Conference DELEGATE REGISTRATION CLOSES OCTOBER 25th

Register soon to get the workshops you want!

Conference SPONSOR/EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION CLOSES OCTOBER 18th

Register NOW to avoid disappointment!

* 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) 

Ontario Universities’ Information Sessions

Encourage your students to attend the Ontario Universities’ Information Sessions virtual event on Thursday, November 21, from 5-7 pm (ET).

The event will be divided up into four 30-minute sessions, where students can learn about the universities of their choice and ask questions. This event is a great opportunity to get answers about programs, admission requirements, student life and much more.

Some universities will offer presentations in French.

Get your students to sign up now for Information Sessions.

Note: For privacy reasons, students must sign themselves up for events. Do not sign up on behalf of your students.

More Information

• Visit the Ontario Universities’ Events website.
• View our FAQs for answers to common questions.
• Email us if you have any questions.

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Séances d’information des universités de l’Ontario
Veuillez encourager vos élèves à prendre part à l’événement virtuel des Séances d’information des universités de l’Ontario le 21 novembre, de 17 h à 19 h (HE). 

L’événement se divisera en 4 séances de 30 minutes chacune, au cours desquelles les élèves pourront en apprendre sur les universités de leur choix et poser des questions. Cet événement représente une excellente occasion d’obtenir des réponses sur les programmes, les exigences d’admission, la vie étudiante et plus encore.

Certaines universités offriront des présentations en français. 

Apprenez-en davantage et encouragez vos élèves à s’inscrire aux Séances d’information.

Nota : Pour des raisons de protection de la vie privée, les élèves doivent elles-mêmes et eux-mêmes s’inscrire à ces événements. Prière de ne pas vous inscrire à ces événements au nom de vos élèves.

Plus d’information

• Consulter le site Web des Événements des universités de l’Ontario.
• Consulter notre FAQ pour obtenir des réponses aux questions courantes.
• Prière de nous contacter par courriel si vous avez des questions.

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!

Looking for a job isn’t easy at the best of times. But for jobseekers from underrepresented groups in the labour market, including individuals with disabilities, women and racialized persons, it can mean overcoming additional barriers in order to find and keep employment. PTP Adult Learning and Employment Programs (PTP), a non-profit organization with two locations in Toronto, Ontario, understands the very real impact these barriers have on jobseekers. For more than 30 years, PTP has delivered training and employment services that create pathways to work for those facing literacy and other barriers to employment. Well over half of PTP’s clients are women, and more than three-quarters are racialized.

There is no doubt that partnerships often require a lot of effort and time. Starting a partnership might also seem complicated because of:
- Limited resources
- Limited capacity
- Layers of management that must be kept informed

However, a successful partnership can enhance both parties' organizational effectiveness and efficiency by:
- Allowing the sharing of expertise
- Exchanging knowledge
- Filling gaps in services and programs

This case study highlights a successful partnership between a:
- Post-secondary institution — George Brown College
- Community-based employment service provider — Pathway to Possibilities (PTP)

Initiated in 2021, the partnership aimed to enhance the outcomes of the College Vocational program at George Brown College — a one-year Ontario College Certificate program in the Center for Preparatory and Liberal Studies, for students with intellectual disabilities — and fill a gap these students experienced during the transition from school to work.

By evaluating this partnership roadmap, this case study explores the success factors of the partnership and how the partnership enhanced the program, student success, and the operation of the partner organizations.

According to Statistics Canada, women in Canada only hold about a third (35.6%) of management occupations and 31% of senior management-level occupations.

Research shows gender stereotyping in education and the work world starts at a very early age. Children as young as seven risk ruling out future job options because of their gender, race and background, according to the OECD’s Director of Education and Skills Andreas Schleicher. 

Gender stereotypes affect young people’s view of their identity and their educational and career aspirations. They are woven into every aspect of our lives, from the choice of a child’s toy to the subjects that we encourage students to pursue based on their gender.

Inspired by Education and Employers’ highly successful Redraw the Balance video, I decided to organize an experiment in my role as Career Education Co-ordinator for the Greater Victoria School District. With the support of teachers and with a film crew on hand to document the results, I had a class of Grade 3s from Braefoot Elementary participate in an activity to see how much gender bias was in this B.C. classroom.

When applying to postsecondary education, students and parents can find themselves grappling with the weighty decision of selecting the right program. We often assume that this important decision will open the door to a singular occupation that will determine the future of our entire career. However, the reality is that most careers are not linear, and the skills and knowledge gained from various academic disciplines can be applied to an array of occupations.

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