OSCA/ACOSO 2023 Fall Conference - October 16
Delegate Registration OPEN UNTIL OCTOBER 10!
CONFERENCE PRICE REMAINS AT $299 - REGISTRATION CLOSES OCTOBER 10

Visit our website to register without delay!

2023 OSCA Fall Conference - OSCA - Ontario School Counsellors Association

Explore funding opportunities to attend:

Check with you Board of Education, union affiliate, Central Student Success Department, Central Guidance Department, Central OYAP/Dual Credit/SHSM Department for ways to fund your attendance and this much anticipated event. We have over 50 sponsors and exhibitors and 1/3 of our workshops are SKILLED TRADES related!

MEET OUR KEYNOTES

Dr. James Makokis and Anthony Johnson

"The Amazing Couple"

Room booking link:  https://book.passkey.com/go/OSCAOct2023

 

Don''t forget to do this step to PICK YOUR WORKSHOPS before they fill! 

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https://oscaacoso2023conference.sched.com
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Use SCHED to:

• View the conference schedule
• View your custom schedule
• Evaluate workshops and other daily events
• Chat with fellow attendees (your profile must be public for this)
• Access venue maps for workshop locations
• Communicate with presenters, sponsors and exhibitors.

Check out our AMAZING workshops! 

Register for these asap in SCHED to guarantee your spot.

Session A

A-1 Supporting Emotion Regulation with Mindfulness in the Guidance Office
A-2 Manufacturing: Careers with Potential
A-3 Building a Toolkit to Help Your Students Develop Financial Capability
A-4 How to Handle our Hardest Students
A-5 Métis Nation of Ontario Educational Supports and Programs
A-6 Engaging and Supporting Underrepresented Students in the Scholarship Process
A-7 Dual Credits: An Effective Transition Strategy
A-8 Preparer les eleves aux carrieres de demain
A-9 Sponsor/Exhibitor Showcase

Session B

B-1 Découvrir la réalité virtuelle en salle de classe
B-2 Ontario Learn and Stay Grant
B-3 What''s New from OCAS
B-4 Preparing Students for the Careers of Tomorrow
B-5 Be the Hero of Your Story
B-6 Humour, Resilience & Change
B-7 An Indigenous Lens on Guidance Education
B-8 A "Resourceful" Approach to Promoting Apprenticeships
B-9 Sponsor/Exhibitor Showcase

Session C

C-1 Levelling up with Ontario Colleges
C-2 Supporting Students with Informed Pathway Planning
C-3 This is the Job - a DE&I Youth Initiative
C-4 Preparing for Postsecondary: Funding Opportunities for the Next Chapter
C-5 Fostering Student Mental Health and Engagement
C-6 Making the Invisible Visible: Supporting Students with Invisible Disabilities
C-7 Prolonged Exploration: The Benefits of Delayed Career Specialization
C-8 Le CAVFLO en 2023-2024
C-9 Sponsor/Exhibitor Showcase

Friday, October 6, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Join us for a day of in-person professional development and networking. Hear from our Registrar, and TMU Deans from each of our six undergraduate faculties. Connect with Student Recruitment and the TMU community to learn about what's new at our university. Breakfast and lunch will be included in this event.

Agenda
9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Registration and Networking Breakfast
10:20 - 10:50 a.m. Keynote Presentation: Robyn Parr, University Registrar
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Dean Discussion
12 - 12:15 p.m. Faculty of Arts Feature: Geographic Analysis
12:15 - 1:15 p.m. Networking Lunch
1:30 - 3 p.m. Experiential Activity: Engineering

Ontario Universities’ Fair (OUF)
The OUF is coming up. Make sure your students attend!

The OUF gathers Ontario’s universities in one place. It's a once-a-year, free event, where attendees can talk directly with university representatives.

The OUF takes place October 21-22, 2023, from 10 am to 5 pm, daily, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in the South Building. Admission is free.
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Foire des universités de l’Ontario (FUO)
La Foire des universités de l’Ontario (FUO) arrive à grands pas. Assurez-vous que vos élèves y seront!

La FUO réunit les universités de l’Ontario en 1 seul endroit. Il s’agit d’un événement annuel gratuit qui permet aux participantes et participants de s’entretenir directement avec des représentantes et représentants des universités.

