people get betterMake decisions based on logic and informationWork in team situationFollow guidelines and proceduresParticipate in life saving courses (e.g., CPR, First Aid)Ask questions on issuesListen to others problemsInvestigate solutions to problems Perform science experiments Look at things from a different perspective Read and/or write medical articles, journals, storiesAnalyze data and statistics

Mathematical Literacy Communication Skills Compassionate Being Non-judgmental Scientific Inquiry Skills Problem Solving Collaboration

• Optics Technician• Healthcare Science Assistant• Medical Laboratory Technician• Clinical Healthcare Support

Worker• Paramedicine• Research & Development• Athletic Trainer• Yoga Teacher Trainer• Radiation Technician• Veterinarian Technician

• Massage Therapist• Medical Secretary• Laser Technician• Physiotherapist Assistant• Dental Hygienist• Medical Assistant• Occupational Health and Safety

Specialist• Holistic Therapist• Science Laboratory Technologist• Diagnostic Medical

Sonographer

• Dietician• Pharmacist• Registered Nurse• MRI Technologist• Kinesiology• Psychologist• Speech-Language Pathologist• Nuclear Medicine Technologist• Health and Safety Inspector• Ocularist

• Health Care Aide• Home Support Worker• Personal Trainer• Dental Receptionist• Medical Coder• Pharmacy Technician• Physical Therapy Assistant• Spa and Wellness Attendant• Fitness Instructor• Medical Assistant

• Business• Computer Science• Computer Technology• Exploring Technologies• Hairstyling and Aesthetics• Health Care Technology• Healthy Active Living

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1 Group 1: an additional credit in English, or French as a second language, or a Native language, or a classical or an international language, or social sciences and the humanities or Canadian and world studies or guidance and career education or cooperative education

1 Group 2: an additional credit in health and physical education, or the arts or business studies, or French as a second language, or cooperative education

1 Group 3: an additional credit in science or technological education, or French as a second language, or computer studies, or cooperative education

In addition to the above the students must complete:12 elective credits

40 hours of community involvement activities

Ontario Literacy Requirement OSSLT or OSSLC

Ontario Secondary School Program Graduation Requirements

What do you need to graduate?Graduation Requirements

Secondary School Course PlannerCourses Grade 9

Courses Grade 10

Courses Grade 11

Courses Grade 12

Additional Year

• English• Math• Science• Geography• Physical Education• French• Technological

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• English• Math• Science• History• Civics & Career

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18 compulsory creditsStudents must earn the following compulsory credits** to obtain the Ontario Secondary School Diploma:

4 credits in English

3 credits in Mathematics

2 credits in Science

1 credit in Canadian History

1 credit in Canadian Geography

1 credit in The Arts

1 credit in Health and Physical Education

1 credit in French as a second language

0.5 credit in Career Studies

0.5 credit in Civics

Plus one credit from each of the following groups:

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Regional Pathways Programs

Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Programs Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs have been introduced to offer specialized programming for students in various sectors. These programs allow students to focus their learning on a career path that matches their skills and interests. Each SHSM program includes a compulsory group of 8 - 10 Grade 11 and 12 courses related to their chosen sector. In addition, students choosing a SHSM program earn valuable industry certification and training and have experiential learning opportunities working in their chosen sector.

• Agriculture• Arts and Culture• Business• Construction • Energy• Environment • Health and Wellness• Horticulture and

Landscaping• Hospitality & Tourism

• Information and Communications Technology

• Justice, Community Safety and Emergency Services

• Manufacturing • Social Justice• Sports• Transportation

SHSM Sectors Available to Halton Students

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) helps students prepare for apprenticeship by combining technological education courses with a cooperative education placement to provide the knowledge, skills and work experience to begin an apprenticeship. Hours accumulated in OYAP may be applied to the student’s apprenticeship certification requirements.

Specialty Pathways ProgramsSpecialty Pathways Programs provide opportunities for specialized learning through focused course packages, often tied to experiential learning through cooperative education.

Dual Credit ProgramsDual Credit programs are partnership programs between school boards and colleges. These programs provide an opportunity for senior secondary school students to simultaneously earn secondary school and college credits. These credits are applied to their OSSD and college diploma or Level 1 apprenticeship training. Dual Credit programs are delivered in the secondary school or at the college, and allow students to reach ahead to their future education in the apprenticeship or college postsecondary pathways. Some Dual Credit programs are also offered as a SHSM.

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To continue planning your own secondary school pathway check out www.myBlueprint.ca/Halton For more information on Regional Pathways Programs in Halton visit www.haltonpathways.ca

• Apprenticeship: In-depth, on-the-job program and training designed to prepare a student to enter a skilled trade and to pass certification in that trade

• Bachelor Degree: A recognition of the field of study completed by a student at university

• Career: The sum of a person’s experiences in a variety of roles throughout life - every person has a career, which includes work, learning, community engagement, and relationships with family and friends

• Certificate: A recognition of the field of study completed by a student at college over the period of one year

• Community Involvement Activities: Volunteer work undertaken by a student throughout high school; 40 hours are required to earn an OSSD

• Compulsory: A course that must be completed to earn an OSSD

• Credit: A credit value of 1 is granted upon successful completion of a 110 hour course

• Diploma: A recognition of the field of study completed by a student at college over a period of 2-3 years

• Elective: A course chosen by the student from a set of options

• Job: A paid position that requires specific knowledge, skills, experience, or training

• Occupation: A collection of jobs or types or work sharing similar skills and responsibilities

• Ontario Literacy Requirement: The successful completion of the Ontario Literacy Test (typically in Grade 10) or the Ontario Literacy Course (typically in Grade 11 or 12)

• OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma): A diploma earned by secondary school students upon completion of 30 credits (18 compulsory, 12 elective, as well as the Ontario Literacy requirement and 40 community involvement hours)

• Pathway: An individual student’s plan for entering the workforce after high school; includes: apprenticeship, college, community, university and/or work

• Trade: A career path that typically involves on-the-job training and completion of an educational program for skills certification

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