Career Technical CentreCareer Technical Centre

2010-2011Information Session

2010-2011Information Session

AgendaAgenda Introductions and Purpose

Rick McDonough, CTC Coordinator VIU Overview of Programs & Expectations Important CTC Information

Program Start & End Dates Program Costs Graduation & Prom Graduation Transition Standards (GTS) Scholarships/Bursaries Student Transition Plan

Options for Graduation Requirements (LAH)

Apprenticeship & Student Success

Introductions and Purpose Rick McDonough, CTC Coordinator

VIU Overview of Programs & Expectations Important CTC Information

Program Start & End Dates Program Costs Graduation & Prom Graduation Transition Standards (GTS) Scholarships/Bursaries Student Transition Plan

Options for Graduation Requirements (LAH)

Apprenticeship & Student Success

Skilled Worker needs in BC Today

Skilled Worker needs in BC Today

Current State of B.C.’s Economy

• 8% unemployment rate• May have strongest job

growth in Canada - 1 million job openings in next 10 years

• Shortage of skilled workers in some sectors

• Just 650,000 students in the K-12 system

• Aging workforce

Aging Workforce creates opportunities

Aging Workforce creates opportunities

Where are the jobs?Where are the jobs?

Educational RequirementsEducational Requirements

Overview of Programs & Expectations

Overview of Programs & Expectations

Fred MacDonald…..

Dean, Trades & Applied Technology

Fred MacDonald…..

Dean, Trades & Applied Technology

In partnership with SD68

CTC Programs Available

Foundations Trades Training• Automotive Service Tech (10 months)• Baker (10 months)• Carpentry (8 months)• Culinary Arts (12 months)• Electrician (6 months)• Hairdressing (10 months)• Heavy Duty Mechanic (10 months)• Power Sport & Inboard/Outboard Tech (8 months)• Welding (7 months)

Certificates• Applied Business Technology (10 months)• Health Care Assistant (5 months)• Horticulture Technician (12 months)• Information Technology & Applied Systems (9 months)

CTC InformationCTC Information

CTC Frequently Asked Questions…Options for Graduation

Requirements (Learn@Home)Secondary School Apprenticeships

CTC Frequently Asked Questions…Options for Graduation

Requirements (Learn@Home)Secondary School Apprenticeships

Approximate Start & End Dates

Approximate Start & End Dates

Applied Business TechnologySeptember 8-July 1

Automotive Service Tech

September 7-June 24

Baking

August 30 – June 17

Carpentry

September 7 – April 15

January 4 – July 29

Culinary Arts

August 16 start

February 7 start

Health Care Assistant

February – June

Horticulture

January - December

ElectricianSeptember 7 – March 4January 4 – June 17

HairdressingSeptember 7-June 24January 10 – October 28

Heavy Duty Mechanic

September 7-June 24

Information Systems & Applied Technology

September 7 – June

Power Sport & Inboard/Outboard Tech

October 18 – June 24

Welding

September 7 – April 1

February 1 – August 13

Program CostsProgram Costs

Tuition for all programs is fully covered by School District 68 (tuition is approx. $380/month)

As a CTC/VIU student, you are responsible for paying:

* Student and Activity Fees (approx. $30/month)

* Books & Supplies (varies by program)

* Miscellaneous Materials/Program fees

* $130 registration Fee (Payable to School District 68)

Student LoansStudent Loans

Unfortunately, as a high school student, you are not eligible for student loans

But you are getting your full tuition paid

Important Note:

You can make a savings goal by going to the VIU website www.viu.ca, looking up your program, and adding up the costs (but don’t include tuition) Example: Culinaryartsfees

Other FAQ’sOther FAQ’sGraduation & PromGraduation Transition Standards

(GTS)Scholarships/BursariesStudent Transition Plan: Patrick

Young***Complete & Submit Tonight***

Graduation & PromGraduation Transition Standards

(GTS)Scholarships/BursariesStudent Transition Plan: Patrick

Young***Complete & Submit Tonight***

Explanation of Graduation Credits

Grand Total:

80 Credits

F. Arts/App. Skill 10/11/12

Planning 10

PE 10

Social Studies 11

Social Studies 10

Science 11

Science 10

Math 11

Math 10

Lang. Arts 12

Lang. Arts 11

Lang. Arts 10

Foundation

Courses

48 Credits

Other:

Other:

Other:

Other:

Grade 12:

Grade 12:

Grade 12:

Elective

Courses

28 Credits

Grad Transitions

Other

4 CreditsPSIL A

PSIL D

PSIL C

PSIL B

PSIL E

PSIL F

Other FAQ’sOther FAQ’sGraduation & PromGraduation Transition Standards

(GTS)Scholarships/BursariesStudent Transition Plan Patrick Young

***Complete & Submit Tonight***Options for Graduation

Requirements - - Learn@HomeSecondary School Apprenticeships

Graduation & PromGraduation Transition Standards

(GTS)Scholarships/BursariesStudent Transition Plan Patrick Young

***Complete & Submit Tonight***Options for Graduation

Requirements - - Learn@HomeSecondary School Apprenticeships

Secondary School Apprenticeship

Secondary School Apprenticeship

Must have Employer sponsor Register with Industrial Training

Authority (ITA) One course (4 credits) for each 120

work-based hours reported in a trade Four courses (11A, 11B, 12A, 12B) Short written assignments $1000 scholarship if still working in the

trade 5 months after grad or 1100 hours reported

Need min. C+ average in grade 12 courses

Must have Employer sponsor Register with Industrial Training

Authority (ITA) One course (4 credits) for each 120

work-based hours reported in a trade Four courses (11A, 11B, 12A, 12B) Short written assignments $1000 scholarship if still working in the

trade 5 months after grad or 1100 hours reported

Need min. C+ average in grade 12 courses

Success!Success!

Final RemindersFinal Reminders

Sign and submit the corrected Student Transition Plan and Cap/Gown size form before leaving

If you are on a waitlist, plan for a full course load at your home school in case you don’t get in

If you have tentative acceptance, make a final decision based on the letter. Pay the $130 registration fee to Debbie by June 1

Please get in touch if you have questions

Sign and submit the corrected Student Transition Plan and Cap/Gown size form before leaving

If you are on a waitlist, plan for a full course load at your home school in case you don’t get in

If you have tentative acceptance, make a final decision based on the letter. Pay the $130 registration fee to Debbie by June 1

Please get in touch if you have questions

Questions…Questions…