La FUO aura lieu les 21 et 22 octobre 2023, à l’Édifice Sud du Palais des congrès du Toronto métropolitain, de 10 h à 17 h. L’entrée est libre.

We are offering 36 Loran Awards to graduating high school students entering university next fall who demonstrate strength of character, a commitment to service, and leadership potential. Last year, nine Ontario students were named 2023 Loran Scholars. 

The only award of its kind in Canada, the Loran Award (www.loranscholar.ca) is valued at more than $100,000 over four years of university undergraduate studies, including:

• an annual stipend;
• matching tuition waiver;
• mentorship;
• funding for summer work experiences;
• participation in an extensive network of past and present Loran Scholars.

There are many opportunities for young people to succeed in our selection process, including the granting of up to $400,000 in additional awards to 124 candidates. 

The students this program seeks may not see anything special about what they are doing, they just do what needs to be done. You play a critical role by encouraging them to apply and connecting these students with a community that will continue to encourage them to realize their full potential, for their benefit and the benefit of our collective future. A vote of confidence from a school counsellor can propel a student to do great things. 

Applications open after Labour Day and are due October 11, 2023, before 8pm ET. For the most up to date information and how to apply, visit www.loranscholar.ca.

To promote career development and make the latest practices and research more accessible, CERIC has now introduced a submission form that allows you to submit your proposal to host a series of webinars. By taking the lead, you’ll not only shape the conversation but also gain exposure within the field.

Our straightforward form and comprehensive guidelines ensure a seamless submission process. Spaces for our 2024/2025 calendar will be limited, so don't wait – join us in our mission to make career development knowledge and guidance accessible to all.

We gathered key information to help you prepare your webinar proposal:
- Submission criteria
- Areas of interest
- CERIC’s audience

Construction Training and Apprenticeship Ontario is a project, funded by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) Skills Development Fund, dedicated to supporting individuals who want to pursue apprenticeship opportunities in Ontario's unionized construction skilled trades. CTAO aims to bridge the gap between aspiring tradespeople and their goals by providing comprehensive resources.

CTAO offers a wide range of information for over 30 distinct construction skilled trades, ensuring that the career explorer has access to relevant and accurate information.

In collaboration with SkillPlan, CTAO provides access to a self-guided learning platform called "Build Your Skills." Individuals can build on existing skills and knowledge in preparation for their apprenticeship journey. By offering these resources, CTAO assists in building apprentice success with trade-contextualized math and science that supports learning done on the job and in the classroom.

In February 2023, CTAO launched the "Apprenticeship Navigator." This tool streamlines the process of applying to trade unions, simplifying what can often be a complex and daunting procedure. By hosting the application process, CTAO provides apprenticeship seekers with direct access to trade unions in one place.

CTAO serves as a holistic and convenient resource hub, embodying its goal of being a one-stop shop for all things related to the skilled trades. It empowers individuals to explore their interests, acquire necessary skills, and successfully navigate the journey toward joining trade unions in Ontario. Through its dedication and commitment, CTAO plays a vital role in sustaining and advancing the construction industry's workforce in the province.

Join us at Level Up! — Ontario’s very own provincial skilled trades fairs offered by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development

Students from grades 7-12 will be attending these two-day events looking for opportunities. We are asking members of the landscape and horticulture industry to join us for this exciting opportunity to promote the many career opportunities within the profession that can make an impact on our changing environment.

Landscape Ontario will be participating in six (6) trades fairs across the province and we are inviting 1-2 employers to join us at our booth to talk face-to-face and answer questions about the industry, what employers expect, future career prospects and more.

If you would like to participate in an event in your area, please sign up via the button below

Many conversations I have with young adults start with a statement like this: "I am stuck. I have no idea what I am passionate about. What if I make the wrong career choice and I am not passionate about the work?"

What I increasingly see among young adults is decision paralysis – or what I have started to call Passion Paralysis. This paralysis stems from the fear and trepidation that many young adults experience in trying to narr

OSCA subscriptions will expire on Sept 30. Please take the time to renew now. As a reminder, subscriptions need to be renewed in order to take advantage of the member rate for the conference. Renewals need to be completed before registering for the conference.

