Conestoga College is accepting applications for our tuition-free Pre-Apprenticeship Training program. Funded by the Government of Canada, the program will prepare students for in-demand careers and will provide a head start for those wishing to achieve apprenticeship certification.

Welder/ Metal Fabricator
Waterloo campus
Starting April 2020

 

Starting in April 2020, the Pre-Apprenticeship Welder/ Metal Fabricator program will be offered at Conestoga's Waterloo campus and runs full-time during the day for 25 weeks. This program includes multiple trade exposure with Welder and Metal Fabricator, common core Level 1 apprenticeship in-class training and features an additional eight-week practical work placement experience.

Information sessions will be held at the Waterloo campus, and all potential candidates must attend one information session. Here are all the details.

Have you noticed recent news headlines indicating that food prices for Canadian families will increase by 2 to 4 per cent in 2020?
 
According to Canada's Food Price Report by Dalhousie University and the University of Guelph, the average Canadian family will spend $12,667 on food this year, which is an increase of $487 compared to 2019 spending.
 
Invite an AgScape Teacher Ambassador into your classroom to deliver a free lesson on the Business and Economics of Food to explore agriculture and food from a business perspective.
 
Best Curriculum Connections: Business, Food and Nutrition, Civics and Careers, Social Sciences and Humanities, Careers   Book now! 

CERIC is a charitable organization that advances education and research in career counselling and career development. In addition to hosting Cannexus, Canada''s largest bilingual Career Development Conference, CERIC also:

• funds projects to develop innovative resources that build the knowledge and skills of diverse career professionals
• publishes the country''s only peer-reviewed career-education journal, Canadian Journal of Career Development;
• runs the CareerWise / OrientAction websites.

Mark Your Calendars: Please plan to join us for Cannexus at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa, Canada:

January 27-29, 2020

Register now for the annual conference

Mindfulness for Educators & Helping Professionals

A 9-Session Program

SMART™ (Stress Management And Resiliency Techniques) Education is a
9-session, 20-hour evidence-based program designed to address the needs
of all those in "helping professions,” including educators, professional support
staff, mental health and health professionals.
This evidence-based course trains guidance counsellors to better manage work-related and personal stress, in order to cultivate emotional balance.

SMART integrates the teachings, practices and research from Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, emotion theory, and compassion training to address the specific needs and challenges of educators. Each session consists of presentations, group discussion and experiential practices in mindfulness. A 4-hour silent retreat and weekly home practice is also part of the course.

SMART is a secular program, delivered by SMART UBC accredited facilitators. Successful participants receive a Certificate of Completion from UBC Faculty of Education.
Facilitators: Angela Ventrice. For more information contact: angela.ventrice@mindfulnesseveryday.org | (416) 884-6843

Register here

 

OSCA/ACOSO is pleased to offer Additional Qualifications Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 (Specialist)  for Guidance and Career Education this winter! 

Taught by a current Guidance-Teacher Counsellor in an Ontario school, these courses use an online virtual classroom setting, making the courses accessible for all. These courses outline all the necessary practices for delivery of a comprehensive Guidance and Career Education program for your school. There is no textbook in any of these courses. Each registrant receives the current copy of OSCA's Ethical Guidelines and a one year AQ student subscription to OSCA/ACOSO. 

Course dates : Starting now to March 30th. Cost: $650.  
Please visit the rolling banner, on OSCA's website to register at www.osca.ca.  Please note, a person may take one part per session.  Courses run pending enrollment.

Attention Ontario Certified Teachers & Teacher Candidates:
 
We're offering 50 new scholarships to enroll in the winter session of the Business of Food course. Take advantage of this limited opportunity to enhance your knowledge and understanding of agriculture and food at your own pace, from any location. 
 
Business of Food is designed to equip educators to deliver factual, relevant and balanced information from across the agri-food sector into Ontario classrooms.
 
BOF 101 will include 12 modules on six (6) agri-food topics and will take approximately 7 weeks to complete. 

Register Now! 
 

 

Read this interesting article. Here is just one interesting excerpt:

Fortunately, the assumption that the only way to be successful is to attend a four-year college is in the past. There are so many options for high school graduates to choose from now. Options that will lead them on their own unique path to becoming successful, well-adjusted, and happy adults.

My Beliefs Have Changed: There is No Single Path

As my kids have gotten older, my feelings about the traditional post-high school path have changed. Now I believe that deciding what to do after high school should be driven by a kid’s passion.

Are you (or someone you know) an Ontario Certified Teacher for Grades K-12 who is integrating agricultural concepts into the curriculum? Do you actively support agriculture and food education in your classroom though the use of lesson plans, activities and other methods?
 
If this sounds like you or a teacher in your community, we encourage you to nominate yourself or your colleague for AgScape's 2020 Teacher Recognition Award!
 
Each year AgScape, in partnership with Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show, recognizes an Ontario teacher for their efforts and achievements in teaching students the importance of agriculture and food.
 
We are now accepting applications until March 22, 2020.
 
The winner will receive a $500 cash award and certificate of recognition to be presented at AgScape's Annual General Meeting on April 30, 2020.

Apply Now! 

People can view the ads for students and parents on ONgov Youtube. The ads will run digitally, in movie theatres and on Tim Hortons TV across the province.

Expo hours: 1pm to 5pm

Seminars: 12 noon to 5pm

Venue: Metro Toronto Convention Centre (North Building)

Sunday, March 1, 2020

A "must visit" event for students considering their post-secondary options, or experiential travel/gap year programs. Representatives from over 100 universities/colleges from around the world will be at this prestigious student expo, to meet with students, parents and guidance counsellors.

Learn about program options, scholarships and admission requirements. Free admission. https://www.studyandgoabroad.com/toronto

 

Category
Contribution to Guidance and Career Education

When to Apply
Nominations for this certificate may be accepted all year long.

History
The Award of Merit was first presented in the spring of 1972. In 1977 the OSCA Board of Directors passed a resolution to rename this award The Olive Diefenbaker Award of Merit to honour the late Mrs. Diefenbaker''s contribution to Guidance and Counselling in the Province of Ontario. The first awards were presented by her daughter during the 1977 Annual Conference at Niagara Falls in November. The citation on The Olive Diefenbaker Award of Merit reads: "In recognition of long and dedicated service to guidance and counselling in the Province of Ontario"

This award is to recognize retiring individuals who have made a contribution to the Counselling and Guidance Profession in Ontario

Criteria
This award may be presented to teacher-counsellors, teachers, administrators, trustees and/or members of the community

An OSCA member must nominate the retiree

The nominee should:

• Be retiring
• Have been involved in Guidance and Career Education in Ontario for a minimum of five years.
• Have demonstrated leadership in guidance through active participation in professional development, counsellor education, administrative support, promotion of guidance, professional writing, research, or in contributing to professional guidance and counselling organizations.

The awards will be mailed to the nominator for presentation by the nominator or by another OSCA member appointed by the nominator. These awards are often presented at retirement functions rather than the Awards Banquet. However, the names of the recipients of The Olive Diefenbaker Awards may be noted in the official program of the OSCA Conference.

Procedure

• Nominations for this award must be submitted by an OSCA member
• Nominations should be received six weeks in advance of the presentation date in order for sufficient timing for certificate arrival .

Nominate a retiring colleague.