Conference HOTEL DISCOUNT RATE EXPIRES OCTOBER 2nd

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Conference DELEGATE REGISTRATION CLOSES OCTOBER 25th

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Conference SPONSOR/EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION CLOSES OCTOBER 18th

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* 35 Workshops (English and French options each session)
Skilled Trades - Future Labour Market Trends - Career Highlights (AI, CPA, GIS, Agriculture)- AI in Guidance - Ministry of Education Updates - Post-Secondary Planning and Organizations - Colleges - Universities - Apprenticeships - Applying to US/UK Post-Secondary Schools - Elementary Career Learning - Elementary to Post-Secondary Transitions - School Mental Health - Conflict and Bullying Resolution - Brain/Body/Behaviour - Success Strategies - Anti-Oppressive Practices - Neurographia - Controlling Chaos - Navigating Change 

* 65 Partner Organizations (English and French)

* Keynotes: 

   Sandra Nagy, Managing Director (Future Design School)

   Natasha Ferguson, CEO (Ethelfox Construct Group)

* Celebrate our 60th Anniversary (Wine and Cheese, Banquet) 

Now is the time to nominate a deserving colleague for an OSCA award. Perhaps it is that person who has created a great resource that has allowed students to create their own pathway? Maybe you know a Guidance Counsellor who is the "go to" person at your school? Perhaps a deserving community partner that provides excellent support for your school?

You now have until Friday, October 11 at 4:00 PM. to nominate someone, but why not do it now?
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Chacun et chacune de nous connaît un collègue innovateur, qui accomplit avec enthousiasme son travail auprès des élèves de son école. Pourquoi ne pas reconnaître leur contribution à notre profession en posant leur candidature à l'un des prix de l'ACOSO? Pour poser la candidature de quelqu'un, appuyez sur le lien de la mise en candidature.

Toutes les candidatures doivent désormais être soumises en ligne avant le 1 octobre à 16h00

? Tuesday, October 15

? 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

? Student Learning Centre (SLC), 8th Floor

Join us on campus to learn about what's new and exciting at TMU. Attendees will have the chance to connect with other education professionals, engage in meaningful networking opportunities during a catered lunch and participate in hands-on workshops. Don't miss this chance to deepen your understanding of the resources available to our student community.

See the agenda and register today!

The Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) is excited to announce the launch of the Future Veterinarian Bursaries, designed to support equity-deserving high school students interested in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine.

These bursaries aim to break down financial barriers that have historically limited diversity within the profession, as highlighted by findings from OVMA’s research. By providing financial assistance at a critical time in their educational journey, we hope to encourage and empower a more diverse generation of future veterinarians.

NEW WEBINAR OPPORTUNITY!
October 22nd at 10 AM - Agents of Change 
Empowering School Guidance Counsellors as Equity Leaders

Join OSCA/ACOSO for an empowering session, where we explore the pivotal role of school Guidance Counsellors in creating inclusive and equitable school environments. Facilitated by Aileen Santiago, Equity Resource Teacher (with a Secondary Guidance Head as guest), this hour will dive into what "equity” truly means while highlighting the Guidance Counsellor's impact as a school leader.

From data-driven decision-making to fostering community partnerships, mentorship, and career advocacy, participants will uncover actionable ways to promote socio-emotional resilience and ensure all students have access to opportunities that support their growth and success. Don't miss this exciting session! Register Here!

CERIC invites you to participate in the 2024 Survey of Career Service Professionals, a national survey dedicated to understanding your experiences, challenges and professional development needs. This is a unique opportunity to contribute your insights and help shape the future of career development in Canada. Your responses will support ongoing work to advocate for the profession and offer meaningful resources for your growth. The survey is open until October 18, 2024. Complete the survey now
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CERIC vous invite à participer au Sondage 2024 du CERIC auprès des spécialistes en développement de carrière, un sondage national visant à comprendre vos expériences, vos défis et vos besoins en matière de développement professionnel. Il s'agit d'une occasion unique de faire part de vos idées et d'aider à façonner l'avenir du développement de carrière au Canada. Vos réponses appuieront le travail continu pour faire valoir les intérêts de la profession et offrir des ressources utiles à votre croissance. Le sondage sera accessible jusqu'au 18 octobre 2024. Complétez le sondage maintenant

As school counsellors, you're on the front line, seeing students with issues you may not know how to resolve, or even bring up. The George Hull Centre Institute of Childhood Trauma and Attachment offers training for child and youth-serving professionals like you. Training in October includes The Impact of Racial Trauma on Child and Youth Mental Health, which will explore the impact of racism on children and youth mental health and discuss actionable steps for helping professionals and parents alike help name and heal racial trauma. It also includes Sexual Development 101, which will help you ensure that normative behaviour is not mislabeled, nor concerning behaviour ignored, and give you the words to use when talking to students and their families. And SAVE $50 if you register in September!

Young Canadians are making career decisions in a labour market context that is being transformed by technology and digitization. The rapid, unbalanced shifts brought on by technology and automation have left gaps in knowledge related to how young people are navigating their career decisions considering the emergence of the digital economy and the way career practitioners can best support young people in successfully exploring career options. This study explored factors that helped and hindered 14 young adults who self-identified as doing well navigating career decision-making within the multiple options, opportunities, and challenges posed by the digital economy.

Since the Covid-19 pandemic – and even before – it has been widely reported that young people in Canada have been struggling against a number of headwinds as they enter the workforce. While there’s been considerable focus on mental health – and rightfully so – other barriers such as housing and food insecurity, racism, caregiving responsibilities and physical health challenges have been found to impact young people’s chances of finding work, growing their careers and effectively navigating workplace relationships. Indigenous youth in Canada face additional barriers, including the enduring effects of generational trauma and ongoing discrimination.

Registration is now available for the fall 2024 virtual Guidance Dialogue on Friday, October 18, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.

The fall event will feature updates from the OUAC and Ontario universities.

Registration is required. This event is for guidance counsellors only. Please do not share the registration link with your students.

Please send all inquiries to: onunirecruitment@gmail.com .

The OUAC, on behalf of the Standing Committee on Student Recruitment

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L'inscription à la séance virtuelle des Dialogues de l'automne 2024 - laquelle est prévue le vendredi 18 octobre, de 9 h 30 à 12 h 30 - est maintenant accessible.

L’événement de l’automne offrira des mises à jour de l’OUAC et des universités de l’Ontario.

Nota : L'événement se tiendra principalement en anglais seulement. Puisque certaines universités sont bilingues, les participants auront l'occasion de s'entretenir en français avec certaines représentantes et certains représentants universitaires.

L'inscription est exigée. Cet événement s'adresse uniquement aux conseillères et conseillers en orientation. Prière de ne pas partager le lien vers le site d'inscription avec vos élèves.

Prière d'envoyer vos questions à l'adresse suivante : onunirecruitment@gmail.com.

- L'OUAC, au nom du Standing Committee on Student Recruitment