OSCA is pleased to announce that our Call for Workshop Proposals is now open for our Fall 2023 Conference! This is an excellent opportunity to share best practices and programs with your colleagues. We encourage Guidance Counsellors and Careers teachers to apply. See the link below for topic ideas, more information and the application - DUE: April 30.
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L’OSCA/ACOSO est heureux d’annoncer que nous acceptons maintenant les propositions d’ateliers pour la conférence annuelle d’automne 2023! Ceci est une excellente occasion de partager vos pratiques exemplaires et vos programmes avec vos collègues. Nous encourageons les conseillers en orientation et les enseignants de la formation au cheminement de carrière à soumettre une proposition. Voir le lien ci-dessous pour des idées de sujets, plus d’information et le formulaire – À REMETTRE : le 30 avril.

Canadian Association for Play Therapy (CAPT)
Foundation Play Therapy Training Days

Live On-line Instructor Lead
Full Days of Individual Training 2023

May 8 – 19, 2023 (Monday to Friday)
June 12 – 23, 2023 (Monday to Friday)
August 7 – 18, 2023 (Monday to Friday)

We offer 23 different courses over the six (6) weeks.
See which one(s) are the ones for you.

Weekdays: 9:00 to 4:00 eastern time

Registration fee:
CAPT Members: $190 per day plus provincial taxes
Non-members: $220 per day plus provincial tax
Register for one day or more

For Details on Dates, Registration, Training Outlines and Learning
Outcomes go to:
https://canadianplaytherapy.com/training/foundation-play-therapy-training/
Any Questions contact: kip@capttraining.com

Attention students and educators: applications and nominations are now open online until June 30 for over $60,000 in scholarships available to Ontario students enrolled in landscape or horticulture programs.

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JOIN US ON

MAY 4TH AT 7-9 P.M.

Are you in your last year of high school and unsure of your next steps after graduation? Are you interested in developing new life skills, building your confidence, gaining work experience, and traveling the world?

Join us on Thursday, May 4th from 7-9 p.m. ET to learn how you (or your child) could benefit from a structured and purposeful gap year with Discover Year!

Here's what you can expect from our Spring Open House:

• Learn about the structure of a Discover Year and its benefits for students
• Hear from some of our current students, graduates, and their parents
• Ask questions in a welcoming and understanding environment
• Meet other students and parents who are feeling the same way you are

Join our event from one of three locations!

We are excited to be hosting our Spring Open House simultaneously in three locations:

• In person in Ottawa (Hintonburg Community Centre, 1064 Wellington St. West, Ottawa, Ontario)
• In person in Toronto (Centre for Social Innovation, 192 Spadina Ave., Toronto, Ontario)
• Online via Zoom (Zoom details will be provided after registration)

REGISTER NOW

The Ontario College Dialogues provide an opportunity for Guidance Counselors to meet representatives from Ontario’s Colleges and get information on degree, diploma, certificate and apprenticeship programs, admissions, financial aid, graduate success, new facilities and more!

This year, four colleges will be hosting the events:

Cambrian College for the Northern Region (April 27)
Durham College for the Eastern Region (May 4)
George Brown College for the Central Region (May 5)

Join us on campus for a hot breakfast, hear updates on admissions and what's new at Waterloo, and learn how you and your students can connect with us. Stick around for the afternoon to participate in some optional activities in our Warrior Athletics Recreation spaces including de-stress yoga, rock climbing, and esports.

Tuesday, May 2, 2023
9 to 11:30 a.m. (optional afternoon activities to follow)
University of Waterloo Student Life Centre (SLC)

Friday, May 5, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Join us for a day of in-person professional development, networking and exploring our campus! Connect with Student Recruitment, faculty and current students to learn about what's new across our campus. 

Programming will include learning about our Hospitality and Tourism Management program and a catered dining experience at The Met Dining Room, as well as a hands-on opportunity to learn about opportunities in our Environment and Urban Sustainability and Geographic Analysis programs and a look inside our residence buildings.

Register today!

Ontario''s universities are excited to host a collection of in-person and virtual events in fall 2023, where students can speak directly with university and student representatives.

These events are free and anyone may attend. Please make a note of the following events and dates and consider posting them on your school website. 

Ontario Universities'' Fair (OUF)
October 21-22, 2023, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building

The OUF is one of the largest educational fairs in North America. This event allows you to gather information and chat with representatives from Ontario's universities one-on-one.

Note: There are no university presentations at OUF 2023. If students are looking for a similar experience, we encourage them to attend the virtual Information Sessions.

Ontario Universities'' Regional Fairs 

Northwestern Ontario: September 25 – 29 
Northeastern Ontario: October 2 – 6 
Ottawa and Eastern Regions: October 30 – November 3 
Southwestern Ontario: November 6 – 10 
Central Eastern Ontario: November 13 – 17 

Individual event dates and locations are TBD. 

Ontario's university representatives are coming to a city near you as they travel across the province for this year's Regional Fairs. These events are fair style and offer an opportunity to speak directly with university representatives.

Virtual Information Sessions 

September 26 
November 22 

Event times TBD.

Each virtual event gives students the opportunity to learn about the universities of their choice and ask questions.

Note: The Aboriginal Post-Secondary Information Program (APSIP) will participate in the OUF and Information Sessions, offering students the opportunity to connect with Indigenous recruiters and explore their opportunities. 

Visit our website to find out more about these events. 

P.S. The Ontario Universities' Guidance Dialogues spring event is coming up on Wednesday, April 19, from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Registration is required. Please be advised that this event is for guidance counsellors only. Visit the Guidance website for more information and to register. 

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Les universités de l'Ontario sont très heureuses de présenter une collection d'événements virtuels et sur place à l'automne 2023, où les élèves peuvent échanger directement avec des représentantes et représentants des universités et des étudiantes et étudiants.

