In this workshop students will:

• Recognize the role income plays in personal finances
• Discover the importance of planning their financial decisions
• Identify high-dollar items and unexpected costs that require savings
• Learn the importance of making and keeping a spending plan
• Consider the types of expenditures that might go into a monthly budget
• Express the need to make good credit decisions to avoid costly consequences
• Learn preventative methods to limit potential losses

By the end of the program, students will have a basic personal finance plan and clear goals for their financial security.

Learn the ins and outs of the colleges application with a live demo from our presenter. We'll take you through creating a profile, submitting your high school education and how to choose your favourite college programs.

Find out about the skilled trades and the pathways to apprenticeship- mainly pre-apprenticeship programs at PQES.

I would explain what studying the arts is and the values of an arts education.

There is a lot of talk these days about an abundance of jobs available in the skilled trades. Wondering how to get the qualifications and training you need to get these jobs? In this presentation, Colleen will discuss the two major pathways to a career in the skilled trades – the traditional apprenticeship process and the College diploma pathway. Both have their advantages, depending on your situation. Join Colleen to find out how to get going on a career in the skilled trades!

Former OCDSB and OCSB students will speak about their post secondary pathway choice and experience into the trades. Participants will have a chance to ask the students questions on their choice and experience.

We will explore the diverse opportunities that exist within the health system to leverage personal experience and expertise to make a positive impact on patient care and experience.

Here is Kusha and Lorna. Members of the OCDSB Equity team. They will introduce themselves and talk about their roles and how they got to where they are.

Jon Holmes

Today, College truly has something for everyone, learn all about the program types and pathways a college can provide. We will also talk about how College can give you the competitive edge by combining Practical Training and real world experience to help make you job ready.
We will also go into detail on how you can stack credentials by bridging credits from college-level to University Level programs. In today's education market you can customize your own pathway, getting the best of both worlds and maybe saving some big money along the way

Laurentian University

We introduce your go-to resources for the year ahead, followed by an overview of Laurentian University.

Kennedy Wonnacott

If you are attending an Ontario high school and thinking of applying to university next year, UWindsor is here to help you through the process. Join us for a tutorial of the Ontario University Application Centre (OUAC) 101 application. This presentation will provide a step-by-step guide from researching university programs to what to expect once you submit your application.

Whether you’re applying to a post-secondary program, for an apprenticeship, an internship, a scholarship, to volunteer, or any job for that matter - you will NOT be the only one applying.
Put yourself in the shoes of the person reviewing your application.
What makes you stand out from everyone else when all the applications look the same?
Join this session to learn how to apply 3 simple mindset shifts that will dramatically increase the odds that you will get noticed by the right people, at the right time.

Join Susan from Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium to learn about the Canadian Manufacturing Industry and a new program designed to connect employers in your area with high school co-op talent.
Highlights of the session include:

• An introduction to the manufacturing sector
• Why co-op?
• WILWorks High School Opportunity
• Q&A’s

Explore a career in the child development practitioner trade and the pathways to entering the trades including a pre-apprenticeship program. Learn about jobs in child development, education and skill requirements and how a pre-apprenticeship program can help you on your way.

Fahma Khalif is the Program Facilitator of the Job Track Child Care Program at Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre, Employment Services. Fahma has experience as an employment support specialist and has facilitated multiple employment workshops and training.

A 45-minute workshop created to help your students craft a personal vision and set goals. We discuss the science behind goal setting, four rules of goal-setting, the five categories and set goals with students during the call.

We will look at how a student can start in high school and be a qualified Brick and Stone Mason in 4-6 years

Former OCDSB and OCSB students will speak about their post secondary pathway choice and experience into the trades. Participants will have a chance to ask the students questions on their choice and experience.

During this workshop, we'll be exploring the ways in which the world of work has changed and we have a lot more space to create the kind of work that makes sense for us. This means moving away from the idea that you need to know your "dream job" but rather identifying your "dream life" and then building a job that will support that life!

In today's virtual world, post-secondary schools and scholarship organizations are flooded with digital applications, resumes, and cover letters. How can you stand out above the crowd with your scholarship application(s) to help you earn more? This session will teach you how to create a robust digital portfolio to share your strengths, document and reflect on your accomplishments over time, and express your unique skills to help you stand out above the crowd. You will leave this session with tips, strategies, and steps to help you in creating your scholarship portfolio to stand above the crowd today!

If you are feeling anxious about post-secondary decisions or life after high school, we totally understand! Join us to learn about the most important skills and experiences that will help you be successful and happy in life after high school. You will also meet a Discover Year student and hear about their travels, work experiences, coaching and all the amazing people they met during their Purposeful gap year.

I will give the students some simple tips on how to choose healthy, budget friendly foods from the grocery store and from their cafeteria and how to set up their dorm room or house with the right gadgets to make healthy eating easy. I will also give them tips on best practices to keep their minds fresh for school.

Explore a day in the life of one of three skilled trades workers: 1. Roofing Business Owner, 2. Bakery Owner and, 3. Child Development Practitioner. There is currently a high demand for these three careers in the broader Ontario region and local Ottawa-area. Learn about the specific job duties, education and skill requirements, current job opportunities, and expected salary as we explore what it takes to work successful in each of these careers.

Join Colleen Heidman to discuss options for financing your postsecondary education. Topics covered: understanding tuition fees and payment schedules, OSAP, scholarships and bursaries, and ways to earn income while in school.

