🌟Leadership Starts Here: Empowering Leaders, Inspiring Change

Join Us for the 2025 OSCA/ACOSO Conference!

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

 📍Location: Hilton 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
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🌟 Le leadership commence ici : Autonomiser les leaders, inspirer le changement

Participez à la conférence OSCA/ACOSO 2025 !

📅 Le dimanche 9 novembre au lundi 10 novembre 2025

📍Lieu : Hilton - Mississauga, Meadowvale 

🔗 Lien pour s’inscrire : Inscription conférence OSCA ACOSO

Dans un monde façonné par l’IA, les dynamiques mondiales changeantes et l’évolution des besoins des élèves, les enseignants-conseillers en orientation doivent faire preuve de clarté, de compassion et d’innovation. La conférence de cette année vous présente l’occasion de vous ressourcer, vous reconnecter et relever les défis.

✨ À quoi s’attendre :

• Conférenciers principaux inspirants : Drew Dudley et Neil Pasricha – deux figures incontournables en leadership, authenticité et optimisme.
• Séance plénière du ministère (à confirmer) offrant des mises à jour et des perspectives pertinentes.
• Ateliers dynamiques sur les dernières tendances, outils et stratégies en orientation et en apprentissage expérientiel.
• Cérémonie de remise de prix célébrant l’excellence parmi les collègues et les élèves.
• Tirages au sort incluant une escapade d’un week-end et une inscription gratuite à notre conférence de 2026 – il vous suffit de remplir votre passeport exposant/commanditaire pour participer !  

Que vous soyez un leader chevronné ou au tout début de votre parcours, ceci est votre chance d’apprendre avec audace, de diriger avec confiance et d’établir des liens authentiques.

📢 Soyez le premier sur la liste – marquez la date dans votre calendrier et inscrivez-vous dès aujourd’hui ! Inscription à la conférence OSCA ACOSO

 

SAVE THE DATE…NEW OSCA WEBINAR!
Collaborating for Success: A Panel Discussion with 
Admissions Directors on Ontario University Admissions

Tuesday, Oct. 14th at 1:00 PM

Navigating the world of University applications and admissions can be a daunting task for our students and their families. The process often involves a myriad of choices, deadlines, and requirements that can overwhelm even the most organized individuals. This is where Guidance Teacher-Counsellors play a critical role, providing information, answers, and leadership to support students in their pursuit of higher education.

This 60-minute session offers a unique opportunity to engage in dialogue with a panel of experts from a variety of post-secondary institutions, helping you to be better equipped to assist your students in navigating the often complex path to university admission. Together, we can empower students to make informed choices about their educational futures, leading them to successful outcomes and fulfilling careers. We look forward to hosting this timely and important webinar. Register Here!

We value your insights! 🌟 As a Guidance Teacher-Counsellor, your feedback plays a vital role in shaping meaningful support for students. Please take a few minutes to complete our short OSCA survey and share your experiences, ideas, and suggestions. Your voice helps us grow—thank you for being part of the conversation!

Did you know that for the past two years, students have named guidance counsellors as the
second most likely source of information about the Loran Award. This shows how crucial you
are to encouraging applicants! Loran relies on you to identify these amazing young people,
help them recognize their own potential, and guide them to apply for this transformative
opportunity.

We offer exchanges year-round; however, we're aiming for an October 31st deadline for new Youth Exchange applications to help our current applicants in our pool who haven't found their exchange 'twin' yet. We have 30+ 'untwinned' groups, with a large majority of groups who wish to go on ESL/FSL themed-exchanges, Indigenous cultural exchanges, and more general history/geography-themed exchanges.

The group organizers of these exchanges are typically teachers, but coaches, choir conductors, scout/girl guide leaders, community organization volunteers, etc., are all eligible to lead a group of 10-60 youth on an exchange with FREE TRAVEL for all Canadian youth aged 12-17 and their chaperones to explore a new province or territory. This is a government-supported program that funds travel for youth to connect with one another from coast-to-coast-to-coast while discovering Canadian heritage, history, culture, and languages. This is the perfect opportunity for youth to gain experiential learning by visiting museums and art galleries, historical and geographical landmarks, and local restaurants and shops, all while making lifelong friendships.

