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Scroll for links to helpful information on: College, University, Apprenticeship, Financial Aid, GAP Year, Researching Occupations.
College and University
College in Ontario
Ontario colleges search and application site - www.ontariocolleges.ca
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University in Ontario
program search - www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca
application site - www.ouac.on.ca
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Universities in Canada
Info on Canadian universities, programs, scholarships, etc.
https://www.univcan.ca/universities/member-universities/
https://www.universitystudy.ca/
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Collaborative University/College programs, Ontario
https://www.ouac.on.ca/guide/collaborative-university-college-programs/
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Ontario Transfer Guide
-info on pathways between high school, college, university
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Apprenticeship
Apprenticesearch
Info on apprenticeships - the trades, how to become involved, etc.
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Trades at a glance
https://oyap.ca/en/skilled_trades/trades_at_a_glance/
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Skilled Trades Ontario - Starting Your Apprenticeship
https://www.skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/starting-your-apprenticeship/
What is OYAP?
https://oyap.ca/en/about_oyap/what_is_oyap/
Trades Programs at Ontario Colleges
Financial Aid
OSAP - Ontario Student Assistance Program (student loan)
Scholarships Canada
https://www.scholarshipscanada.com
Scholar Tree
School Finder
Unlock Your Future
https://www.keytoscholarships.com
Yconic
(formerly Student Awards)
What is a GAP year and should you take one?
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Check out this article and take the quiz:
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There are many options for a GAP year:
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build skills
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work
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travel
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study
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volunteer
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go on exchange
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Here are just 2 of the many resources available:
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Cangap - Canadian Gap Year Association
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Discover Year
GAP Year
Researching Occupations
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Canadian Occupational Projection System
-info on future trends of job openings and job seekers
https://occupations.esdc.gc.ca/sppc-cops/w.2lc.4m.2@-eng.jsp
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Ontario Job Profiles
-”You can look at different jobs in Ontario, their yearly income, the average growth rate, and the number of openings in Ontario today.”
https://www.services.labour.gov.on.ca/labourmarket-ui/search
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PathwaysToJobs.com
Career profiles and videos; schools in Canada and U.S.; scholarship info; "Careers in Action" for the civic-minded
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