Lesson 2.1 Community Services, University/College Applications and Employment in Ontario
Learning Goals: By the end of this lesson you will be able to
- understand the Ontario Community resources/services, University/College application process and Employment Services available in Ontario to help students with their post-secondary pathways
- reflect on the above resources and understand how they can be useful in your career search
Success Criteria: By the end of this lesson you will be able to
- research the services and resources available in the Ontario Community to help students with their living accommodations and education
- research and OUAC Website and select 3 Universities/Colleges that are appealing for programs, teaching and learning
- review the Employment Ontario Website and asses whether it is a personally valuable site
Imagine that you won a large amount of money and enough money for you to stop working. What would you do? Pick ONE of the choices below and explain your answer.
1. Quit working because...
2. Stay working because...
3. Work a little and then quit because...
**50 words; Answer below in Moodle; Respond to 2 of your classmates' postings.
Answer this Quiz on Ontario University Applications
Visit the OUAC Website and research 3 Universities/Colleges that are interesting to you and that you might want to attend. Answer the questions below:
1. What 3 university/colleges are you interested in applying for?
2. What programs or areas of study do they have that interest you? Explain why.
3. What are the other reasons why these schools are interesting for you? (ex. location, reputation, family/friends, employment opportunities etc.)
**100 words; PDF and post to Moodle below
https://www.ouac.on.ca/guide/collaborative-university-college-programs/
Visit the Developmental Services Ontario Website below. Go to the Resources Page . Then answer the questions:
1. Name 3 Resources or Programs that can help students living in a new city? Explain.
2. How can these resources help students with their growth, education and development? Explain.
Developmental Services Ontario
https://www.dsontario.ca/Study the Employment Ontario Website Link below. Then answer the following questions.
1. Is this a useful website for students? Explain your reasons.
2. What information will you be using from this Website. Explain.
**50 words. Answer below in Moodle
Review the resource on the differences between Universities and Colleges. Then answer the questions below.
1. What are the main differences between University and College Programs? Explain.
2. According to you, what is better for your future: University or College Program? Explain.
**75 words; Answer below in Moodle