Begin with the destination in mind
College
What kinds of programs are offered?
- College programs provide an effective combination of reallife
skills with quality education
- Colleges offer programs in Applied Arts & Sciences, Building
Design & Construction Technology, Business, Community
Studies, Creative Arts, Engineering & Manufacturing
Technology, Health Sciences, Health and Human Services,
and Skilled Trades & Apprenticeship
- Types of program delivery include: Certificate, Diploma,
Graduate Certificate, Applied Degree, Joint College-University
(Collaborative), Co-op (Regular/Advanced Diploma) and
Apprenticeship
- College programs can be one to four years in length
- Many colleges have agreements with universities which
allow students to transfer into university after college
- Our local college is:
Conestoga College (www.conestogac.on.ca)
Who is college for?
If you answer YES to the following, consider the
college pathway
- You find success in hands-on / applied curriculum
- You enjoy smaller classes and the personal approach to
instruction
- You have specific career goals that require a college
education
| Arts, Communications and Recreation (NOC 5)
Are you interested in any of the following?
Sketch, draw, paint, play musical instruments, write stories, poetry and/or music, sing, dance, act, take photos, be physically active.
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Librarian,
Archive and Museum Technician,
Photographer,
Graphic Artist,
Animator
Copywriter
Athlete, Coach, Referee
Fitness Instructor
Multimedia Designer
Actor, Media Announcer
Community Program Planner
Public Relations Officer
Writers, Journalist
Media Consultant
Broadcaster
Graphic Designer
Recreation and Leisure Services
Suggested Electives:
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| Grade 9 | Suggested Electives |
Music, Visual Arts, Drama
Information and Communication Technology in Business
Learning Strategies
Integrated Technologies
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| Grade 10 | Suggested Electives |
Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Drama, Media Arts, Visual Arts
Introduction to Business
Discovering the Workplace
Healthy Active Living Education
French, A Third Language
Communication Technology, Construction Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Technological Design
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| Grade 11 | Suggested Electives |
Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Drama, Visual Arts, Media Arts
Marketing, Information and Communication Technology
Travel and Tourism, History
Co-operative Education
Canadian Literature
Healthy Active Living, Health for Life
French, A Third Language
Biology
Communication Technology, Construction Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Technological Design
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| Grade 12 | Suggested Electives |
Instrumental or Vocal Music, Drama, Media Arts
Information and Communication Technology, Business Leadership
Canada and World Issues, Human Patterns and Interactions
Co-operative Education
Studies in Literature, Writer's Craft
Navigating the Workplace
Healthy Active Living, Recreation and Fitness Leadership, Exercise Science
French, A Third Language
Mathematics
Biology
Communication or Construction Technology, Technological Design |
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| Business, Finance, (NOC 1) Sales and Service (NOC 6)
Are you interested in any of the following?
influence, persuade, perform, lead, manage to meet organizational goals for economic gain, make decisions, meet people, initiate projects, give talks or speeches, organize activities, lead a group, work with data using clerical or numerical ability, carry out tasks in detail and follow through on others' instructions.
» Take a look at these careers: |
Manager, Supervisor (all sectors)
Human Resources Officer
Customer Service Representative
Insurance and Real Estate Agent
Bookkeeper, Payroll Officer
Secretary, Administrative Clerk
Property Manager
Retail Sales Person
Restaurant Manager
Police Officer and Firefighter
Conference and Event Planner
Financial Analyst
Expeditor
Marketing
Human Resources Administrator
Suggested Electives: |
| Grade 9 | Suggested Electives |
Music, Visual Arts, Drama
Information and Communication Technology in Business
Learning Strategies
Integrated Technologies |
| Grade 10 | Suggested Electives |
Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Drama, Media Arts, Visual Arts
Introduction to Business
Discovering the Workplace
Healthy Active Living Education
French, A Third Language
Hospitality and Tourism, Communication Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, Computer and Information Science, Health and Personal Services Technology
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| Grade 11 | Suggested Electives |
Marketing, Information and Communication Technology, Accounting, Entrepreneurship
Travel and Tourism
Co-operative Education
Canadian Literature
Healthy Active Living, Health for Life
French, A Third Language
Communication Technology, Hospitality and Tourism, Computer Engineering, Hairstyling and Aesthetics and Communication
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| Grade 12 | Suggested Electives |
Information and Communication Technology, Accounting, Business Leadership, International Business
Economics, Environment and Resource Management
Co-operative Education
Studies in Literature, Writer's Craft
Navigating the Workplace
Healthy Active Living, Recreation and Fitness Leadership
French, A Third Language
Mathematics
Communication Technology, Computer Engineering, Hospitality and Tourism, Hairstyling and Aesthetics
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| Health, (NOC 3) Natural and Applied Sciences (NOC 2)
Are you interested in any of the following?
