Steve was the Head of Guidance at Eastwood Collegiate for over 8 years. ECI serves a very diverse clientele as it is a Multi Language Learner magnet school as well as the magnet school for the Integrated Arts Program. Steve was a champion for the newcomer to Canada. He helped navigate the educational system for families that had not experienced formal education or had little to no English language experience. Working closely with settlement workers, translators and educators, Steve regularly facilitated meetings to make sure all of the educational partners understood the needs and challenges of the student. He advocated for these marginalized students to help them access post-secondary education. He tried tirelessly to break down barriers for credit accumulation, always through the lens of what was best for kids. Although a highly transient population can be wearing on a guidance counsellor, Steve brought his best to each and every student as he knew he was their only advocate. Unfortunately Steve was taken from us much too soon. He passed away in January 2022 after a very brief battle with cancer.

As Guidance Counsellors, you have a significant impact on the post-secondary choices of high school students. We’re offering a professional development webinar, followed by live Q & A with a panel of chemical engineering educators. Join us to learn about climate action, circular economy, renewable energy and chemical engineering as an option for students excited by finding solutions to global challenges for sustainable development.

This resource is designed to support Guidance Counsellors in exploring the diverse opportunities and benefits of a career in chemical engineering.

The Webinar will be offered on November 18th and 25th from 9:00am -9:50am.

Please click the link below to register.

ONTransfer.ca helps Ontario students, transfer staff, and guidance counsellors explore transfer & pathway opportunities.

ONTransfer.ca features information and tools needed to explore transfer and program pathway opportunities across publicly assisted colleges, universities, and Indigenous Institutes in Ontario; understand how transfer and pathways work; and the steps involved in the transfer process. ONTransfer.ca gives students information on how programs and courses may transfer between institutions.

If you support transfer or high school students, use ONTransfer.ca as a tool to bolster your knowledge about transfer opportunities in Ontario or encourage students to explore the site on their own.

As the online learning partner of the Ontario Ministry of Education, TVO ILC provides students in Ontario and around the world with the opportunity to earn a high school diploma, upgrade their skills for employment, or develop personally and professionally. TVO Learn hosts an Open House to provide all educators and learners with free access to 140 secondary courses in English and French. Learn more at ILC.org

We all face barriers that affect our ability to perform our jobs, both during the workday and outside of it

As an occupational therapist working in the employment sector, I have witnessed the significant impact of the pandemic on employees and jobseekers. The pandemic has caused disruptions to our daily routines, lifestyles, employment, financial planning and future goals, which has led to increased stress, anxiety and sleep disturbances and a decrease in physical activity.

This experiential learning opportunity can help students broaden their horizons after two years of pandemic learning

No prom, no graduation, no high school plays. It’s no surprise to anyone that students who graduated in 2022 did not have a normal high school experience; their only non-pandemic high school year was Grade 9. They have missed out on experiential learning opportunities like sporting events, school plays, international trips, part-time work and summer jobs. While this is showing up on resumes as lack of experience, it is also showing up in a variety of other deficits such as confidence, optimism for their future and understanding the full range of opportunities that lie ahead of them.

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