Career Technical Centre 2010-2011 Information Session Career Technical Centre
Agenda 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 Career Technical Centre
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
Where are the jobs?
Educational Requirements
Overview of Programs & Expectations 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 Information CTC Frequently Asked Questions… Options for Graduation Requirements (Learn@Home) Secondary School Apprenticeships Career Technical Centre
Approximate Start & End Dates Applied Business Technology September 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 Electrician September 7 – March 4 January 4 – June 17 Hairdressing September 7-June 24 January 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 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 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’s Graduation & Prom Graduation Transition Standards (GTS) Scholarships/Bursaries Student Transition Plan: Patrick Young ***Complete & Submit Tonight*** Career Technical Centre
Explanation of Graduation Credits PSIL A PSIL D PSIL C PSIL B PSIL E PSIL F 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 Credits
Other FAQ’s Graduation & Prom Graduation Transition Standards (GTS) Scholarships/Bursaries Student Transition Plan  Patrick Young ***Complete & Submit Tonight*** Options for Graduation Requirements - - Learn@Home Secondary School Apprenticeships Career Technical Centre
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
Success!
Final 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 Career Technical Centre
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CTC information evening 2nd version

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    Career Technical Centre2010-2011 Information Session Career Technical Centre
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    Agenda Introductions andPurpose 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 Career Technical Centre
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    Skilled Worker needsin 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
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    Overview of Programs& Expectations Fred MacDonald … .. Dean, Trades & Applied Technology In partnership with SD68
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    CTC Programs AvailableFoundations 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)
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    CTC Information CTCFrequently Asked Questions… Options for Graduation Requirements (Learn@Home) Secondary School Apprenticeships Career Technical Centre
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    Approximate Start &End Dates Applied Business Technology September 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 Electrician September 7 – March 4 January 4 – June 17 Hairdressing September 7-June 24 January 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
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    Program Costs Tuitionfor 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)
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    Student 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
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    Other FAQ’s Graduation& Prom Graduation Transition Standards (GTS) Scholarships/Bursaries Student Transition Plan: Patrick Young ***Complete & Submit Tonight*** Career Technical Centre
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    Explanation of GraduationCredits PSIL A PSIL D PSIL C PSIL B PSIL E PSIL F 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 Credits
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    Other FAQ’s Graduation& Prom Graduation Transition Standards (GTS) Scholarships/Bursaries Student Transition Plan Patrick Young ***Complete & Submit Tonight*** Options for Graduation Requirements - - Learn@Home Secondary School Apprenticeships Career Technical Centre
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    Secondary School ApprenticeshipMust 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
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    Final Reminders Signand 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 Career Technical Centre
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