GUIDANCE UPDATES - December 22
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GUIDANCE
UPDATES - December 22 |
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DEADLINE TO
APPLY TO ONTARIO UNIVERSITIES IS JANUARY 15 The
OUAC is officially closed for the holidays from December 22, 2023 to January
2, 2024, inclusive. The OUAC website and online applications will
be available during this time. To
reduce the chance of delays and slower online response times, encourage your
university-bound students to complete and submit their Undergraduate
application well in advance of the January 15, 2024 deadline. Extended
Applicant Services hours will be available on the January application
deadline: Monday,
January 15: 9:30 am to 7 pm (ET) Applicant
Services Phone: 519-823-1063 How Do I Apply to
University?
How to Create Your OUAC Account
This video tutorial is
the first in a series about applying to an Ontario university through the
OUAC.
In this video you will
see how to log in to your application for the first time by creating your
OUAC Account.
Video Transcript: How to Create Your OUAC Account
How to Complete Your Undergraduate
Application
This video will walk you
through the steps of completing, reviewing and paying for your Undergraduate
Application.
Video Transcript: How to Complete Your Application
How to Edit Your Completed Application
This video explains how
to review and edit your application after you submit it, and includes
examples of how to add and withdraw choices, and send your updates to your
university choices.
Video
Transcript: How to Edit Your Application
How to Respond to an Offer of Admission
This video explains how
to check for university offers of admission and how to accept or decline
those offers.
Video Transcript: How to Respond to an Offer of Admission
HOW TO APPLY GUIDES
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DEADLINE TO
APPLY TO ONTARIO COLLEGES IS FEBRUARY 1 Programs |
ontariocolleges.ca
https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/apply
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ONTARIO
SKILLED TRADES With many colleges offering skilled trades programs taught by
experienced professionals, they’re becoming a central hub for new
tradespeople looking to develop the skills – and connections – required to
access an apprenticeship. And with apprenticeships harder to access, a
college degree, diploma, or certificate in a skilled trades field can give you
the advantage you need to convince an employer to sponsor your
apprenticeship. Take a
closer look at how college programs with built-in apprenticeship training can
help new tradespeople enter the trade that interests them and develop the
skills required to enter rewarding careers. At the
same time, we’ll help you understand how the apprenticeship process works in
Ontario, including how you’ll work with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration,
Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) of Ontario to access an apprenticeship.
Finally, we’ll show you the key terms you’ll need to know to start your
journey towards a skilled trades career in Canada. |
Student Trustee Application Deadline Extended
To maximize student participation in this important process, we have extended the application deadline for student trustees. Applications will be now accepted until Monday, December 18, 2023, 11:59 p.m.
If you will be in Grade 11 or 12 next year, you are eligible to apply to become a student trustee. Student trustees:
- Represent the voice of students
across York Region District School Board.
- Network with students, staff
and the Board of Trustees to share information that gives students a
meaningful voice
- Have the opportunity to get
involved at the provincial level.
- Develop valuable skills,
experience and connections.
To learn more about the role and how to apply visit www.yrdsb.ca/studenttrustees.
All students who submit an application will receive a confirmation email following the deadline.
Four candidates will be selected to run for the two student trustee positions. All students in Grades 5-12 will have an opportunity to vote.
For more information, please contact studenttrustee.elections@yrdsb.ca
Students Can Now Explore Secondary School Opportunities by Sector
Our secondary schools offer courses and programs that let you
explore your interests, build skills and gain experience in areas that interest
you. You can now search from 16 different
sectors to learn more about:
- career pathways in the fields that interest you
- courses and programs you can take in secondary school
that let you gain sector-specific skills, knowledge and experience
- how you can earn certifications, post-secondary credits
and job experience while in high school
Find out what courses and programs are available in the fields
that interest you at your school. Visit www2.yrdsb.ca/experience-yrdsb.
BCFN Scholarship Application workshop – YRDSB – December 13, 2023
BFCN invites York Region District School Board (YRDSB) Black Grade 8 to Grade 12 students and their families to another edition of the BFCN Scholarship Application Workshop on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM.
Please register ASAP at
https://bit.ly/BFCNWorkshopDecember132023
or here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpf-Crqz0sHNì1N6GcNsi8S6juFjXz8LMSb
School Council
The WCI School Council meeting originally scheduled for Wednesday, December 6th has been shifted to Thursday, January 18th. This meeting will include a presentation from Guidance on Course Selection for 2024-2025 as well as introductions to the newly established WCI Student Leadership Council.
Student Trustee Applications Open
If you will be in grade 11 or 12 next school year and are passionate about student voice, consider becoming a student trustee, and representing students across YRDSB.
Student trustees network with students, staff and the
Board of Trustees to share information that gives students a meaningful voice. Learn more about the role and how you can apply
at www.yrdsb.ca/studenttrustees.
Applications can be submitted between November
27-December 11. The deadline to apply is December 11,
2023 11:59 p.m.
All students in Grades 5-12 will have an opportunity to
vote for the candidate who represents our area of the Board. There are four
areas of the Board (central, east, north and west). Once the four final
candidates are announced, students can vote for two of the four candidates to
represent them as student trustees in the 2024-2025 school year.
Students will receive information on how to vote in the
election during the campaign and voting
Roles
and Responsibilities Video
Message from Our Trustee
December 2023
I hope everyone has had a good start to the school year and
is looking forward to the winter break ahead.
As I have been visiting schools and attending events, I
continue to be impressed by the professionalism and dedication of school staff,
the commitment and support of families and the curiosity, creativity and
enthusiasm of students. As a Board of Trustees, we continue our commitment to
delivering a high-quality education, this also includes striving to create
safe, caring, inclusive and respectful school environments where students feel
valued and supported.
I want to thank everyone who attended the school council
forum held in our area and helped to make the event such a success. It was a
wonderful opportunity to bring together school council members for an evening
of shared learning and discussion. School councils play such an important role
in our schools, and we are grateful for all that they do to support students,
family engagement and schools.
While we are not yet at the midway point in the school year,
many students and families are already looking to the school year ahead,
visiting secondary
school open houses and starting to think about course selections for next
school year. All our secondary schools offer a variety of courses, programs and
opportunities that let students gain skills and experience, explore their
interests and begin preparing for the future. Those opportunities are now even
easier to explore.
Students can search
from 16 different sectors that interest them, including STEM, Arts,
business, manufacturing and many more to discover how they can earn credits,
gain experience, skills and certifications in those areas. Visit www2.yrdsb.ca/experience-yrdsb
to learn more.
We also offer a variety of programs
for Black students through the Board’s Centre for Black Student Excellence.
These summer and school-year programs are designed to affirm students’
identities and support student achievement and well-being. You can learn more
about the programs and how to sign up for the centre’s mailing list on
the website.
One of our roles as a Board of Trustees is to regularly
review Board policies to ensure they are relevant, reflect our mission and
values as an organization, and meet the needs of our students. An important
part of that process is collecting feedback from the community. Learn
more on the Board website about how you can share your input and see what
policies are currently being reviewed.
I want to take this opportunity to thank families for their
patience while we work to restore services following network outages as a
result of a cyber incident, and to acknowledge the work of our staff who
continue to deliver high quality public education and to restore services.
As we head into December, I also want to wish you a safe and
enjoyable winter break. There are many significant dates for different faiths
and cultures during this time of year, and to all those celebrating, I wish you
a happy and joyous celebration. I hope everyone has an opportunity to relax,
recharge and enjoy time with family and friends. We look forward to welcoming
you back in January.
Estelle Cohen
Trustee, Vaughan Wards 4 and 5
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