POST SECONDARY PATHWAYS
If you are unsure about the admission requirements for a program, what should you do? List 2 options.
Talk to a counsellor, teacher, call the admission advising team from the university, check the university website
Name two factors besides interest that are important when choosing a career.
what is - work life balance, environment, pay, passions, giving back to others
Name one skill you can gain from volunteering.
organization, communication etc
What is a budget?
financial plan using your income and spending/expenses
What is a prerequisite?
requirement you must complete before entering a program
What is a pre-requisite for post-secondary?
What is good grades, volunteering/work experience, references
Why is work-life balance important to consider when choosing a career?
Because it affects mental health, happiness, and long-term sustainability in a career
How can volunteering help with future job or school applications?
It shows responsibility, builds skills, and demonstrates commitment beyond grades
What is the difference between a need and a want?
Needs are essentials (rent, food); wants are extras (entertainment, shopping)
What does tuition mean?
The cost of attending school or a program
What is an apprenticeship, and who is it best suited for?
What is students pursuing trades
Why is it risky to choose a career based only on salary?
High-paying jobs may have stress, long hours, or demands that make them unsustainable or unhappy
Why do employers and schools value experience as much as grades?
Because experience shows real-world skills, reliability, and readiness beyond academic performance
What is a student loan?
Money borrowed to help pay for school that must be paid back later
What is a credential?
A certificate, diploma, or degree earned after completing a program
True or False: You must know your exact career before starting post-secondary.
False - you can explore your studies and make connections as you learn
Why is it important to think about your values (what matters to you) when choosing a career?
Because your values affect your happiness, motivation, and whether a career fits your lifestyle and beliefs.
Explain how volunteering can help someone develop transferable skills that apply to many careers, even if the volunteer role is unrelated to their future job.
Volunteering builds transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, time management, and responsibility, which are useful across many careers regardless of the specific role.
Why is it important to understand how student loans must be paid back?
Because loans must be repaid with interest and affect future finances
Who can students connect with in post-secondary to learn about jobs related to their program?
Professors, advisors, career centres, or industry mentors
What are the grade 12 and grade 11 class requirements for bachelor of science in biology?
Grade 12
Grade 11
How can talking to people already working in a career help you make a better career decision?
They can give real-life insight into the job, including daily tasks, challenges, work environment, and expectations.
Job shadowing, Internships, School leadership roles (clubs, student council, Sports teams or coaching, Taking care of family members (childcare, elder care), Personal projects (small business, creative work, online projects)
Name two ways students can reduce financial stress during post-secondary.
Budgeting, scholarships/bursaries, working part-time, choosing affordable housing, limiting debt (any two)
Why is it okay for career plans to change over time?
Because interests, opportunities, and goals change over time