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

 

NEW WEBINAR! Tuesday, November 18th @ 10:00 AM
Bridging the Gap: New Pathways to Postsecondary Education for Workplace-Level Graduates

Students who complete workplace-level high school courses often face limited opportunities to pursue post-secondary education. Humber Polytechnic is working to change that! Join us for a focused webinar on Humber’s Exploratory Pathways Programs, designed specifically to support students from workplace-level streams. These innovative programs provide a structured, inclusive, and supportive entry point into post-secondary education, helping students gain the skills, confidence, and academic foundation needed to succeed. This 60-minute webinar is designed for guidance counsellors, student success teams, and educators who work with high school students in workplace-level courses. Together, we can reimagine postsecondary access and build bridges to success for students who need them most. Register Today!

⭐ 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. »

DISCOVER YEAR | We'd Love to Visit Your School

Now is the time of year when your students are likely exploring and planning for their pathway options for after high school! If you have any upcoming post-secondary fairs, Discover Year would love to come and meet your students.

Please let us know about your upcoming events, and we will look into sending a representative. Thank you for welcoming us!

Learn More!

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.

Thank you for sharing Discover Year with your students!

We're happy to send you Discover Year flyers for your guidance office and to share with your students. Please click here to request flyers.

 

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.

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 ? E-mail : 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

Even with past global career development conferences under our belts, arriving in Belfast for the Global Career Services Summit (GCSS) in March 2025 felt especially timely—the pace of change in AI, the shifting geopolitical landscape, and the urgency around student futures made this year’s conversations hit differently. Here’s what surprised us, what stuck with us, and what we think Canadian CDPs need to be thinking about now. From agility and data to AI and leadership, the themes of this year’s summit offered both urgency and opportunity.

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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!