Grade 10 Careers(GLC 20H)
POST-SECONDARY SCHOOL RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT
Name ____________________________
Date : ________________________
This Powerpoint assignment will be completed individually. The purpose of this assignment is for you
to develop an awareness of post-secondary education options as well as costs and requirements.
The expectations that will be met with this assignment include the following;
 identify the skills they have developed through school subjects
 describe and the explain the importance of personal management skills
 describe a variety of effective communication skills
 describe respectful and responsible behaviour that produce effective group results
 demonstrate understanding that career development is a lifelong process that will
include transitions, changes, and lifelong learning
 demonstrate the effective use of print, video, and computer based resources to locate, select,
and evaluate career-related information
 demonstrate the ability to organize selected career information effectively, using wordprocessing and powerpoint.
The format of this project must include;
1. A PowerPoint presentation that includes information about a University, College and Apprenticeship
program that you are interested in learning about.
2. You may use these resources: Post-Secondary Calendars in the Guidance Center,
www.electronicinfo.ca and http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/list/univers.html,
www.ontariocolleges.ca, www.canlearn.ca
3. For the pathway you choose to research, you are to answer the following questions on each slide of
your PowerPoint.
PART A: UNIVERSITY RESEARCH
Slide 1 – University Name, location, and some pictures of the University
Slide 2 – Pick one Program at a University (i.e Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor Science)-briefly provide a
description about this program. (i.e length of program, what you receive upon completion of this
program, what you will study)
Slide 3 – Describe the cost of University for total amount of years in school (i.e 4 year degree program,
include separate costs for tuition, books, meals, student fees etc)
Slide 4 – List the cost of living in residence and describe living conditions
Slide 5 - For this University Program, What high school courses do you need to get into this program
and the average required. Briefly explain why these courses are important.
Slide 6 - What types of careers can I get with this degree (min. 3).
Slide 7 - What are some extra-curricular activities you can get involved in at this university, you can
use pictures to show some activities on this slide.
Slide 8 – Provide some essential skills that would help you be successful in this program
PART B: COLLEGE RESEARCH
Slide 1 – College Name, location, and some pictures of the College
Slide 2 – Pick one Program at a College (i.e Nursing, Police Foundations, Business)- briefly provide a
description about this program. (i.e length of program, what you receive upon completion of this
program, what you will study)
Slide 3 - For this College Program, What high school courses do you need to get into this program and
what is the average required. Briefly explain why these courses are important.
Slide 4 – Describe the cost of College for total amount of years in school (i.e 3 year program, include
separate costs for tuition, books, meals, student fees etc)
Slide 5 – List the cost of living in residence and describe living conditions
Slide 6 - What types of careers can I get with this degree (min. 3).
Slide 7 - What are some extra-curricular activities you can get involved in at this College, you can use
pictures to show some activities on this slide.
Slide 8 – Provide some essential skills that would help you be successful in this program
PART C: APPRENTICESHIP RESEARCH
Slide 1 – College Name, location, and some pictures of the College
Slide 2 – Pick one Apprenticeship program at a College (i.e AutoMotive Mechanic, Plumber,
Electrician)-briefly provide a description about this program. (i.e length of program, what you receive
upon completion of this program, what you will study)
Slide 3 - For this Apprenticeship Program, What high school courses do you need to get into this
program and what is the average required. Briefly explain why these courses are important.
Slide 4 - What types of careers can I get with this apprenticeship.
Slide 5 – What is OYAP? What are the benefits of enrolling in this Coop program in High School.
Slide 6 – Provide some essential skills that would help you be successful in this program
Slide 7 – Define what is OSAP? Explain the different types of loans available.
Slide 8 – Who qualifies for receiving OSAP?
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Limited amount
Knowledge/Understanding of info. Info is
not entirely
accurate and has
7 or less slides.
Satisfactory info
and somewhat
accurate. Has
around 12 slides.
Good info and
accurate most of
the time. Has
around 17 slides.
Thorough and
accurate info and
has 20 slides or
more.
Thinking/Inquiry
The school
selections do not
relate to the
career.
The school
selections
somewhat relate
to the career.
The school
selections
usually relate to
the career
The school
selections relate
to the career
very well.
Communication
Info is not very
understandable
on the slides and
the oral
presentation is
not clear.
Info is somewhat
understandable
on the slides and
the oral
presentation is
somewhat clear.
He/She reads off
slides most of
the time.
Info is
understandable
on the slides and
the oral
presentation is
usually clear.
He/She
sometimes reads
off the slides.
Info is clear and
understandable
on the slides and
the oral
presentation is
thorough and
well done.
He/She does not
read off the
slides.
Application
Used a limited
variety of
sources for their
info.
Satisfactory
amount of
sources for their
info.
Used a good
amount of
sources for their
info.
Used a wide
variety of
sources for their
info.