Post Secondary Pathways
Name one of the four main post secondary pathways in Ontario.
University, College, Apprenticeship, Workplace
What skills involves working well with others?
Teamwork
Money you earn is called________
Income
A sudden unexpected cost (like a broken phone or dentist bill) is called a __________
Emergency Expense
What does S is S.M.A.R.T stand for?
What is specific
This pathway is best for students who want hands on learning while earning money?
What is Apprenticeship?
This is the term for the things you're naturally good at (i.e building, writing, sports)
Money you spend is called________
Expenses
What is stress management?
Strategies/ways to cope with stress
A goal that you can finish within a few weeks or days is called a_____
Short Term Goal
A document needed when applying to most colleges or Universities.
What is a transcript?
Helps explore careers, see jobs in real life, make connections
A budget should always start with paying for these first.
Needs (food, housing, transportation)
Give one example of a healthy coping strategy
Exercise, journalling, talking to someone, deep breathing
Rewrite this goal as a SMART goal "I want to get better at math."
I will practice math for 20 minutes, 4 times per wee to raise my mark by 5% by the end of the term.
True or false: You must know your entire career plan before choosing a pathway.
False
What is a career pathway?
A series of jobs or experiences that lead toward a long term career
What is the difference between debit and credit?
Debit uses your own money; credit is borrowed money you must pay back
If a plan doesn't work out, what is one responsible next step?
Adjust the plan, ask for help, make a new strategy, problem solve
What is one benefit of setting goals?
Motivation, focus, responsibility, improvement
Give one example of a job that requires University, and one that requires college.
University: Teacher, Lawyer, Nurse, engineer
College: PSW, dental hygenist, paramedic, graphic designer
Give an example of a short term career goal and a long term career goal
Short Term: Finish resume, join a club
Long Term: become a paramedic, start a business etc
You earn $100 a month. Your expenses are $40. How much can you save?
$60
Describe a real life situation where someone has to change their financial plan quickly
Parent loses job, unexpected vet bill, rent increases
Identify the missing SMART component: "I will save $150 by June 30 by saveing $10 weekly."
Specific, measurable, attainable, Time bound