Your organization logo and website link will be featured on the conference webpage, shared in a looped presentation throughout the day of the conference, shared in one weekly OSCA News, shared in the winter edition of our OSCA Today magazine (delivered to 1,300 members) and added to our OSCA/ACOSO website for one year. These perks are complimentary to our returning exhibitors from our 2021 conference. A nominal fee of $100 will be required for any new exhibitors.

  

Exhibitor Registration is due June 30, 2022.

Please contact oscadesk@gmail.com if you have any questions or issues regarding your registration.

Veuillez remplir le formulaire ci-dessous afin d''inscrire votre organisation comme exposant à la conférence de l''OSCA/ACOSO 2022 : Regarder à l''intérieur, Grandir à l''extérieur.
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Le logo de votre organisation et le lien de votre site web seront présentés sur la page web de la conférence, partagés dans une présentation qui jouera en continu tout au long de la journée de la conférence, partagés dans un numéro hebdomadaire d''Actualités OSCA/ACOSO, partagés dans l''édition hivernale de notre magazine OSCA Aujourd''hui (livré à 1300 membres) et ajoutés à notre site web de l''OSCA/ACOSO pendant un an. Ces avantages sont gratuits pour les exposants de notre conférence de l''année 2021 qui reviennent. Des frais nominaux de 100$ seront exigés pour tout nouvel exposant.

L'inscription des exposants est due le 30 juin 2022

Veuillez communiquer avec oscadesk@gmail.com pour toutes questions ou inquiétudes concernant votre inscription.

Register here!

For "The Great Careers Disconnect" issue of Careering magazine, we asked people working in all areas of career development to reflect on the following question: What gaps are you seeing in career services, career education, the labour market and the workplace – and what are your ideas to address them?

Authors identified key challenges including disconnects between employer hiring practices and student needs as well as in the piece-meal approach to K-12 career development and values mismatches at work.

This issue is also about highlighting creative solutions and building bridges. Several articles reflected a desire to improve equity, diversity and inclusion within career development systems, including better supporting newcomers and helping jobseekers with disabilities identify their strengths.

Students enrolled in landscape and horticulture programs in Ontario can apply for a wide range of scholarships awarded by the Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation and Cullen Family Scholarship Program. There are also scholarships available specifically for apprentices.

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE JUNE 30TH

The Healthy Relationships Plus Program (HRPP) is a program that teaches
skill-based strategies to:

- Promote healthy relationships and attitudes
- Improve communication skills
- Build resilience
- Learn coping strategies

Students will also take part in activities toward developing leadership skills, problem-solving, media literacy and self-awareness.

Everything you need to know about accessibility and other essential resources across all 44 publicly funded Ontario post-secondary schools.

We invite you to join us for a virtual get-together this fall to discuss an excellent post-secondary pathway to an exciting career in a growing profession. The Horticultural Technician Apprenticeship program provides many rewards both professionally and personally for apprentices on their journey towards a nationally recognized Red Seal certification.

A message that was clear at last year’s Youth Panel was repeated in 2022: Youth want to be heard. The difference is young people have had one more year dealing with the pandemic, another year to discover the shortcomings in mental health support and see adults in their lives become more and more exhausted.

Veronica is a Grade 11 student in the Louis Riel School Division in Winnipeg. Intelligent, friendly, engaged. She has a supportive family and group of friends.

In every aspect of her life, she is happy and well-adjusted – except one. She confesses that thinking about the ‘C-word’ – career – makes her feel lost.

"I personally had no idea what I wanted to do after high school and the thought of trying to figure it out scared me."

Veronica is not alone in her angst. Research indicates that as career indecision increases, students experience higher levels of anxiety.

She faces the quintessential problem for high school students: what to do after high school.

Ontario’s universities are excited to host a collection of in-person and virtual events in fall 2022, where students can speak directly with university and student representatives.

These events are free and anyone may attend.
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Les universités de l’Ontario sont très heureuses de présenter une collection d’événements virtuels et sur place à l’automne 2022, où les élèves peuvent échanger directement avec des représentantes et représentants des universités et des étudiants.

Ces événements sont gratuits et tout le monde peut s’y joindre.

