Career Development Presentation Grade 11 Ms Lapointe

Career Development Presentation – Grade 11 Ms. Lapointe Room 130 Christa. lapointe@htcsd. ca

Important things to know: o The world of work is rapidly changing Employers are interested in hiring people who can demonstrate their skills and abilities You will need to develop goals and strategies to make your dreams come true You are in charge of your own career o You need to be proactive o o o University of Waterloo – Steps to Success

Career Development Manual o Self Assessment n n n o Research n o Resume, letters, interviews, portfolio, work search Work n o Career objectives, personal objectives, lifelong learning, goal setting Networks & Contacts n o Career trends, info search, II, job shadows, gaining experience, classes, programs Decision Making n o Personality, values, skills, interests, knowledge & learning, entrepreneurism Strong Interest Inventory Classes Skills, success at work, confidence, training, competence, ATTITUDE, dependable, time management, competence, communication Life/Work Planning n Re-evaluate

Topics: o o o o Things to do Marks Take care of business Scholarships Deadlines Classes Graduation Check o o Involvement myblueprint

Choices After High School Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Post-Secondary Education Trades/Apprenticeship Sports Employment Entrepreneurship Volunteer Travel Military Upgrade Ø Utilize the resources at your disposal now even if you are not sure about what you would like to do or even if you plan on taking a few years to work before pursuing some of your goals.

Opportunities Grade 11 and 12: o o o Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship Course Selection Individual Meetings Tours Career Events o o o Informational Interviews Job Shadows Career Activities Individual Planning Sessions Networking LISTEN TO ANNOUNCMENTS & SIGN UP FOR REMIND

Career Events o U of S n n o U of R n n o Experience US Campus Day UR Connected Residence Night SIAST n n Insight Campus o o o See Your Future Careers Unlimited SUTIL Career Fair Other Schools

Application Deadlines and Information o SK Poly n n n o o o FQFA High Demand Competitive U of R U of S Alberta Ontario Etc. Marks n o o o Grade 11 marks count and so do the Grade 12 ones you might be taking this year! Requirements Dates Cost

Trades and Apprenticeship o o SK Youth Apprenticeship Program Apprenticeship Incentive Grants

Athletics o o o o Canada/States Talk to coaches Spring / fall tryout camps Network (email) SAT/ACT Resources NCAA Clearinghouse

How to finance your education? o o o Scholarships Bursaries Student Loans (www. canlearn. ca) Government Grants and Bursaries Student line of credit (Banks) o Summer Employment (4 months) n o o Federal and provincial jobs Part time Work Parents

Scholarships: o U of S n n o 95% or greater $3000, 93% - 94. 9% $2000, 90% - 92. 9% $1000, 85% to 89. 9% $500 95% or higher – Greystone Scholar (how to calculate and average based on college) Entrance Awards, Scholarships and Bursaries U of R n n n Centennial Merit Plus Scholarship o $3000 (95% or higher) Centennial Merit Scholarship o $2000 90% - 94. 99% Entrance Awards, Scholarships and Bursaries

Scholarships continued: o SK Poly o Grade 11 Scholarships n o Great Plains, Contests and Competitions Other Schools:

Money Resources: o o Vanier Pursueonline Student Awards Scholarships Canada Career Cruising Links n n Prairie Valley School Davison Sasknetwork. ca

Employment o o o Sask. Jobs My blueprint and Sask Careers Municipal, Provincial, Federal Employment Applying early! In house advancement and training!

Semester 2 o o Consider booking an appointment with Ms. Lapointe University classes in Grade 12 year. Special Credits Dual Credit opportunities n NLS – Lifeguarding 30 credit

Social Media – Digital Identity and Citizenship o o It matters! It can either hurt or help! http: //www. cnn. com/2017/02/10/health/college-admissions-social-mediaparents/index. html Story highlights • 35% of college admission officers say they check students' social media, according to survey • 47% said social media positively impacted application; 42% said it was a negative facto

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