FULL CONFERENCE and MONDAY ONLY TICKETS NOW SOLD OUT!  

LIMITED TICKETS FOR SUNDAY ONLY STILL AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE: OSCA ACOSO Conference Registration

Add your name to our waitlist here: OSCA/ACOSO Conference 2025 Waitlist
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BILLETS POUR LA CONFÉRENCE COMPLÈTE ET POUR LUNDI UNIQUEMENT — ÉPUISÉS!

Il reste un nombre limité de billets pour le dimanche uniquement, encore disponibles sur notre site web: OSCA ACOSO Conference Registration

Ajoutez votre nom à notre liste d’attente ici: OSCA/ACOSO Conference 2025 Waitlist

 

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

📅 January 12th – March 6th
Registration Deadline: December 22nd

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.” 
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⭐Inscrivez-vous aux cours QA d’automne offerts par l’OSCA/ACOSO – Partie 1, partie 2 et spécialiste – Orientation et formation au cheminement de carrière   

📅 6 octobre au 5 décembre
Date limite pour l’inscription : le 25 septembre à minuit

Êtes-vous prêts à renforcer votre impact en matière de soutien aux élèves et en orientation de carrière ? Nos cours de qualifications additionnelles (QA) sont conçus pour les éducateurs qui souhaitent diriger avec empathie, expertise et une perspective pratique et réaliste.

Pourquoi choisir l’OSCA/ACOSO ?

🧠Une expertise fiable : Nous sommes leaders dans le domaine de l’orientation et de la formation au cheminement de carrière.
🧑🏫Instruction de première ligne : Apprenez auprès d’un(e) enseignant(e)-conseiller(ère) en orientation chevronné(e) qui travaille activement en milieu scolaire.
🤝Un véritable apprentissage collaboratif : Séances courtes et en direct qui favorisent des discussions enrichissantes et le partage d’expériences.
Peu importe si vous débutez votre parcours ou si vous visez le niveau spécialiste, nos cours QA offrent la profondeur, la flexibilité et la pertinence dont vous avez besoin.

Les places sont limitées – réservez la vôtre dès aujourd’hui ! Inscription cours QA OSCA ACOSO

Ce que nos élèves disent…
« Ce cours QA partie 1 est jusqu’à présent mon cours QA préféré. Les cours en direct avec des jeux de rôle distinguent vraiment cette formation. Mes collègues qui ont suivi ce cours en mode virtuel n’ont pas eu l’occasion de vivre cette même expérience. Angela a été une formatrice exceptionnelle – sa gentillesse, son calme et sa clarté sont évidents dans ses leçons et ses messages. Elle incarne l’enseignant(e)-conseiller(ère) idéal(e). Merci pour ce super cours! J’ai hâte de bientôt suivre la partie 2. » [traduction libre]

« Angela est une excellente enseignante. Elle est très compétente et s’adapte au groupe. C’est la deuxième fois que je suis un cours avec elle. Je trouve son contenu pertinent et intéressant. Elle respecte beaucoup nos connaissances et notre temps, assurant que les cours en direct durent exactement une heure, ce qui facilite la planification, et les discussions étaient enrichissantes. »

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 encourage 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.

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.

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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

Check out webinars taking place this October on optimizing career services, newcomers’ mental health, AI use in resume writing and much more.

GROW Training for New Workers is a government-funded employment program designed to prepare you for in-demand jobs in landscape and horticulture. GROW Training for New Workers provides professional skills and comprehensive employment support backed by Landscape Ontario’s powerful professional network.

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.

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!