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Happy New Year to all! As we return from what is hoped to have been a restful time to recollect, relax and enjoy the Christmas Season, we look to the pressures of what lies ahead in transitions for our elementary and secondary students, as plans for the next school year begin to unfold (already!). It is a time of conversations about and exploration towards next steps to Pathways Planning that involves looking to adjust to new surroundings as elementary students reach out to their secondary schools, and our Grade 12 potential graduates begin to affirm their decisions about post-secondary. As well, students are heading into a time period of course selection which can provide assurances or newness that they may or may not be prepared for. These are exciting times as we look to recognize the skills developed and growth in maturity since September of those who come before us. Meet OSCA/ACOSO’s Board of Directors: Susi Dupuis, President We at OSCA/ACOSO are also transitioning, as the Board of Directors welcomes its new members and remains grateful to those who are returning to serve for another year. Over the next several weeks, you will be introduced to those who are committed to providing continued professional development and support in the world of Guidance and Careers Studies as your 2023 OSCA/ACOSO Board! I am looking forward to acting as President of OSCA/ACOSO for the 2023 calendar year! I previously held the position of Vice President of Governance, and have been a member of both the Communications and Professional Development Committees during my short time on the Board of Directors. I am fulfilling the role of Secondary Program Pathways Consultant for K-12 with the Lambton Kent District School Board, as well as being the Board’s OYAP Recruiter. I am honoured as an educator to bring opportunities to staff, students and families that are meant to help develop skills and provide exploration of pathways destinations in planning for the future dreams of our youth. As a wife, mother, and soon-to-be grandmother, life balance remains a high priority as we continue to attempt to move to our traditional ways while moving out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Being ever-aware of time management, physical and mental capabilities, and the desire to enjoy the esthetics of life, these are constants that remain for being able to do well at work and at home. Here is hoping all are remembering to put oneself first in order to be who one needs to be for others. _____________________________________________________________________________________
Bonne année à tous! Rencontrez le conseil d'administration d'OSCA/ACOSO : Susi Dupuis, présidente Nous sommes également en période de transition à l’OSCA/ACOSO alors que le conseil
With over 25 years of experience in federal and provincial governments, as well as the college, university, for-profit and NGO sectors in both Canada and the U.S, Richard D. Wiggers, B.A., M.A., PhD, is passionate about labour market trends, innovative pathways, and research related to student access and success. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted the workplace, global travel and supply chains, the labour and housing markets, and so much more. Some have predicted continued economic disruption and high unemployment, especially in certain sectors of the labour market, while others are predicting employment shortages and an overheated economy as a result of a prolonged period of pent-up demand. How does one plan for a future that is so full of change and uncertainty? As high school students begin to plan for their own futures as adults, what are some of the skill sets and career pathways that are most likely to be in demand? Don't miss this informative webinar that will explore these questions and more!
 Meaghan Johnson, MSc RP, is excited to be invited back to present for OSCA! This workshop is NOT about work-life balance or how you should get enough sleep and eat more vegetables. You know that, and you are already likely doing your best in the midst of really challenging times. What this workshop IS about, is how to take care of your mind and heart while doing your best. Drawing on theories from neurobiology and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) we will take an hour to explore easy and actionable ways to feel better in the midst of your life.
The first half of the workshop will look at how the nervous system and mind interact and introduce two exercises that will soothe your body in order to help the mind settle. The second half of the workshop looks at ways to let go of being in conflict with your own emotions and thoughts and make things more workable. The interventions presented in this workshop are those that have proven to be the most universally helpful in Meaghan’s psychotherapy practice. These are also the techniques she uses herself on a daily basis to stay present and engaged in these turbulent times. Don't miss this opportunity to start the new year off with a focus on YOU and your well-being!
Next session: April 3rd to June 2nd, 2023 Registration: Now open!
For further information, please visit www.osca.ca and go to the AQ section at the top of the main webpage. Cost: $650 Includes a one year OSCA-ACOSO: AQ subscription, if one does not have an active subscription and one link for a copy of Ethical Guidelines. > Summer Session will be July 3rd to July 31st with registration opening up later in the spring <
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These curriculum changes build upon other actions taken by the government to bolster its Skilled Trades Strategy that will help attract more students into the trades including investing $4.8 million over two years to expand the Dual Credits program. _________________________________________________________________________________ Le ministre de l’Éducation a annoncé les révisions au curriculum du palier secondaire de l’Ontario qui seront apportées au programme-cadre d’études informatiques, en septembre 2023, et au programme-cadre d’éducation technologique, en septembre 2024. Ces révisions s’inscrivent dans le cadre de nos efforts de renforcement de l’apprentissage des STIM à l’échelle de la province et de modernisation du curriculum, qui visent à mieux faire participer les élèves à leur apprentissage et à les préparer à leur avenir. Ces révisions au curriculum s’ajoutent à d’autres mesures prises par le gouvernement pour renforcer la Stratégie ontarienne relative aux métiers spécialisés qui vise à attirer davantage d’élèves dans le secteur des métiers spécialisés et qui est dotée d’un financement de 4,8 millions de dollars sur deux ans en vue d’élargir les programmes à double reconnaissance de crédit. Education January can be the perfect time to start your job search so you’re poised and ready to go when hiring managers start looking for candidates for the year ahead
_________________________________________________________________________________ From the scramble to complete tasks, file reports, and ensure targets have been hit before year end to office parties and networking events, December can be an incredibly busy and tiring time no matter what industry you work in, leaving a lot of workers feeling burnt out. But once the dust settles and you’ve had time to decompress over a couple of days off, January can be the perfect time to start your job search so you’re poised and ready to go when hiring managers start looking for candidates for the year ahead.  TORONTO — The Ontario government is updating high school courses in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), including learning related to the skilled trades to ensure students have the cutting-edge digital literacy and modern technological skills to lead the global economic, scientific and societal innovations of tomorrow.
These changes to the Computer Studies and the Technological Education curriculum also support the government’s plan to align curriculum changes with the province’s economic needs and place an emphasis on critical life and job skills, needed in the fast-growing skilled trade
Highlights - According to university and college administrators, students transfer from university or college into apprenticeships because of perceived employment prospects and interest alignment; similarly, they said that students transfer from apprenticeships into colleges/universities because of perceived employment prospects: "With a changing economy, a diverse academic background might help students feel more protected" (Malette & Robson, 2022, 22). - Although administrators interviewed for this research said they commonly saw students switching programs for greater economic stability, the students in this study explained that they transferred programs based on interest alignments. - Students reported that lack of knowledge about a program or industry was challenging for their transition: "Steve suggested that if institutions had liaisons for each program, with industry knowledge, this would help facilitate the transfer process more effectively" (Ibid., 36).
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