Apprenticeships
An apprenticeship is a paid job that provides a hands-on training program for people who want to work in a skilled trade and who enjoy learning by doing. It provides access to well-paying jobs that demand a high level of skills and judgement. E.g. Automotive Service Technician, Electrician, Baker, Tool and Die Maker. About 90% of apprenticeship training is workplace-based training, under the direction of experienced workers. Apprentices are workers, so you will be paid while you gain work experience, and your wages will increase with the level of your skills.
How can I prepare for a career in the skilled trades?
Go to apprenticesearch.com and skilledtrades.ca where you can research and investigate a variety of apprenticeship opportunities, find a good fit for you, keep track of your choices and provides information about application.
Ask your Co-op Department about the Co-op Co-operative Education options that are available in your school for grades 11/12, including the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP). If you are entering Grade 11 and are at least 16 years old, you can register for OYAP. OYAP will allow you to work towards a career in a skilled trade as a registered apprentice, and eventually a certified skilled worker or journeyperson, while you complete your Ontario Secondary School Diploma. See your Co-op Department for details.
See your Guidance counsellor.
Ontario Universities
Research
- Visit Ontario Universities Info (OUInfo)
- Find a post-secondary pathway that works best for you. Consider your marks, the school and campus, programs, location and parent approval
- Review university websites for info
- Plan to visit campus Open Houses - Ontario University Open House and other events
Applications
To apply to an Ontario University, students apply through the Ontario University Application Centre. Go to OUAC.
- OSSD marks are sent at 5 submission times
- Please review marks and credit count on OUAC/OCAS
- ELL students - MUST research Language Proficiency Requirements and sign up to write a language test ASAP; Bayview does not submit those results
- Earning credits outside Bayview:
- If you are taking a course offered through YRDSB (i.e. summer/night school; e-learning; International Languages) these will be automatically reported to OUAC/OCAS
- Any courses NOT offered through YRDSB such as RCM, non-YRDSB International Languages and courses through other school boards, please bring an official transcript/report card to Ms. Chen (Guidance Secretary)
- Private School & non-YRDSB – private schools and other non-YRDSB schools must report the course on OUAC/OCAS and MUST submit the mark to OUAC/OCAS. Bayview will NOT submit the mark. After the course is completed,
the other schools must mail the report card in a sealed envelope. - Schools such as McGill and UBC will pull your marks from OUAC. They will ask for your OUAC application number in your application to their school.
Ontario Colleges
Ontario Colleges Open Houses and other events
Ontario colleges use one site for both information on schools, programs and to apply: www.ontariocolleges.ca.
- Late September: Online Application Opens.
- You may create an account and begin your application.
- November 1, 2024: Earliest Offer Date
- This is the earliest date that colleges may begin to send offers of admission to programs. Offers will continue to be issued until programs are filled or wait-lists are established.
- February 1, 2025: Equal Consideration Date
- Apply on or before this date in order to receive equal consideration for admission to programs starting the following fall. After this date, colleges consider applicants on a first-come, first-served basis until programs are full.
- Competitive Programs: Note that applications to Highly Competitive Programs must be received by this date in order to be considered. As these programs receive a high volume of applicants, all seats may be filled by February 1.
- Applicants are encouraged to complete their applications well before the Equal Consideration Date, as website volumes on the online application are at their highest at this time.
- Many programs continue to accept applicants after February 1. Use our Find a Program tool at any time to find programs that are still open.
- May 1, 2025: Deadline to Confirm Offers of Admission
- Applicants must confirm their acceptance of an offer of admission by this date. Log in to your ontariocolleges.ca account to confirm your offer.
- June 2025: Tuition Deposit Due at the Colleges
Out of Province
Each province and territory has its own websites for post-secondary institutions. Please connect directly with their websites for specific university and program information. Ontario students, applying to any of the listed Canadian universities outside of Ontario may be able authorize the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) to transfer their academic data to the listed out-of-province university.
American Universities
The College Board has a Find a College feature that may help you to explore and narrow your choices. Most schools use the Common Application. The Californian schools do not nor does MIT. Do your research.
Standardized Tests: The ACT (American College Testing) assessment is a national admission examination that may be required by American colleges and universities. Check the admissions section on your university's website to see if the ACTs are an admissions requirement. The SAT Assessment, is the other national admission examination that may be required for American colleges and universities
Students Athletes need to review the NCAA requirements. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Overseas Learning Opportunities check out: Go Abroad Fair
UK Universities
Students applying to the UK can begin their research using UCAS. Students can apply as an "Independent" or use Study in UK to support their application. UK schools may ask for standardized tests. Please review info for each school
Scholarships
Some scholarships search engines:
Other Important Sites: