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 have until September 18th, 2023 11:59 p.m. 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 mises en candidature doivent être soumises en ligne d’ici le 18 septembre 2023 à 23h59.

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The Elmer Huff Award for Guidance and Career Education Resources

This award is presented in recognition of outstanding contribution to the career development of young people through the creation, development and delivery of high quality Guidance and Career Education Resources.

Thursday, February 9, 11 am - 12 pm

Join us for a one-hour virtual session to hear updates on admissions and have your questions answered. As well, learn about our Careers, Co-Op and Student Success team who support students throughout their first year at TMU and beyond.

Grade 10 students thinking about university are invited (along with their supporters) to an information
session on admission requirements, financing their education, and advice on how to get started
preparing for university. Join us online or on campus.

Thursday, February 23, 2023
6:30 to 8 p.m.
University of Waterloo Humanities Theatre & Virtual livestream
An information fair (in-person only): 5:30 to 6:30 & 8 to 8:30 p.m.

About the Organization 
The ERA is an ISO Certified (9001:2015 and 14001:2015), Non-Profit who has been helping companies effectively manage their retiring electronic/IT equipment in a responsible manner since 2004.

We collect all kinds of equipment (computers, laptops, printers, telephones, etc.) Then we refurbish it and donate to various charities and non-profit organizations. 

 Goals of Scholarship 

 ERA Scholarship program was created to give high-school and college age students an opportunity to get involved, raise awareness on this issue and get a chance to receive a financial reward.
Learn more here!

The Student Awards Nominations are here! Please nominate a deserving student today within five Post Graduate Pathways;

• Apprenticeship,
• College,
• Community Living,
• University,
• Workplace. 

Details can be found on the nomination form/link. 

The link is live on the OSCA website. You can access the nomination form through it. The nominations will close on May 5, 2023.  Nominate a student today!

Next session: April 3rd to June 2nd, 2023

Registration: Now open!

• Taught virtually by a current Ontario Guidance Counsellor.
• Participants sign up for Part 1 or Part 2 or the Specialist.

For further information, please visit www.osca.ca and go to the AQ section at the top of the main webpage.

Cost: $650
No textbook

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.

Registration closes March 27th or sooner when session capacity is reached.

Apply early to avoid disappointment!

> Summer Session will be July 3rd to July 31st with registration opening up later in the spring <

 

February 22 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Job seekers in the Muskoka area come check out the job fair on February 22, 2023.

Held at the Rotary Club of Bracebridge, 131 Wellington Street, Bracebridge, ON.

Drop by, network with employers, meet the Apprenticeship Team and discover how to turn a landscape horticulture job into a career.

There is still limited space available for employers to participate.

In collaboration with the newcomer working group, School Mental Health Ontario is pleased to offer a webinar designed to provide some foundational knowledge and resources about how to effectively support the mental health and well-being of newcomer students. The webinar will also feature a spoken word artist and panel of individuals currently working with newcomer students/families in both community and school settings. The webinar will be presented in English, but French Language slides and bilingual support for questions will be provided.

Eligible participants (Student Support Staff (e.g., CYCs), Guidance Educators, ELL/ESL Educators, Youth Settlement Workers) may register using the following link. Please do not distribute the registration link widely as the webinar has a limited capacity and is only intended for eligible participants working in Ontario school boards.

February 23rd – 1-3:30pm

Due to the length and time of the webinar, we understand that educators may not be able to attend the entire webinar. Please feel free to join whenever you are able. The panel will likely be taking place during the latter half. The first half of the webinar will feature the majority of the content.

Register here!

Register Here!

I am humbled and excited to serve as the Vice President of the Communications committee! I was previously a member of the amazing PD committee as a Director. I am still fairly new to the board and hope to learn and grow alongside you this year! Currently, I am the Head of Guidance as well as the English/Humanities Department Head at a private school in Markham, Ontario (York region). In my beginning years as a guidance counsellor in a private school, I wore many hats but often felt like I was alone on an island, so I was happy to find, join, and now, serve the OSCA/ACOSO community. I hope to bridge understandings and be a resource for others who may feel the same way!

My educational background was in developmental psychology, and my graduate work was in equity in education around transformative resistance, critical literacy, and culturally relevant pedagogy. I originally hail from sunny Los Angeles, California and have worked in a wide range of schools, both private and public, in diverse communities here in North America and abroad. I moved to the land of never ceasing snow around six years ago, when I married my Torontonian partner, Peter, and have come to call Toronto home. Pleased to make your acquaintance!