⭐Join OSCA/ACOSO’s Fall AQ Courses—Part 1, Part 2, and Specialist—Guidance and Career Education

📅 October 6 – December 5
Registration Deadline: Midnight, September 25th

Ready to elevate your impact in student support and career guidance? Our Additional Qualification (AQ) courses are designed for educators who want to lead with empathy, expertise, and real-world insight.

Why Choose OSCA/ACOSO?

• 🧠Expertise You Can Trust: We’re leaders in the field of guidance and career education.
• 🧑🏫Front-Line Instruction: Learn from an experienced Guidance Teacher-Counsellor actively working in schools.
• 🤝Authentic Peer Learning: Short, live sessions foster meaningful discussion and shared experiences.
  Whether you're starting your journey or advancing to the Specialist level, our AQ courses offer the depth, flexibility, and relevance you need.

 Spots are limited—secure yours today! OSCA ACOSO AQ Course Registration

What our students are saying…
“This AQ Part 1 course is my favorite AQ course so far. The live classes with role-playing set this course apart; my co-workers who have done this course did not have an opportunity to do this in their virtual courses. Angela has been an amazing instructor—her kindness, calmness, and clarity are conveyed in her lessons and messages and reminds me of how an experienced guidance teacher/counselor should be like. Thank you for a great course! I am looking forward to taking part 2 soon."

"Angela is an excellent teacher. She is very knowledgeable and adapts to the group. It is my second time taking a class with her. I find her content relevant and interesting. She is very respectful of our own knowledge and time, making her Live Classes exactly 1 hour so it is easy to plan around, and the discussions were enriching.” 

SAVE THE DATE! First OSCA Webinar of the 2025/26 School Year
OSR Legalities and Best Practices

Wednesday, September 17th @ 10:00 AM

The Ontario Student Record (OSR) is the official, confidential record of a student's educational progress in Ontario, governed by the Education Act and MFIPPA, with its contents protected by privacy legislation. Having a thorough understanding of the best practices involved in maintaining the OSR is a key component of the Guidance role and involves adherence to the Education Act, MFIPPA, Ontario Human Rights Code, and other relevant legislation. Presented by a practicing education lawyer, this 60-minute session will review the legal framework governing access and disclosure of the Ontario Student Record (OSR), including consent requirements and privacy obligations. Start the school year with this important webinar that will enhance the toolkits of both new and seasoned Guidance Teacher-Counsellors. Register Here!

🌟Leadership Starts Here: Empowering Leaders, Inspiring Change

Join Us for the 2025 OSCA/ACOSO Conference!

📅 Sunday, November 9–Monday, November 10, 2025 

 📍Location: Hilton - Mississauga,Meadowvale 

 🔗 Registration Link: OSCA ACOSO Conference Registration

In a world shaped by AI, shifting global dynamics, and evolving student needs, Guidance Teacher-Counsellors must lead with clarity, compassion, and innovation. This year’s conference is your opportunity to recharge, reconnect, and rise to the challenge.

✨ What to Expect:

• Inspiring Keynotes from Drew Dudley and Neil Pasricha—two powerhouse voices on leadership, authenticity, and optimism
• Ministry Plenary (tentatively confirmed) offering timely updates and insights
• Dynamic Workshops on the latest trends, tools, and strategies in Guidance and Experiential Education
• Awards Recognition Ceremony celebrating excellence among colleagues and students
• Exciting Prize Draws including a weekend getaway and free registration for our 2026 conference—just for completing your Exhibitor/Sponsor passport!

Whether you're a seasoned leader or just beginning your journey, this is your space to learn boldly, lead confidently, and connect meaningfully.

 📢 Be the first in line—mark your calendar and register today! OSCA ACOSO Conference Registration

 

"CAPTURING THE STUDENT VOICE©" is an electronic journal that includes success stories written by students from across Ontario who participated in the Cooperative Education program and other forms of Experiential Learning (OYAP, SHSM, etc.) in their high school. These stories describe their placement experience, the tasks they had to complete, challenges overcome, and the benefits they derived. Thank you for taking the time to read these inspiring stories and maybe even share yours!
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« LA VOIX DES ÉLÈVES© » est un journal électronique qui regroupe des histoires de succès écrits par des élèves de partout en Ontario qui ont participé au programme d’éducation coopérative et autres formes d’apprentissage par l’expérience (PAJO, MHS...) de leur école secondaire. Ces histoires décrivent leur expérience de stage, les tâches qu’ils ont eues à compléter, les défis surmontés ainsi que les avantages qu’ils en ont retirés. Merci de prendre quelques minutes pour lire ces histoires inspirantes et même peut-être de nous partager la vôtre!