The University of Niagara Falls, Canada, is hosting an Open House and you (and your students)
are invited!

Taking place Nov. 1 at its downtown Niagara Falls campus, the Open House will give your
students the opportunity to find out why UNF is the right choice for them. They can tour the
state-of-the-art campus, meet faculty and staff, and learn more about undergraduate and
graduate programs—including three new master’s programs launching in 2026.

The Open House is drop-in style and takes place between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Why they should attend:
 Mini-lectures at noon and 1 p.m.
 Meet faculty and staff, including David Gray, President and Vice-Chancellor, along with
Associate Deans from each program
 On-site application assistance: prospective students just need to bring required
documents with them (see registration link for details)
 Attendees who apply within six months will have the chance to receive one of 10 tuition
credits valued at $1,000.

Your students can register in advance on the Open House page.

Prospective students can apply directly at unfc.ca. The application fee has been waived, and all Canadian students automatically receive the Canada Community Appreciation Entrance Award, valued at $9,600 for our undergraduate programs.

For more information to book a visit or a webinar, contact us at info@unfc.ca.

Learn more here!

We’re thrilled to celebrate an incredible milestone at

Disability Credit Canada's 6 years of championing young Canadians with disabilities through our DCCI Scholarship!

For over a decade, we’ve been helping Canadians with disabilities access financial support through various initiatives, including our Ultimate Disability Tax Credit Guide, which provides valuable resources for families. This scholarship has become one of the most meaningful ways we contribute to the future of young students across the country.

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): November 10, from 5 to 7 pm (ET).

Learn more: ouevents.ca.
Questions? Email: ouevents@ouac.on.ca.
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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 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

Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre (WWFC) is thrilled to host our 2nd Annual High School Career Night, and we invite your grade 12 students and their families to join us for an evening dedicated to exploring the exciting pathways to becoming a Commercial Pilot for Hire in Canada.

Event Details:
- When: January 29th, 2026, 3:00pm-7:30pm
- Where: Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre, 3-4881 Fountain St. North, Breslau, N0B 1M0 (across from the Waterloo Wellington Airport).
- Who Should Attend: Students in grades 11 and 12, along with their families, who are curious about aviation careers. High school teachers and guidance providers who would like to learn about hands-on education opportunities in the aviation field in the Waterloo Region.

What to Expect:
- Comprehensive information on WWFC’s current pathways to becoming a commercial pilot with a live information session at 5:00 pm.
- Networking opportunities with our current student pilots across all three educational streams. University of Waterloo / ATPL Ontario Career College / Self-Paced Modular.
- Meet-and-greet sessions with our expert instructors.
- An immersive experience in our professional aviation training environment.

This event is perfect for students making important decisions about their educational and career futures, especially those considering a dynamic and rewarding career in aviation.

The Event is Free!

Wednesday, October 15, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

TMU has been consistently ranked #1 in Ontario for student services. Let us show you how we support your students holistically from admission to graduation. You'll learn how to guide your students through the application process, as well as some resources you can access from a resilience training program designed to teach the 5 Factor Model of Resilience (mindfulness, gratitude, optimism, self-compassion, and grit).

This event is open to both teachers and counsellors in high schools, as well as community support facilitators and mentors working with high school students. This event is designed to support you as you support your students.

Agenda:
10 a.m. - Arrive at TMU
10:30 a.m. - Networking breakfast with TMU faculty and administration representatives
11 a.m. - Welcome and admissions update
11:15 a.m. - Opening Keynote: Academic Accommodation Support*
12:15 p.m. - Lunch keynote: Resilience Training through Thrive TMU with Dr. Diana Brecher*
1:15 p.m. - Tours of facilities
- School of Urban and Regional Planning: Building Healthy Communities
- School of Interior Design and Wellness
- Psychology and learning the inner workings of the mind

*Available to stream virtually

There’s still time to connect with Ontario’s universities!