 

Dr. Rumeet Billan is an award-winning, internationally recognized entrepreneur, researcher, speaker, and expert on psychological capital. Her mission is to transform workplace cultures through research, training, and experiences that enable trust, foster belonging, and build resilience. Dr. Billan completed her PhD at the University of Toronto and has designed and facilitated programs, courses, and training sessions across industries and sectors. Dr. Billan has been named Canada''s Top 100 Health Leaders in 2021, Canada''s Top 10 Power Women, and was twice named one of Canada''s Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women''s Executive Network. She is a regular guest on top radio and television morning shows and has been featured in Forbes, The Globe and Mail, National Post, and more. Since 2004, she has contributed to social impact initiatives that improve access to and the quality of education in North America, South America, and Africa. Recently, Dr. Billan made a donation of more than 280,000 brand-new books from various publishers and authors to be distributed to children and youth in need. She continues to support causes and lead initiatives that promote human welfare. For details, visit www.rumeetbillan.com

Hello OSCA / ACOSO Members!

We are very excited to announce that for the 2022-2023 school year, OSCA / ACOSO is offering a series of free workshops to our members included with your $50 membership. Don't forget to renew your membership soon!

OSCA / ACOSO is partnering with a variety of experts and organizations to provide workshops throughout the year on a variety of topics that we feel are important for Ontario Guidance Counsellors and Careers teachers.

One session workshops will include

• Legal and ethical guidelines: Note taking and beyond - September, 2022
• Benefits of college - October, 2022
• Anti-racism in guidance - November, 2022
• The future of work - January, 2023
• Truth and reconciliation: Enacting calls to action for guidance - February, 2023
• Teaching financial literacy (Careers teachers) - March, 2023
• LGBTQ inclusive language and support - April, 2023
• How to prepare students for the trades - April, 2023
• Supporting students' mental health as they go into summer holiday - May, 2023
• Self-care and brain care for Guidance Counsellors - January and May, 2023

We are also planning multi-session training sessions on various topics that will be advertised through the year, including workshops from the Canadian Anti-Hate Network, Strong Minds, Strong Kids and other sources around topics important to Guidance Counsellors.

Keep checking OSCA / ACOSO News and the OSCA / ACOSO website for announcements and registration information for these workshops.

If you have any inquiries about these workshops, please contact oscadesk@gmail.com.
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Bonjour membres de l’OSCA/ACOSO!

Nous sommes très heureux de vous annoncer que pour l’année scolaire 2022-2023, l’OSCA/ACOSO offre une série d’ateliers gratuits inclus avec votre abonnement de 50$. N’oubliez pas de renouveler votre abonnement bientôt! 

L’OSCA/ACOSO travaille en partenariat avec une variété d’experts et d’organisations pour offrir des ateliers tout au long de l’année sur une variété de sujets que nous jugeons importants pour les conseillers d’orientation et les enseignants d’exploration de carrière de l’Ontario.

Les ateliers d’une session comprendront :

• Les lignes directrices juridiques et éthiques : La prise de notes et plus – Septembre 2022
• Les avantages du collège – Octobre 2022
• L’antiracisme dans le domaine de l’orientation – Novembre 2022
• L’avenir du travail – Janvier 2023
• La vérité et la réconciliation – Faire des appels à l’action dans le domaine de l’orientation – Février 2023
• Enseigner la littératie financière (enseignants d’exploration de carrière) – Mars 2023
• LGBTQ  : Langage inclusif et soutien – Avril 2023
• Comment préparer les élèves aux métiers – Avril 2023
• Soutenir la santé mentale des élèves alors qu’ils partent en congé d’été – Mai 2023
• Les conseillers en orientation : Prendre soin de soi et de son cerveau – Janvier et mai 2023

Nous prévoyons également des sessions de formation en plusieurs sessions sur divers sujets qui seront annoncés au cours de l’année, incluant des ateliers du Réseau canadien anti-haine, d’Esprits sains enfants sains et d’autres sources sur les sujets importants pour les conseillers d’orientation.

Continuez à consulter les Actualités OSCA/ACOSO et le site web de l’OSCA/ACOSO pour les annonces et informations sur l’inscription à ces ateliers.

Veuillez communiquer avec oscadesk@gmail.com pour toutes questions sur ces ateliers.

The Ontario School Counsellors' Association has a long-standing tradition (over 40 years) of recognizing and awarding those who stand out in the field of Guidance and Career Education. OSCA recognizes individuals and/or organizations that have made a significant contribution to Guidance and Career Education in Ontario. We can say with confidence that our past award winners have helped thousands find their pathways to successful futures! OSCA's awards are an excellent way of recognizing your most dedicated peers.