Ces événements sont gratuits et tout le monde peut s'y joindre. Veuillez prendre note de ces événements et de leurs dates. Vous pourriez également les afficher dans le site Web de votre établissement. 

Foire des universités de l'Ontario (FUO)
21-22 octobre 2023, de 10 h à 17 h, tous les jours
Palais des congrès du Toronto métropolitain, Édifice Sud 

La FUO est l'une des plus grandes foires éducationnelles de l'Amérique du Nord. Cet événement vous permettez de recueillir des renseignements et discuter en personne avec des représentantes et représentants des universités de l'Ontario. 

Nota : La FUO de 2023 ne comprend pas de présentations universitaires. Pour vivre une expérience comparable, nous encourageons aux élèves à prendre part aux Séances d'information virtuelles.

Foires régionales des universités de l'Ontario 

Nord-Ouest de l'Ontario : 25 – 29 septembre 
Nord-Est de l'Ontario : 2 – 6 octobre 
Régions d'Ottawa et de l'Est : 30 octobre – 3 novembre 
Sud-Ouest de l'Ontario : 6 – 10 novembre 
Centre-Est de l'Ontario : 13 – 17 novembre 

Dates et lieux pour chaque événement à déterminer. 

Les représentantes et représentants des universités de l''Ontario arrivent dans une ville près de chez vous lorsqu'elles et ils se déplacent à la grandeur de la province pour les Foires régionales. Ces événements – de type « foire » – vous fournissent l'occasion de parler directement avec des représentantes et représentants des universités. 

Séances d'information virtuelles 

26 septembre 
22 novembre 

Horaires des événements à déterminer. 

Chaque événement offre aux étudiantes et aux étudiants l'occasion d'apprendre davantage sur les universités qui les intéressent et poser des questions. 

Nota : Le Programme d'information sur les études postsecondaires pour Autochtones (PIEPA) prendra part à la FUO et aux Séances d'information virtuelles; il permet aux élèves de nouer des liens avec des recruteuses et recruteurs autochtones et découvrir les opportunités qui s'offrent à elles et à eux. 

Prière de consulter notre site Web pour en savoir davantage au sujet de ces événements. 

P.S. L'événement du printemps des Dialogues entre les conseillers et les universités de l'Ontario aura bientôt lieu, soit le mercredi 19 avril, de 9 h à 12 h 30. L'inscription y est obligatoire. Veuillez noter que cet événement s'adresse uniquement aux conseillères et conseillers en orientation. 

Pour plus d'information et pour s'inscrire, prière de consulter le site Web pour conseillères et conseillers.

OSCA/ACOSO is pleased to announce our 2023 Fall Conference Keynote Speakers:

Dr. James Makokis and Anthony Johnson

The Amazing Two Spirit Couple is on a mission to raise awareness to create equal access for LGBTQ2S & Indigenous populations. Their ability to blend their personal experiences with high-level expertise creates new foundations of understanding for the acceptance of individuals while empowering individuals to give them tools and strategies for how they can be a part of the solution through allyship and unity. In 2019, Dr Makokis competed alongside his husband Anthony Johnson as "Team Ahkameyimok" on the Amazing Race Canada and won, becoming the first two-spirit, Indigenous, married couple in the world to do so.

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Save the Date! OSCA/ACOSO Webinar - Tuesday, May 9th @ 10:00 AM
Student Mental Health In Action - Resources for Guidance Educators

We are delighted to have Gail Lalonde, Resource Development, Learning and Training Services Consultant Lead from School Mental Health Ontario, with us to deliver this session! This webinar will explore SMHO's valuable resources for Guidance educators to aid in supporting the mental health and well-being of Ontario students. Included will be a focus on both mental health promotion materials in addition to strategies for noticing and supporting students who may be struggling with their mental health.

Since 2011, School Mental Health Ontario has worked alongside the Ministry of Education, English and French school districts and school authorities, and a number of provincial education and health organizations, to develop a systematic and comprehensive approach to school mental health. SMHO aims to enhance the quality and consistency of mental health promotion, prevention, and early intervention programming in Ontario schools. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your Mental Health and Well-Being toolkit!

Register Here!

Applications for the National Experience are now open for the July to December 2023 cohort! If you know someone between the ages of 17 and 25 who would like to volunteer, discover Canada and have an unforgettable group living experience, tell them about the National Experience!
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Les inscriptions pour l'Expérience nationale sont ouvertes pour la cohorte de juillet à décembre 2023! Si vous connaissez quelqu'un entre 17 et 25 ans qui aimerait faire du volontariat, découvrir le Canada et vivre une expérience inoubliable de groupe, parlez-leur de l'Expérience nationale!

With the school year coming to an end, it’s never been a more important time to have a plan. There are many exciting green careers in this profession, and one of the best paths forward is the Horticultural Technician Apprenticeship Program. Join us at 5 p.m. on May 9 for a virtual information session to learn more.

While the employment rate for adults with autism has increased, it still falls significantly below that of the general population. Stigma and lack of knowledge on the part of employers often lead them to overlook this largely untapped talent pool. Professionals working in career development can help move the needle by being more informed about autism, accommodations and resources available to employers as well as students and jobseekers on the autism spectrum.

Register Here!

If you haven't registered yet: you have less than a month to sign up for one or more of our spring webinar series! CERIC, along with our partners, are thrilled to give you the opportunity to train yourself to support neurodiverse clients, enhance your trauma-informed practice, or cultivate an inclusive approach. Check the coming webinars and register now!

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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 18, 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 Career/LifeSkills Resources Award for Excellence in Career Education

This award is presented in recognition of outstanding contribution to career development. This award is presented by Career/Lifeskills Resources (www.career-lifeskills.com).

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!