Please login to your OSCA account to renew. Encourage your new colleagues to start a subscription. Simply go to www.osca.ca to login and renew.

As part of the OSCA subscription, you have the opportunity to attend the fall conference at a member rate, gain access to webinars throughout the year on topics related to guidance and career education, receive the weekly OSCA News to keep up to date with guidance/career topics, and receive the tri annual OSCA Today, the professional magazine of the association.

Susi Dupuis - President

Welcome back to a fresh start and a new school year! With summer holidays coming to an end, setting up for routines is top priority. Time to encourage and inspire; provide new and bright beginnings to school life; and motivate students to stay in tune for and excited about unforgettable moments throughout the year.  

As a new school year begins, there can be a mix of emotions for all. From excitement to nervousness, we as counsellors can understand the importance of creating a positive and supportive environment for both staff and students. Dedication and hard work is both admired and recognized in educating and guiding students who come before you each and every day. Your OSCA/ACOSO colleagues are readily available to share experiences, strategies and success stories to help build collaboration with staff within your schools.

Renewing your OSCA subscription will continue to provide access to weekly "OSCA News" briefs and seasonal "OSCA Today" magazines filled with opportunities, supports and events; will enable access to the Members' Lounge for additional and useful resources for yourself and those you work with; will invite your participation in regular virtual webinars that have become extremely popular over the past couple of years; and will provide you with a direct link for registering for this year's in-person conference! Encourage newcomers to the guidance world to become members, so they can take advantage of all that the Ontario School Counsellors' Association offers.

Your OSCA Board of Directors is looking forward to an exciting Conference, "Come Back to Get Ahead," happening in just over a month! Preparations are being finalized for October 16. Continue to watch for publications and news on a regular basis and be sure to consider your colleagues in nominating those for recognition who are passionate and contribute that extra degree to the world of guidance and careers education! 

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Bonne rentrée scolaire, l''occasion de prendre un nouveau départ! Alors que les vacances d''été touchent à leur fin, l''élaboration de routines est une priorité absolue. Il est temps d''encourager et d''inspirer; d''offrir un nouveau début radieux à la vie scolaire; et de motiver les élèves de rester à l''écoute et d''avoir hâte aux moments inoubliables qui auront lieu tout au long de l''année.

Le début d''une nouvelle année scolaire peut susciter une gamme d''émotions pour tous. De l''enthousiasme à la nervosité, nous, en tant que conseillers, comprenons l''importance de créer un environnement positif et favorable pour le personnel et les élèves. En ce qui concerne l''éducation et l''encadrement des élèves qui se présentent devant vous à tous les jours, le dévouement et le travail acharné sont à la fois admirés et reconnus. Vos collègues de l''OSCA/ACOSO sont facilement accessibles pour partager leurs expériences, leurs stratégies et leurs réussites afin d''aider à établir une collaboration avec le personnel au sein de vos écoles.

Le renouvellement de votre abonnement à l''OSCA/ACOSO continuera de vous donner accès aux bulletins d''informations hebdomadaires OSCA News et aux magazines saisonniers OSCA Today qui sont tous les deux remplis d''opportunités, de soutiens et d''événements. L''abonnement vous permettra aussi d''accéder au salon des membres pour des ressources supplémentaires utiles pour vous et vos collègues; vous invitera à participer à des webinaires virtuels réguliers qui sont devenus extrêmement populaires au cours des dernières années; et vous fournira un lien direct pour vous inscrire à la conférence de cette année qui aura lieu en présentiel! Encouragez les débutants dans le domaine de l''orientation à devenir membres afin qu''ils puissent profiter de tout ce que l''Association des conseillers scolaires de l''Ontario puisse offrir.

Votre conseil d''administration de l''OSCA/ACOSO a hâte de vous présenter une conférence prometteuse ? Revenir pour avancer ? qui aura lieu dans un peu plus d''un mois! Nous finalisons les préparatifs pour le 16 octobre. Restez attentifs aux publications et aux actualités de façon régulière et assurez-vous de considérer vos collègues lors de la nomination de personnes passionnées qui apportent une touche spéciale au monde de l''orientation et de la formation au cheminement de carrière.