Halton secondary schools provide a wide range of course types, programs, and learning opportunities to prepare students for success in secondary school and beyond. Each pathway includes different course types and may also include specialized regional pathways programs to meet the needs of all learners. Pathways are individual, flexible, and dynamic; pathways can be combined and changed. As students begin to know themselves as learners they have the opportunity to adjust pathway plans as they move through secondary school, with the assistance of their Guidance Counsellor and parents. Secondary school prepares students for their chosen post-secondary destination: Apprenticeship, Work, Community, University and College.
More information can be found about post-secondary pathways can be found on
A combination of on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
80-90% of apprenticeship training is provided in the workplace.
10-20% involves classroom instruction on theory, which is usually given at a local community college, or provided through another approved training organization.
Length of the apprenticeship varies depending on the trade.
The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) enables students who are 16 years of age or older to try an apprenticeable trade while in a high school cooperative education program. Students have an opportunity to become registered apprentices and work towards becoming certified journeypersons in a skilled trade while completing their secondary school diplomas.
Click here to visit Apprentice Search to read more about the trades.
Click here to read up to date labour market research from the Province of Ontario.
Talk to your school guidance counselor or click here to visit the Pathways Program OYAP page.
You can also find information on the following sites:
HDSB:
Wade Richardson
New Street Education Centre
3250 New Street
Burlington, ON L7N 1M8
905-631-6120 ext. 449
HCDSB
Judy Brydges
Catholic Education Centre
802 Drury Lane
Burlington, ON, L7R 2Y2
905-632-6314
College programs provide an effective combination of real life applied skills and quality theoretical education. College programs give you the skills you need to pursue a variety of careers such as: journalists, police officers, dental hygienists, website technicians, paralegals and chemical technologists. Some programs transfer over into University programs/credits.
How long does College take?
College programs usually take one to three years to complete. Colleges have certificate, degree, diploma, graduate certificate, and also college/university programs.
Consider College if you…
• find success in hands-on/applied curriculum
• enjoy smaller classes and the personal approach to instruction
• have specific career goals that require a college education
• are interested in developing technical and occupational skills required for your chosen career area
Did you know that you can transfer between college and universities?
Check out www.ontransfer.ca for more information
How can I get more information?
Talk to your guidance counsellor, meet with College representatives when they visit your school or at a regional College Fair, and visit these important sites: Ontario Colleges MyBlueprint
What is the Outlook?
What is required of me?
How can I get more information?
Visit these important sites:
What is the Outlook?
What is required of me?
The basic requirement for admission is the student’s top 6 marks in “U” or “M” (U/C) courses; most programs have specific subject requirements that must be included in the six submitted courses, and some universities even require a minimum number of “U” courses versus “M”s. All programs require that a student has ENG 4U on their transcript.
Most Undergraduate programs are four years in length
Applicants to Ontario Universities apply online through OUAC (Ontario University Application Centre). Some universities / programs require the submission of supplemental applications, portfolios, and/or auditions for admission.
How can I get more information?
Talk to your guidance counsellor, meet with University representatives when they visit your school or at a regional Universities Fair, and visit these important sites:
What is the Outlook?
What is required of me?
How can I get more information?
Talk to your guidance counsellor and meet with co-operative education teachers. The Halton Industry Education Council (HIEC) provides assistance in job preparation, job seeking, and career planning. The Employer Registry, developed by HIEC, is one of the many useful tools to connect employers with prospective employees.
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