Ontario Universities’ Regional Fairs
Ontario’s universities are visiting cities in Southwestern and Central Eastern Ontario! The Regional Fairs are great opportunities for your students to speak directly with university representatives and research their Ontario university options.

• Southwestern Ontario: October 6-9
• Central Eastern Ontario: October 14-17

More about the Regional Fairs.

We strongly encourage students to sign up for a Regional Fair with the OUEvents Pass.

Note: For privacy reasons, do not sign up on behalf of your students.

Other Ways to Connect With Ontario Universities

• You can find a list of upcoming events at Ontario universities on Ontario Universities’ Info (OUInfo).
• The final Information Sessions virtual event of the year is Monday, November 10, 2025, from 5 to 7 pm (ET). 

Questions? Email: ouevents@ouac.on.ca 
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Il est encore temps de vous connecter avec les universités de l’Ontario!

Foires régionales des universités de l’Ontario
Les universités de l’Ontario visiteront bientôt des villes au Sud-Ouest et Centre-Est de l’Ontario! Les Foires régionales présentent une occasion unique pour vos élèves de parler en personne à des représentantes et représentants des universités de l’Ontario et de rechercher leurs options universitaires.

• Sud-Ouest de l’Ontario : du 6 au 9 octobre
• Centre-Est de l’Ontario : du 14 au 17 octobre

Plus d’info au sujet des Foires régionales.

Nous encourageons vivement les élèves à gagner du temps en s’inscrivant à l’avance pour recevoir leur Passe Événements-UO.

Nota : Aux fins de protection de la vie privée, prière de ne pas vous inscrire à ces événements au nom de vos élèves.

Autres moyens de contacter les universités de l’Ontario

• Vous trouverez la liste des événements à venir aux universités de l’Ontario dans le site Web Info des universités de l’Ontario (Info-UO).
• Le dernier événement virtuel des Séances d’information de l’année aura lieu le lundi 10 novembre 2025, de 17 h à 19 h (HE).

Des questions? Envoyez-nous un courriel : ouevents@ouac.on.ca.

These bursaries help remove financial barriers that have historically limited diversity in the profession. This bursary is an important first step toward advancing diversity and inclusion in veterinary medicine.

Key details:
- What: OVMA Future Veterinarian Bursaries
Amount: Three bursaries of $1,000 each
- Who: Ontario high school students who identify as Indigenous, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, and/or immigrants to Canada, and who demonstrate financial need and a passion for veterinary medicine.
- When: For the 2025–2026 academic year
- How to apply: https://www.ovma.org/what-we-do/future-veterinarian-bursary
- Deadline: April 30th, 2026
- Selection: OVMA’s EDI and Well-Being Committee

Guidance counsellors are encouraged to print the following page to post in your offices or to add digitally to your websites.

For decades, career development leaders have pointed out that students thrive when career learning is woven into their daily lives – not bolted on. The OECD (2020) confirms that even small, early engagements in career conversations predict higher levels of career readiness and eventual employment outcomes. CERIC (2020) emphasizes the same point: career development is not only about employability, but about student well-being and agency.

Canada is embarking on a major economic pivot, and the country’s colleges and universities need to be a key driver in that transformation.

The postsecondary system has long been an important part of the Canadian identity. It has driven discoveries, delivered accessible, quality education, and provided economic anchor institutions in communities across the country, underpinning progress and prosperity.

But the sector is not as strong as it once was, and its role in building Canada’s future is under threat. Many colleges and universities are financially unstable, and the sector is often perceived as unresponsive to economic needs; these issues are mutually reinforcing. Postsecondary institutions across Canada are closing programs and campuses and reducing staff to bring temporary budgetary relief. But broader policy and funding changes are needed to ensure the sector’s sustainability.

Like the country’s economy, postsecondary needs to pivot.