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"Life After High School" Planning You are planning your next adventure!  Although things might seem overwhelming right now, there are many things that you can do to make this transition easier.  The 'What's Next Guide' is a great resource to use.  All Grade 12's will be given a What's Next Guide during their Grade 12 year.  There is very valuable information in this book about post-secondary schools, scholarships, bursaries, travel, etc. If you have not received one please see Mrs. Maier or Mrs. Gonzales in the Counselling Centre. Not too sure where to start?  Below are some links to great self assessment websites and career exploration websites.  If you want any further information about a possible career, come into the Career Centre.  Once you have a career that you think might interest you, a great next step is doing a job shadow so that you get some experiential learning in the area. If you continue to scroll down the page you will find links to Post Secondary Institutions and Job Search assistance. A great website for Education/financing to Employment...check this one out! http://www.youth.gc.ca/ TRAVEL/VOLUNTEER/WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM Lattitude Global volunteering is a charity that provides international volunteering opportunities for 17-25 year olds. They are an organization with a mission: to develop 'global citizens' by offering growth experiences to young people through voluntary work around the world. This is a fabulous website with a ton of info! www.lattitudecanada.org or info@lattitudecanada.org Use the links below to help start your planning for "life after high school". Colleges Career Exploration and Job Searches Travel Scholarships, Bursaries, & Financial Assistance Are you ready to apply for your post-secondary school?   Go to www.pas.bc.ca.   Meet the Boss Week An opportunity to find out how to be prepared for employment, what employers are looking for, creating resumes, etc. April 23-27, 2012 - sign up in the Career Ctr. Post Secondary Information Links Learn Now BC-  Access to all on-line / distance education courses available throughout the province through distributed learning Links to Kelowna Post Secondary Options Academy of Learning:  Computer and Business Career College Canadian Institute of Natural Health and Healing Center for Arts and Technology Kelowna:  2D and 3D animation, sound, x-media and more Diving Dynamics:  Commercial and instructor dive training right here in Kelowna Focus Training Institute:  Business, Security, Private Investigation, etc Fine Art Bartending School Greenwood College of Advanced Technology:  Computerized Business Applications Interior Heavy Equipment School Ltd. - Training for excavation and construction equipment operators Marvel College:  Training in Hair and Esthetics Okanagan College:  College, University and Technology Programs Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy:  Massage Therapy Okanagan Fashion Institute - Fashion School right here in Kelowna! Operator Training Center:  Concrete pump operator training - tel:  1-250-483-6615 Sprott Shaw Community College Kelowna:  Business, Tourism, Healthcare, BBA, etc. Tourism Training Institute in Kelowna:  Travel, Tourism, Management, Tour guiding, Flight Attendant Trend College:  Business Management, computer Tech, Health and Beauty, TOEFL, Interior Design, etc University of British Columbia - Okanagan Campus:  University Programs, BA, BSC etc Vancouver Career College in Kelowna:  Healthcare, High Tech, Business and Hospitality General Links to Post Secondary Institutions (Search Engines, admissions, transfer guide) AchieveBC -  links to many post secondary institutions Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada:  Search Universities by Program and Province. Can Learn.ca - Everything you need to know about planning and paying for your education. Canada's Universities - A listing of all of Canada's universities and links to their websites through Careers.ca . Campus Starter - This site gives information on careers, and post secondary education.  You can search for schools by program Education Planner - info on over 1500 programs offered at BC's  public post secondary institutions. Globe and Mail University Report Card - Search the university you are interested in and see how it rates. Transfer Guide - Best resource for transfer related information PAS BC - Application service for BC's public post secondary institutions Post-Secondary Education and Training (Ministry of Education) General Links to Scholarship Information (Search Engines) Scholarships Canada -  Scholarship information Scholarship Information through Education Planner:  Links to a variety of Scholarship sites. School Finder - Schools, Scholarships, Careers - education super-site! Student Awards:  Canada's free scholarship search service.  It is free - just register! General Links to Studying Abroad (Search Engines) Study Abroad - Study Abroad! Get information and learn about international college and university degree programs USA: Colleges in - This site provides you with information on studying in the USA. USA: Schools in - This site is a comprehensive searchable database for US schools AustraLearn:  North American Center for Australian and New Zealand Universities [Link]School Finder Australia:  Check this out for information on Australia Links to Business and Applied Business Focus Area Information ALTERNATIVE Links to Fine Art, Design, Media Focus Area Information Hair Art Design, Fashion Arts, Makeup - John Casablancas Institute of Applied Arts in Vancouver has some phenomenal programs. Hair:  Aveda Institute in Victoria BC Audio Visual:  Pacific Audio Visual Institute:  Programs in Audio Engineering, Film and Music, Film and Digital Arts, Digital Graphic Arts, Game Design Professional Esthetics: - Do you want to work at a spa?  Check out the Blanche Macdonald Center in Vancouver Design: Building Technology, Interior Design, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Enhanced Media Design at the Pacific Design Academy in Victoria Digital Art and Sound:  Center for Arts and Technology Okanagan: Digital Art, Design, Sound, and Culinary Arts:The Art Institute Okanagan Fashion Institute - Right here in Kelowna! ALTERNATIVE Links to Fitness and Recreation Focus Area Information ALTERNATIVE Links to Heath and Human Services Focus Area Information Fire Fighting Programs at Lakeland College Fire Fighting Program at the Justice Institute of British Columbia Paramedic Program at the Justice Institute of British Columbia Dental Hygiene Program at the Canadian Academy of Dental Hygiene Job Search assistance Canada Work Info Net:  The Canada Work Info NET web site has resources and links to areas of jobs, work and recruiting; learning, education and training; occupations and careers; labor market information and outlook; self-employment; work place issues and support; and financial help and issues. Cruise Line Jobs:  Initial information on working in the cruise line industry. Federal Student Work Experience Program:  Looking for a summer job with the federal civil service? HRDC Student Job Bank:  Access to Job Postings for Students in the Okanagan. Jobs Etc.  Your one-stop access point for information on jobs, training, careers, and work place issues. Workopolis:  Canada's biggest job site. Youth Options BC:  Information on youth options BC's 12 programs and their subsequent job postings.  Find out about about         BladeRunners         Crown Youth Employment Initiative         Initiative Youth Teams         First Job in Science and Technology         Industry Training commission         Job Start         Public Service Youth Employment Opportunities Opportunities         Visions for the future         Youth@BC         Youth community Action         Youth business and Entrepreneurship Training Program (You BET)         Youth on Boards         Youth Works Jobs in Forestry:   A guide to the Employment Standards Act:  This act sets out the minimum standards that apply in most workplaces. Volunteer:  To get experience and skills in many areas.