GRADE 12s TDSS EXIT PATHWAYS PACKAGE 2020/2021 - District School Board Ontario North East
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Timiskaming District Secondary School
90 Niven Street
New Liskeard, Ontario, POJ 1P0
TDSS EXIT PATHWAYS
PACKAGE 2020/2021
GRADE 12s
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Timiskaming District Secondary School
90 Niven Street
New Liskeard, Ontario, POJ 1P0
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Sharing of Graduation Information 3
APPRENTICESHIP Pathway Resources 4
COLLEGE Pathway Resources 5
UNIVERSITY Pathway Resources 6
Tips N’ Tricks for applying to College or University 7
Applying for Out-of-Province Programs or to the US 8
WORK Pathway Resources 9
Financial Assistance Resources 10
Transitioning with an Individual Education Plan 11
Helpful Resources 12
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Timiskaming District Secondary School
90 Niven Street
New Liskeard, Ontario, POJ 1P0
WEBSITE AND EMAIL …
Any information pertaining to Graduation can be found at our TDSS website -
www.dsb1.ca/tdss. Click on the Guidance tab for scholarship and bursary opportunities,
important dates, exit resources, and more. Stay informed by visiting the website on a regular
basis!
Don’t forget to keep checking your school email for important graduation information! This will
be our main method of communication with grads and parents/guardians this year! Use the
Web Mail link on the TDSS website!
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Timiskaming District Secondary School
90 Niven Street
New Liskeard, Ontario, POJ 1P0
APPRENTICESHIP
Earn while you learn!
Using the most basic description, an apprentice is someone who
learns a skilled trade, on the job under the watchful eye of a
qualified mentor. There are more than 150 different
apprenticeships available throughout Ontario so finding one that
fits your needs and strengths means doing some research. Check
them out at www.oyap.com.
“These careers require an enormous amount of
dedication, intelligence, creativity and
adaptability.”
You are encouraged to research careers in order to gain valuable information about specific job
sectors and job market opportunities. Checkout the following websites to begin your
investigation:
www.apprenticesearch.com www.careersintrades.ca
https://www.collegeoftrades.ca/ www.myblueprint.ca
https://www.ontario.ca/page/apprenticeshi
p-ontario
The key is to find someone who will take you on as an
apprentice in your field of choice. It is suggested that you begin
making connections now.
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Timiskaming District Secondary School
90 Niven Street
New Liskeard, Ontario, POJ 1P0
COLLEGE
www.ontariocolleges.ca
Application Dates for Ontario College
Programs Beginning in the Fall of 2021:
Complete and pay for your application. February 1/2021
Equal consideration date for highly competitive programs.
Applications open. Early October
Earliest date that colleges will send you an offer. February 1/2021
Deadline to confirm offers of admission. Log into your Ontario Colleges May 1/2021
account to confirm your offer.
Tuition deposits are to be paid. Each college sets its own tuition Mid June
deposit amount and payment deadline.
Application fee is $95. Pay online at O.C.A.S.
Maximum of 5 programs may be selected with a limit of 3 at any one college.
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Timiskaming District Secondary School
90 Niven Street
New Liskeard, Ontario, POJ 1P0
UNIVERSITY
www.ouac.on.ca University Info
Application Dates for Ontario University
Programs Beginning in the Fall of 2021:
Complete and pay for your application. Equal consideration date for university January 15 /2021
programs. You apply as an UNDERGRAD 101.
Applications open. Pick up your PIN access code in Guidance. Late Oct to Early
Nov
Latest date that the applicant will hear from the university… May 27/ 2021
1) Acceptance
2) Refusal
3) Deferral pending receipt of additional information
List posted at the Admission Information Service to see which universities still June - August
have seats available for first year programs.
Application fee is $150 for 3 program choices + $50 for any additional programs.
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Timiskaming District Secondary School
90 Niven Street
New Liskeard, Ontario, POJ 1P0
Before you apply to
College or University...
Research program choices using the search tools at www.myblueprint.ca, www.ontariocolleges.ca, and
https://www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca/.
Look at specific Admission Requirements charts and review the marks that you need in order to apply to
the program. Don’t apply if you won’t have the required courses and marks.
The “true” grades that the college/ university uses for admission may be significantly higher than
those % marks listed in the selection books/ online. The actual acceptance benchmark will be
determined by your applicant pool for that program. It can be misleading!
READ the college’s or university’s publications. READ your emails from O.C.A.S./O.U.A.C., and from your
chosen schools. Follow the instructions and steps to avoid frustration.
Follow the strict deadlines because they stick to them! Schools set deadlines for applications, extra
forms the schools request, pre-admission testing, award applications, residence deposit fees, etc.
Use a valid email address that is “appropriate and professional” for future correspondence and always
include your name and O.C.A.S. or O.U.A.C. number in emails and telephone calls. Keep these numbers
readily accessible.
