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After High School, there are 6 post-secondary destinations available for students:

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Apprenticeship leads to careers in the skilled trades, careers that are quickly becoming more in demand. It’s estimated that in ten years, 60% of all job openings will be for

trades and technology.

For More information, see www.apprenticetrades.ca

40- 44 weeks per year are spent on-the-job so apprentices

gain experience.

For most programs, there are also in-class lessons, which

take up about 6-10 weeks per year.

Apprentices also “earn while they learn”. While the

apprentices learn by doing their chosen trade, they’re also paid 50%-90% of a

certified journeypersons

salary. Tuition costs are low, too, only about $200-$800 dollars a year.

To get into the Apprenticeship program, you only need to have completed grade twelve. To select a

trade you think you would like to study, visit www.gnb.ca/0381/index-e.asp. Then, you need to

find an employer (suggested websites: www.workopolis.com or www.working.canada.com).

However, keep in mind that about 80% of all job openings are never advertised. Once you’ve found

an employer, register with Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification. 2-5 years later, you’ll be

a certified journeyperson!

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There are 11 New Brunswick Community College (NBCC: see www.nbcc.ca) campuses spread all across New

Brunswick which offer specialized training for the workplace of tomorrow.

For more information, visit www.accc.ca, www.canlearn.ca

There are many programs available through Community Colleges such as Applied Arts,

New Media, Information Technology, Business

Management, Engineering Technology, Trades, Health and Human Services, and Applied Sciences, all with on-the-job

experience and in-class lessons.

Tuition to Community colleges is much lower than that of Universities. For NBCC, tuition is $2,500 per year for a 40 week program. However, you

can take out a student loan (www.studentaid.gnb.ca or

www.debtfreegrad.com) or apply for scholarships (

www.scholarshipscanada.com) to help support the cost of tuition.

Approximately eight out of nine graduates of NBCC are working, so your chances of getting a job are pretty good. NBCC has smaller classes so each individual student gets

more attention, and all graduates get an advanced standing at several Canadian universities.

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After Graduation, some students will go directly to work. For these people there are two options available:

Get a job

OR

Start a business

If you decide to look for a job, then update your resume and start going around to local employers.

Or you can visit these websites for possible job openings in your community: www.jobbank.gc.ca, www.careerbeacon.com, www.monster.ca, and w

ww.careerjet.ca. Remember, though, that 80% of all job openings are never advertised.

The second option, becoming an entrepreneur,

enables you to get paid for doing what you love. You get to be your own boss

and provide jobs for your community.

If you’re thinking of starting your own business or expanding an existing one, you can contact your local

Enterprise Agency Office which provides access to financial support and assists in preparing a business plan. If you have business questions, you can also

contact the Business Service Centre (www.cbsc.org) which will answer your questions free of charge and

provide access to business-related materials.

If you are between the ages of 18 and 29, you are eligible for the

SEED Capital ConneXion Program (www.acoa.gc.ca/seed). This

program helps start or expand businesses and provides business

counseling and training. Up to $20,000 is available in the form of a repayable, unsecured personal loan

and up to $2,000 is available in a non-repayable grant for specialized training. To qualify for this program you must be the majority owner of

the business and a resident of Canada.

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There are three main components to the Canadian Armed Forces:

The Army

The Navy

The Air Force

The Army assists civil authorities within Canada and provides humanitarian

assistance and peace support abroad.

The Navy patrols Canada’s oceans and supports federal departments with environmental protection, Search and

Rescue, international operations and humanitarian relief.

The Air Force controls Canadian airspace and supports operations abroad by providing airlift,

reconnaissance and fighter detachments.

Second language training

Education subsidies

Full health and dental coverage

Comprehensive pension program

20 days of paid leave

Access to fitness programs and facilities

Opportunities for career advancement

• must be a Canadian citizen (18 or older)• must have completed at least grade ten • must be clear of any judicial obligations for a period of 6

months prior to application • must meet medical and enrollment standards • must have passed the pre-enrollment fitness evaluation • must have 20/20 vision (uncorrected) and a recognized

University degree (for Air Force only)

For more information, see www.forces.gc.ca

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Private Training Schools are similar to Community Colleges except that they are

more specialized and the classes are generally smaller so the students get more attention.

There are many private training schools throughout New Brunswick for many different

occupations. Most schools offer flexible schedules, specialized training in your chosen field and the certification programs are shorter

than those of a university or community college.

Before you register at any schools, make sure they are registered with the government of New Brunswick under the New Brunswick Private Occupational Training Act: www.gnb.ca/0368/pota-lst.pdf For a list of Canadian private training schools, visit http://www.canadian-universities.net.

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University allows you to further your education after High School. Many jobs require a

University degree or at least some level of specialized training. To find a specific

University or one that may be right for you, visit

http://www.aucc.ca/can_uni/our_universities/index_e.html

or www.schoolfinder.com.

For more information, visit www.macleans.ca/universities/

Before you apply at any University, it’s a good idea to visit

the campus and see if it would be

right for you. Click here to see links for booking tours

to the most popular

universities in the Maritimes.

Money, however, may be an issue as tuition is generally at least five thousand

dollars per year, depending on the program and university. There are student

loans available to help cover the cost (www.studentaid.gnb.ca or www.debtfreegrad.com).

For students with high academic standings or who excel in extracurricular activities, there are

thousands of scholarships available (www.studentawards.com or

www.scholarshipscanada.com).

If neither of these options is available to

you, you could also get a job to help pay tuition (suggested websites: www.jobbank.gc.ca,

www.careerbeacon.com, www.monster.ca).

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