Community Service Hours
The documents you will need are here. Please download them and have the student passport completed, then give to your counsellor.
Volunteer Opportunities Available to Students in Brampton:
http://www.brampton.com/vp.php
OUIT launches Math and Writing Resource:
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology has launched an interactive website providing information and resources to help students improve their post-secondary math and writing skills. The site -- nool.ca -- features a tour to access course refreshers and tutorials, assistance for first-time users, and noolNews delivered via Twitter. Students can register with nool to share tips and suggestions, review their search history, and connect with specialists.
UOIT News Release | http://nool.uoit.ca/
Other Useful links
Here are some useful links for students thinking of college, university, or the world of work. We will provide more as we become more familiar with this new site and how to use it... |
- Career Exploration
Career Search Resources, Occupational Descriptions, Current Labour Market Information, and Career-Related Resources
- Job-Search Skills
Résumé Writing, The Interview, Cover Letters, Job Search Tips, Employability Skills, and Entrepreneurship
- Student Skills and Resources
Study Skills, Time Management, Stress Management, Enrichment and Summer Opportunities, and Financing Your Education
- Workplace Issues
Employment Insurance, Young Workers Awareness Program, Canada Labour Code, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, and Employment Standards
| Postsecondary Education
Information on colleges and universities in Ontario, including links to the Ontario College Application Service and the Ontario Universities' Application Centre
Distance Education
Links to distance learning information, including the correspondence courses and General Educational Development (GED) program from the ministry's Independent Learning Centre
Training and Jobs
Details on apprenticeship, literacy and basic skills, and career-preparation programs
A number of sites on Time Management and Study Skills
A web directory of major information sources for specific careers, such as accounting, biology, engineering, and health. This is a great place to visit to find relevant information about a field that already interests you.
From School finder we find the following links...
Advice on prerequisites and admission requirements -- what are they and how do they affect you?
http://www.schoolfinder.com/news/prereqs.asp
and from the Royal Bank web site, some advice on financing your education.
http://www.rbcroyalbank.com/student