Provide an overview of how technology classes will benefit all students when they leave high school. I will also touch on high school programs that will provide students with valuable experiences when considering a career such as OYAP, COOP, SHSM and Dual Credit.

We're happy to be delivering another presentation about the Ontario disability support program (ODSP). If you think you have a disability, and are wondering what kinds of supports are available, this is the workshop for you. We will go over who can qualify, benefits available, some rules of the program, and any questions you might have.
Topics that might be relevant to you

1. When can I apply to ODSP
2. What happens to my ODSP if I start working?
3. What health, employment and income supports does ODSP provide

Do you know what career industries are hot right now? Do you know what skills employers are looking for? Join Ottawa Employment Hub and Unearth Education Éveillée in this engaging workshop to understand how you can use Labour Market Information (LMI) to help you choose a career path and get a job. In this workshop, we will breakdown the fundamentals of LMI with practical tips, share resources and tools available, and discuss the Top 3 skills employers want!
Get ready to take your career exploration and job search to the next level!

Panelists will share their career journey and provide a space for conversation.

Understanding the basics of credit and the impacts it can have short and long term.

A brief overview of services and information available on the Job Bank website, highlighting available labour market information products. The workshop will show students how to browse the website to make informed decisions about potential careers and career outlooks, including trends affecting the labour market and jobs that are in-demand. Students will discover job prospects of various careers, their rates of pay (wages), how to create job alerts, the level of skill or education required, and learn what an occupation does day-to-day..

Students will be introduced to the the importance of social networking and personal branding as they relate to career exploration and landing those first jobs

Intro to working in the industry as a performer on stage and in front of the camera.

Niagara College will be sharing how to thrive in the digital post-secondary word. Focusing on the services available at post-secondary institutions that are available to help support student's success.

A 45-minute workshop created to help your students become more effective public speakers and negotiators. Sam will share 15 tools students can use to improve their communication skills immediately following the presentation

Explore a career in the construction trades and the pathways to entering the trades including a pre-apprenticeship program. Learn about jobs in the construction sector, education, and skill requirements and how a pre-apprenticeship program can help you on your way.

Kelly Graham is the Program Facilitator of the Future Builders Program at Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre, Employment Services. Kelly is a certified trainer in employment training programs and facilitates workshops and training to increase employment skills, provide information, support, and practical experience for participants to succeed in the workforce.

Join indigenous high school graduates now post-secondary students as they share their knowledge and experiences about their own journey around identity and student success in the classroom and beyond.

We use Sparkpath's Challenge method of reversing the career finding model. You will engage, interact, and take part in our individualized career finding path. You also leave with takeaway activities and a pdf of your unique results!

Students will have the opportunity to explore the many different ways that they can help to finance their post-secondary education. From Scholarships & Bursaries to External Awards & Provincial Aid this workshop will provide a snapshot of why Money Matters.

Learning at university takes place just as much outside of the classroom as it does in it. Enhance your studies, skills, and workplace acumen by taking advantage of experiential education opportunities like co-op, internships, field courses, and more. In addition to gaining practical experience, it's also a great way to learn new personal strengths and interests. Learn about the many ways universities offer these programs, and what to look for when choosing a program so that you will are prepared for your future work possibilities.

Join former university admissions officer Janet MacDonald from mycampusGPS (https://www.mycampusgps.ca/) for “What You Need to Know About Scholarships”. She'll discuss the different kinds of scholarships available for high school students, plus provide key pieces of information students and parents need to know about scholarships, such as how to find them, and when and how to apply for them. There has never been a better time in history to get scholarships! This information could save you thousands of dollars!

If you are feeling burnt out, unsure of what you want to study, or are looking for some adventure next year, a gap year might be what you're looking for. Gap years (when planned correctly) are not a waste of time. They can get you real world experience, help you reduce student debt, get you clarity on your future pathways and restore some excitement about life post-covid. Come learn what is possible for you next year!
The Canadian Gap Year Association (CanGap) is your trusted source for all gap year information and resources. As a non-profit, we strive to connect you with the resources you need to make your gap year memorable and purposeful.

Explore a career in the construction trades and the pathways to entering the trades including a pre-apprenticeship program. Learn about jobs in the construction sector, education, and skill requirements and how a pre-apprenticeship program can help you on your way.

Kelly Graham is the Program Facilitator of the Future Builders Program at Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre, Employment Services. Kelly is a certified trainer in employment training programs and facilitates workshops and training to increase employment skills, provide information, support, and practical experience for participants to succeed in the work force.

We will present an easy way of understanding credit, using credit and the way you should approach your payments. Interest, calculations, agreements or terms are some of the things you need to consider when accepting credit. We will also discuss other ways to approach credit when you have presented the opportunity to apply. This is a 90 minute session that will be presented in two parts, sessions 3 and 4.

Safety and Self-Care are priorities in the work world. This workshop will empower attendees with how to stay safe on the jobsite and how to consider and put-in-practice self-care techniques for optimum wellness.

A 45-minute Q/A for students and parents. This has proven to be a very interactive and impactful opportunity for students and parents.

Canadian Armed Forces 101 presentation is an over view of the jobs available in the forces along with the subsidized education plans available. We will discuss a number of paid education programs for a first-class education that will prepare you for a challenging and rewarding career in Canada's esteemed military. Graduates of our programs are leaders in their fields, working with cutting edge technology, developing military strategies and making a difference.