If you applied to colleges last year but returned to TDSS, you will already have an O.C.A.S. account! Don’t
try to make another one. Contact O.C.A.S. if you have forgotten your password.
Read the Application User Guide and watch the step-by-step application tutorials before completing
your application or before making an appointment with your assigned Guidance Counsellor.
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Timiskaming District Secondary School
90 Niven Street
New Liskeard, Ontario, POJ 1P0
APPLYING OUTSIDE OF
ONTARIO?
Check directly at the Post-Secondary Institution’s website for the most accurate information in regards
to the procedures for applying to their programs, prerequisites needed and application fees. Remember
to search for information for out-of-province students!
Use myBlueprint to research available
programs across Canada! Set the filter in the
Post Secondary Planner to the province of
your choice:
Applying to the United States:
1) Research! Visit the post-secondary school’s website to
gather admission info, tuition fees and requirements.
2) Use myBlueprint to research programs and institutions in
the U.S. and consult their Guide on Studying in the United States.
3) To apply and be accepted to post-secondary education in the U.S., you must write a
standardized test to include in your application. Most colleges and universities accept standardized test
scores from the ACT or SAT. Your high school grades as well as your SAT or ACT scores are considered
when you apply to a post-secondary program. Check the ACT and SAT websites to book a test date
ASAP!
SAT College Board Website:
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat?navId=gh-sat
ACT Website:
http://www.act.org
Tips for Applying to the US.:
http://www.students.org/2013/07/08/a-guide-to-the-sats-for-canadian-students
http://prepskills.com/sat/five-tips-sucessful-college-admissions
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90 Niven Street
New Liskeard, Ontario, POJ 1P0
WORK
Are you looking to jump right into the workforce? The following contact information may help
you to get a head start if you want to work in and around the Temiskaming Shores area.
Employment Options
http://www.northernc.on.ca/employment-options/
Start to finish, Employment Options is
there to help you find sustainable
employment. They will help you build
up your resume and cover letter and
help you in your pursuit of employment. Head on in to Employment Options or check out their
website for regularly updated job postings.
5th Wheel Training Institute
https://5thwheeltraining.com/
An elite Ivy League training school; setting the standards for equipment training throughout the
world.
Timiskaming Health Unit
http://www.timiskaminghu.com/
Offers various certificate programs such as Babysitter’s course, Food Handler Safety
Certification, Smart Serve, etc.
Contact North: An online distance education and training network which will assist you in
accessing post-secondary education without leaving your community.
https://contactnorth.ca/
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90 Niven Street
New Liskeard, Ontario, POJ 1P0
NEED MO MONEY?
DON’T LET A LACK OF MONEY STOP YOU from thinking about a college,
university education or an apprenticeship. There is financial assistance in
Ontario if you are pursuing these pathways.
Financing your post-secondary education is a big part of the decision to go.
Please check the TDSS website for more scholarship opportunities.
Ontario Student Assistance Program
www.osap.gov.on.ca
Use the “quick calculator” to see how much money you can borrow based on your current situation. Do
not forget to link your OSAP application to your OCAS or OUAC account.
Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool
https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1351185180120/1351685455328
Service Canada Apprenticeship Grants
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/apprentices/grants.html
Scholarships Canada
https://www.scholarshipscanada.com/
CanLearn (HRSDC)
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/education/student-financial-aid.html
Yconic
https://yconic.com/
Don’t forget to complete the TDSS Grad Award Survey this spring!
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90 Niven Street
New Liskeard, Ontario, POJ 1P0
STUDENTS WITH
INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLANS
http://www.transitionresourceguide.ca/
This web-based resource is an excellent tool for students with Individual Education
Plans (I.E.P.s) who plan on pursuing post-secondary education. The Transition
Resource Guide provides information in regards to:
❏ finding out the differences between colleges and universities and how to choose the best
options for your skills and interests
❏ learning about your legal rights and responsibilities
❏ learning how to register with the Office for Students with Disabilities, and about the services
that they provide
You can contact your TDSS Special Education Resource Teacher for information on accessibility
resources at any time. Your SERT will be meeting with you prior to you exiting TDSS and will make sure
you have a folder of the paperwork you need (in regards to your IEP or NIEP) for your post-secondary
studies. Keep this folder on hand for your future endeavours.
NOTE:
Colleges and Universities require an updated psychoeducational assessment prior to accessing their
special education services. If you don’t have one that is up to date, you could make an appointment
with your family physician (if it relates to a medical diagnosis) to get retested. You can contact the post-
secondary institutions accessibility center for specific requirements.
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90 Niven Street
New Liskeard, Ontario, POJ 1P0
Post-Secondary Planning Videos
Please take the time to review these “How-To” videos below for step by step instructions on
applying to postsecondary.
How to become an Apprentice:
Apprenticeship in Ontario
Why Apprenticeship?
How to Apply to College:
Ontario College Application
How to Apply to University:
Ontario University Application
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