Name that Career
High School Pathways
College
University
Grade 8
100

I work with wires and circuits and trained through an apprenticeship.

What is an electrician?

100

These courses start in grade 10 and focus more on theory.  

What are academic courses

100

This credential usually takes 1–2 years to complete and prepares you for entry-level work in a skilled profession.

What is a diploma or certificate?

100

This is the average cost of tuition for a full-time undergraduate university program in Ontario per year.

What is $7000 to $9000 per year?

100

This is one way Grade 8 students can take on more responsibility at school.

What is join a club, leadership or sports team? What is get involved.
200

I use CAD software to build models and went to college.

What is engineering Technician?

200

A high school course that is often required for science or business programs in university

What is grade 11 and/or 12 academic math

200

This Ontario college program helps high school students start an apprenticeship while earning credits.

What is the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)?

200

If you fail a course in university, you might need to do this to graduate.

What is retake the course?

200

These are two skills you’ll need to stay on top of assignments and manage your time in Grade 8.

What is organization and time management?

300

I take care of animals, assist with surgeries, and studied at college

What is veterinary technician?

300

Three compulsory courses needed to earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD

What are English, Math and Science

300

This is the minimum number of high school credits you usually need to apply to a college program in Ontario.

What is 30 credits (OSSD)?

300

This is the typical Grade 12 average required to apply to competitive university programs like engineering or health sciences.

What is 85% or higher?

300

This is the final Grade 8 event that celebrates completing elementary school.

What is graduation?

400

I plan and manage money, investments, and financial portfolios for people or businesses.

What is a financial advisor?

400

You need this many total credits to graduate with an OSSD in Ontario

What are 30 credits?

400

This is the average cost of a full-time college program in Ontario for one year (domestic student).

What is $2,500 to $4000 per student living in Canada?

400

This is the type of high school course needed for most university programs in Ontario?

What are academic courses and at least five grade 12 U courses?

400

This is a way you can explore career interests before high school starts.

What is myblueprint?

500

I use data to help companies make decisions about marketing and sales. I studied business and statistics at university.

What is a data analyst or statistician?

500

Students must complete 40 hours of this in order to graduate.

What are volunteer hours?

500

This college in London, Ontario, is known for its programs in health care, business, skilled trades, and media arts.

What is Fanshawe College?

500

This Ontario university, located in London, is known for its programs in health sciences, business, and law.

What is Western University?

500

This is something Grade 8s might take part in to learn about high school options and programs.

What is a high school visit or high school open house?