work with people, promote health as well as the treatment of injuries, conditions and diseases, observe, learn, analyze, investigate, evaluate, solve problems, work independently, analyze data, do research, deal with abstractions, explore a variety of ideas, perform lab experiments, do complex calculations, understand scientific methods and theories
» Take a look at these careers: |
Laser Technician
Environmental Consultant
Biomedical Equipment Technician
Civil, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Manufacturing Technicians and Technologist
Paramedic
Dental Hygienists and Technologist
Horticulturist
Massage Therapist
Veterinarian Technician
Pharmacy Technician
Cartographer
Forest Ranger
Suggested Electives: |
| Grade 9 | Suggested Electives |
Information and Communication Technology in Business
Learning Strategies
Integrated Technologies
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| Grade 10 | Suggested Electives |
Introduction to Business
Discovering the Workplace
Healthy Active Living Education
French, A Third Language
Hospitality and Tourism, Communication Technology, Construction Technology, Health & Personal Services Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, Computer and Information Science, Horticulture
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| Grade 11 | Suggested Electives |
Information and Communication Technology
Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology, Geographics, Physical Geography
Co-operative Education
Healthy Active Living Education, Health for Life
French, A Third Language
Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Communication Technology, Construction Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Technological Design, Health Care, Horticulture, Hospitality and Tourism, Computer Engineering, Computer and Information Science
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| Grade 12 | Suggested Electives |
Information and Communication Technology, Accounting, Business Leadership, International Business
Economics, Environment and Resource Management
Co-operative Education
Studies in Literature, Writer's Craft
Navigating the Workplace
Healthy Active Living, Recreation and Fitness Leadership
French, A Third Language
Mathematics
Communication Technology, Computer Engineering, Hospitality and Tourism, Hairstyling and Aesthetics
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| Information Technology (NOC 2)
Are you interested in any of the following?
observe, learn, analyze, investigate, evaluate, solve problems, work independently, do research, deal with abstractions, explore a variety of ideas, do complex calculations.
» Take a look at these careers: |
Computer Engineering Technicians / Technologists Database Administrator
Internet Consultants
Multimedia Writer, Technical Writer
Network Control Technician, PC Troubleshooter
Numerical Computerized Control (NCC) Operators or Programmers
Video Game Developer
Web Master
Information Technology
Suggested Electives:
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| Grade 9 | Suggested Electives |
Visual Arts
Information and Communication Technology in Business, Introduction to Business
Discovering the Workplace
French, A Third Language
Communication Technology, Technological Design
Computer Engineering, Computer & Information Science
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| Grade 10 | Suggested Electives |
Visual Arts
Information and Communication Technology
Co-operative Education
Physics, Chemistry
Communication Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, Technological Design, Computer and Information Science
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| Grade 11 | Suggested Electives |
Visual Arts
Information and Communication Technology
Co-operative Education
Physics, Chemistry
Communication Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, Technological Design, Computer and Information Science
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| Grade 12 | Suggested Electives |
Visual Arts
Information and Communication Technology in Business, Business Leadership
Co-operative Education
Navigating the Workplace
Mathematics
Physics, Chemistry
Communication Technology, Technological Design, Computer Engineering, Computer and Information Science
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| Social Sciences Government and Human Services (NOC 4)
Are you interested in any of the following?
work with people, relate to economic education, political, legal and social systems, help people solve social issues.
» Take a look at these careers: |
Early Childhood Educator
Child and Youth Worker
Special Needs Support Worker
Paralegal
Religious Occupation
Immigration Worker
Human Resources Specialist
Police Officer
Customs and Immigration Officer
Firefighter
Social Servicer
Canadian Forces
Suggested Electives: |
| Grade 9 | Suggested Electives |
Visual Arts
Information and Communication Technology in Business, Introduction to Business
Learning Strategies
Integrated Technology
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| Grade 10 | Suggested Electives |
Introduction to Business
Discovering the Workplace
Healthy Active Living Education
French, A Third Language
Communication Technology
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| Grade 11 | Suggested Electives |
Information and Communication Technology
Law, History, Travel and Tourism
Canadian Literature
Co-operative Education
Healthy Active Living Education, Health for Life
French, A Third Language
Parenting, Living and Working with Children, Living Spaces and Shelter, Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology
Communication Technology
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| Grade 12 | Suggested Electives |
Information and Communication Technology, International Business
Human Patterns and Interactions, History, Law
Co-operative Education
Studies in Literature, Writer's Craft
Navigating the Workplace
Recreation and Fitness Leadership, Exercise Science
French, A Third Language
Mathematics
Challenge and Change in Society, Issues in Human Growth and Development, Parenting and Human Development, Individuals and Families in a Diverse Society
Communication Technology
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| Trades, Transport and Industrial Technologies (NOC 7, 8, 9)
Are you interested in any of the following?
work with people, relate to economic education, political, legal and social systems, help people solve social issues.
» Take a look at these careers: |
Contractor and Trade Supervisor
Transportation (Logistics) Supervisor
Industrial Instrumentation Technician
Machinery and Transportation Equipment Mechanic
Automotive Service Technician
Logging and Forestry Supervisor
Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) Operator or Programmer
Construction Engineering Technologist
Suggested Electives: |
| Grade 9 | Suggested Electives |
Information and Communication Technology in Business
Learning Strategies
Integrated Technologies
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| Grade 10 | Suggested Electives |
Introduction to Business
Discovering the Workplace
Healthy Active Living Education
French, A Third Language
Construction Technology, Communication Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Hospitality and Tourism, Computer Engineering Technology, Computer and Information Science, Transportation Technology, Technological Design, Horticulture
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| Grade 11 | Suggested Electives |
Marketing, Information and Communication Technology
Co-operative Education
Healthy Active Living, Health for Life
French, A Third Language
Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Economics, Living Spaces and Shelter
Construction Technology, Communication Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Technological Design, Horticulture, Hospitality and Tourism, Computer Engineering Technology and Transportation Technology
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| Grade 12 | Suggested Electives |
Information and Communication Technology in Business, Business Leadership
Economics, Environmental and Resource Management
Co-operative Education
Navigating the Workplace
Healthy Active Living
Mathematics
Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Construction Technology, Communication Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Technological Design, Hospitality and Tourism, Computer Engineering, Horticulture, Transportation Technology, Computer and Information Science
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