Life After Westmount
Your future starts today.
Types of Programs
CEGEP
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Two streams available:
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Pre-university: Two years, followed by
professional studies at university.
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Career Programs: Three years, leading
directly to the job market OR possibly to
university studies.
Programs Continued
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Vocational Education
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Trade Schools
Programs available through EMSB
Majority want you to have a minimum of Sec.
IV Math, English, and French
Armed Forces
Studies out of province-Carleton
University, Maritime Universities,
Algonquin College, L.C.C. Grade 12
Programs…
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Work-Study Programs: Katimavik,
Crossroads, Canada World Youth
Working!!!
What Will My Path Be?
What do some of the Vocational
Programs Offer?
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John F. Kennedy Business Centre
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Secretarial Studies
Accounting Professional Sales
Starting a Business
Secretarial Studies-Legal
Sales Representation
Travel Sales
Hotel Reception
Vocational…
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Laurier Macdonald Vocational Centre
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Automobile Mechanics
Hairdressing
Aesthetics
Electrolysis
Vocational…
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Rosemount Technology Centre
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Cabinet Making
Furniture Finishing
Automated Systems Electromechanics
Industrial Drafting (CAD)
Machining Technics
Production Equipment Operation
Numerical Control Machine Tool Operation
Desktop Publishing (Computer Graphics Techniques)
Printing
Welding and Fitting
Vocational…
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Shadd Business Centre
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Secretarial Studies
Accounting
Starting a Business
St. Pius X Culinary Institute
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Professional Cooking
Food and Beverage Services
What are some other programs I could
do after Grade 9?
English
French
Construction
Construction
Food Services and Tourism
Food Services and Tourism
Industrial Machinery Operation
Industrial Machinery Operation
Assistance to Patients or Residential Residents in Health
Care Establishments
Assistance to Patients or Residential Residents in Health Care
Establishments
Floristry
Floor Covering Installation
Sale of Fish Products
Landscaping Operation
General Building Maintenance
Insulation
Ornamental Horticulture
Getting My High School Diploma
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What do I need?
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Minimum of 54 credits (Sec IV & V)
20 of these credits must be Sec. V
Requirements
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Must Pass:
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Sec V English (6 credits)
Sec V French (4 credits)
Sec IV Math (4 credits)
Sec IV Science and Technology (4-6 credits)
Sec IV History & Citizenship (4 credits)
Sec IV Arts Education (2 credits)
Sec V ERC or Phys Ed. (2 credits)
But I’m only in 9th Grade…
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This year’s grades can have an effect on
next year’s courses!
History, Science, Math
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9th grade marks first year of two-year
program
What is learned this year will carry-over
But…
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Math
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For some future programs (CEGEP, etc.) certain
types of Math and Science are needed.
This year’s final marks in grade 9 determines the path
you will go into in Grade 10/Secondary IV. Science or
CST math. Need at least 75% to go into science
math.
Need at least 60% to pass your courses.
POP course gives you 4 Grade 10 credits!
Questions to Consider
Knowing Yourself
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What courses interest me?
What courses am I doing well in?
Am I a hands-on learner or do I enjoy
academic environments?
What are my strengths and weaknesses?
More About Myself
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What are my occupational daydreams?
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In terms of a career, what are important criteria
that they have to meet? (i.e. financial, amount of
training and schooling).
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Where do I see myself in ten years?
No need to stress!
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It is okay if you do not have the answers
to these questions, that is not the
intention, rather, these are questions that
may serve as a tool to guide you through
this challenging process.
Career Explorations
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Available to gr.10 & gr.11
½ or full day visit
Many different placement available
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Ex. Nurse, Architect, Daycare Assistant,
Lawyer, etc.
See what different careers involve!
Deadline ~November 2010
Looking at CEGEP
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English CEGEPS in Montreal
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Dawson College: www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca
John Abbott College: www.johnabbott.qc.ca
Marianopolis College: www.marianopolis.edu
Vanier College: www.vaniercollege.qc.ca
Champlain College: www.champlaincollege.qc.ca
Also:
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Lasalle College: www.collegelasalle.com
O’Sullivan College: www.osullivan.edu
Centennial College:
http://college.centennial.qc.ca
Looking at CEGEP
What’s the difference between high school
and CEGEP?
High school vs. CEGEP
Studying
Studying
Study time is determined by the
student’s teachers and/or parents.
Students make their own decision on
how much study time is needed. Each
course requires 2 to 3 hours of study.
Students read short assignments that
are often discussed and re-taught in
class.
Students will have substantial
reading, which may not be addressed
directly in class. Students still have to
be familiar with this material.
Teachers arrange test dates so they
do not interfere with students’ other
activities.
Tests are scheduled independently of
other courses, events, and activities.
High School vs. CEGEP
In Class
In Class
Teachers check homework.
Teachers may not check homework.
Students who do their homework
generally excel later in tests and
exams.
Teachers will approach students that
need help.
Teachers are open and helpful, but
students are expected to initiate
contact if they require additional help.
Teachers will provide class notes for
students when they are absent.
Teachers expect that students will
arrange to get notes from missed
classes from classmates.
High School vs. CEGEP
Personal Freedom
Personal Freedom
High school is mandatory and if it’s
public school, it’s free.
College is voluntary and there are
costs involved.
What a student does with his/her time
is dictated by others.
Students manage their own time.
Students need permission to
Students decide for themselves if they
participate in extracurricular activities. want to participate in extracurricular
activities.
Admission Requirements
Marks
 Credits
 Pre-requisites
 Remedial, Regular, and Advanced
(enriched) standing
 Missing Credits and/or prerequisites
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What if I do not meet all the
requirements?
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Some students may not have proper course
requirements (i.e. Math 506/Science Math) or
may not meet the grade requirements for some
courses.
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If you fall into these categories you can enter
into a transition program at *CEGEP* to fulfill
these requirements and then re-apply to your
program of choice.
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**Exploration Sciences at Dawson College**
Helpful Links
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www.careercruising.com
User Name: Westmount
Password: Careers
http://www.jobfutures.ca/
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Through Service Canada
CEGEP Websites
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Dawson College: www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca
John Abbott College: www.johnabbott.qc.ca
Lasalle College: www.clasalle.com
Marianopolis College: www.marianopolis.edu
O’Sullivan College: www.osullivan.edu
Vanier College: www.vaniercollege.qc.ca
Champlain College:
www.champlaincollege.qc.ca
More Questions???
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Come to see us at the Guidance Office!!
Pamphlets available in outer office.