Ontario Universities' Info (OUInfo) 2026 is live!

OUInfo is the only resource that is updated directly by the Ontario universities, making it a reliable one-stop shop for information.

Find and compare Ontario university programs, and research residences, scholarships, admission requirements, and more.

Be sure to check out the enhanced search capabilities and easier-to-find links to OUEvents, Get Ready: Resources to Help You Prepare for University, and other frequently visited links!

Universities update OUInfo throughout the year, so remember to check back regularly.

All the best in the new school year!

Students can now sign up for Ontario Universities’ Events!
Use our promotional resources to encourage your students to attend one or more of the following events:

• Ontario Universities’ Fair (OUF): Toronto, September 27-28, 2025, 9:30 am to 5 pm, daily.
• Ontario Universities’ Regional Fairs: Fair-style events across the province from September through October.
• Ontario Universities’ Information Sessions (virtual): September 16, from 6 to 8 pm (ET), and November 10, from 5 to 7 pm (ET).

Learn more: ouevents.ca.
Questions? Email: ouevents@ouac.on.ca.
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Les élèves peuvent maintenant s’inscrire aux Événements des universités de l’Ontario!
Utilisez nos ressources promotionnelles pour encourager vos élèves à participer à l’un des événements suivants :

• Foire des universités de l’Ontario (FUO) : Toronto, 27-28 septembre 2025, de 9 h 30 à 17 h, tous les jours.
• Foires régionales des universités de l’Ontario : Des événements de type « foire » ayant lieu de septembre à octobre à la grandeur de la province.
• Séances d’information des universités de l’Ontario (virtuelles) : Le 16 septembre, de 18 h à 20 h (HE), et le 10 novembre, de 17 h à 19 h (HE).

Pour en savoir plus : ouevents.ca/fr.
Des questions? Envoyez-nous un courriel : ouevents@ouac.on.ca

You are invited to a free virtual Guidance Dialogues event on October 8, 2025, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Visit the Guidance website for more information and to register.

Registration is required and will be available in early September. This event is for guidance counsellors only.

Please send all event inquiries to : onunirecruitment@gmail.com.
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Vous êtes invité(e) à une séance virtuelle gratuite des Dialogues, le 8 octobre 2025, de 9 h 30 à 12 h 30.

Nota : L’événement se tiendra principalement en anglais seulement.

Consultez le site Web Orientation pour de plus amples renseignements et pour vous inscrire (une fois disponible).

L’inscription est exigée et sera disponible à compter du début septembre. À noter que cet événement s’adresse uniquement aux conseillères et conseillers en orientation.

Prière d’envoyer vos questions à l’adresse : onunirecruitment@gmail.com.

Our team is so excited to welcome our Discover Year Class of 2026! We are already inspired by the enthusiasm, curiosity, and kindness they have shown during our Welcome Session and Job Search Workshops this week.

The beginning of September will kick off their Orientation Period and the start of their journeys with Discover Year! We can't wait to see the growth and connection that is in store.

Upcoming Virtual Info Session

If you want to learn more about Discover Year, our community, and how the program might benefit you, join us at our next virtual Info Session on Tuesday, October 14, 2025!

Register here!

Anti-bullying short film and music video with the Grammy-nominated duo StoweGood. The project combines music, storytelling, and visuals to spark conversation about kindness, empathy, and resilience. It is designed to be engaging for students while providing counselors and educators with a creative tool to address bullying prevention.

It Gets Better

Just in time for the back-to-school season, these interactive games and tools help younger students and teens start thinking about their future careers. From classroom activities board games to digital apps and many other resources. Each is designed to make career learning fun, hands-on, and impactful. It’s never too early to dream big! 

Learn More!

When entering the workforce for the first time as a teenager, you experience a predicament whereby employers will only hire you if you have work experience, but unfortunately, can’t get work experience unless someone takes a chance on you. However, curating an effective resume will help make that first job more attainable. The following article highlights tips, tools, and templates for resume development that can be used by high school students and those who support them.

Career education often aims to equip students with the tools to succeed, such as resumes that shine, interview tips that impress, and pathways that promise upward mobility. But in a world where uncertainty is the only constant, focusing exclusively on "success" does students a disservice. To truly prepare young people for the realities of work and life, career education must also include open, honest conversations about failure.

In my role as a career practitioner working with newcomers to Canada, it’s essential for me to look at a client’s situation full circle, seeing them as a whole person and considering how their life circumstances are preventing them from taking steps forward to reach their goals. This approach is what has allowed me to help others find their path.