Today, we’re excited to share that we’ve launched a new Resources for High School Partners page on the OCAS website. The page offers a variety of resources to help high school staff support students who are applying to college in Ontario – all in one convenient place.

Canadian Association for Play Therapy (CAPT)
Foundation Play Therapy Training Days

Live On-line Instructor Lead
Full Days of Individual Training 2023

May 8 – 19, 2023 (Monday to Friday)
June 12 – 23, 2023 (Monday to Friday)
August 7 – 18, 2023 (Monday to Friday)

We offer 23 different courses over the six (6) weeks.
See which one(s) are the ones for you.

Weekdays: 9:00 to 4:00 eastern time

Registration fee:
CAPT Members: $190 per day plus provincial taxes
Non-members: $220 per day plus provincial tax
Register for one day or more
For Details on Dates, Registration, Training Outlines and Learning
Outcomes go to:
https://canadianplaytherapy.com/training/foundation-play-therapy-training/
Any Questions contact: kip@capttraining.com

CERIC invites individuals or organizations with an interest in presenting at the annual Cannexus conference to submit a brief session outline for consideration using the Proposal Form and encourages you to inform colleagues or students of this opportunity.

Contribute to the largest bilingual Career Development Conference in Canada!
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Le CERIC invite les personnes et les organismes désireux de faire une présentation au congrès annuel Cannexus à soumettre une brève proposition de séance via ce formulaire de proposition et les encourage à informer leurs collègues ou étudiants de cette opportunité.

Contribuez au plus grand congrès bilingue sur le développement de carrière au Canada!

The Canadian Marine Careers Foundation serves as a resource center for information on careers at sea and ashore as well as financial assistance available to support maritime studies at nautical schools and academic institutions. The CMCF also serves as a point of contact to direct educational, mentoring, and employment inquiries to appropriate channels. The Canadian Marine Industries Foundation is bringing together marine stakeholders to develop dynamic and innovative solutions to build a diverse, inclusive, and future-ready workforce for the Canadian marine sector.

At Allied Van Lines, we are committed to improving the future of up and coming logistics and business professionals across Canada and North America.

We believe that education is significant and we place that belief into our core operating philosophy, everything from our standard practices, to our way of living. We are proud to be offering qualifying Canadian students a chance to apply for our new scholarship, which is intended for students in the areas of business, logistics, and similar fields. Four qualified candidates will be selected to receive an award amount of $1,000 each. Read ahead to find out how you can enter!

Eligibility Requirements:
- Canadian Citizen (or permanent resident).
- Enrolled (or enrolling) as full time student of accredited college/university within a Canadian province, for completion of undergraduate degree in Logistics or equivalent field.
- Limit of one (1) entry per contestant.
- Employees and professional affiliates of Allied Van Lines (and their immediate families) are not eligible.
- The applicant must comply with CRA rules to qualify for the tax-free benefits of the scholarship, please see the rules here.
- Your scholarship may be tax deductible. However, you are responsible for any tax reporting requirements and any tax due. We cannot provide any tax-related advice.

Attention students and educators: applications and nominations are now open online until June 30 for over $60,000 in scholarships available to Ontario students enrolled in landscape or horticulture programs.

GAME BRAiN is a free presentation funded by the Ministry of Health which informs youth on the risks of gambling. GAME BRAiN will be available to all Ontario High Schools starting this fall. The GAME BRAiN presentation targets students in grades 9-12 and highlights the risks of gambling, how to avoid these risks and where to get help. Research has shown that youth are 2-4 times more likely to develop a gambling problem than adults, so it is important for youth to be aware of the realities of gambling, the risks involved and where to get help if need be. For more info on GAME BRAiN please click on the GAME BRAiN info sheet which includes a short video and booking form. To date, over 50,000 students across Ontario have found GAME BRAiN to be educational, engaging and a great way to learn about gambling risks.

If you would like to book a free GAME BRAiN presentation for your students, or get more information, please email Mary Davis, Senior Project Manager, RGC atmaryd@rgco.org.

The 3 Es of Social-Emotional Development is a FREE workshop presented by University of Toronto Mississauga’s Centre for Child Development, Mental Health, and Policy. Learn the 3 Es — Core components of social emotional development: emotion regulation, empathy for self, and empathy for others. Gain practical strategies for yourself, your work and your family.

Join us on Tuesday, June 6 at 6:30 - 8 p.m. at South Common Community Centre, 2233 South Millway, Mississauga.

Province introducing new mandatory learning on mental health starting this upcoming school year.

May 1, 2023
Ministry of Education


BURLINGTON — Following a motion in the legislature by Natalie Pierre, Member of Provincial Parliament for Burlington, to strengthen mental health learning and supports in the classroom, the Ontario government is updating the Grade 10 Career Studies curriculum and is introducing mandatory resources for teachers and students on mental health literacy in Grades 7 and 8. These resources, developed in consultation with experts, would support students as they achieve and prepare for the next steps in their future.

Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, and MPP Pierre also announced an additional $12 million this year and $14 million next year to provide mental health services over the summer months. This funding will further students’ access to school-based mental health professionals and services year-round, with the aim of providing students consistent and reliable support, responding to a key recommendation of families and student trustees.

When Emma first noticed Imposter Syndrome sneaking in, she felt like she wasn’t qualified to be in the room.

"I've experienced Imposter Syndrome all throughout my career," Emma tells HRD. "This occurred because I felt too young or felt like I didn't have the right experience. It also happened when I was the only woman or only person of colour in a situation or in a key position."

And Emma, a global leader in the HR space speaking under the proviso of anonymity, is not alone. Imposter Syndrome is on the rise post-pandemic, with data from The Hub Spot finding that 90% of female employees suffer from it while 48% admit to having intrusive thoughts.

Now is the time to nominate a deserving colleague for an OSCA award. Perhaps it is that person who has created a great resource that has allowed students to create their own pathway? Maybe you know a guidance counsellor who is the ''go-to'' person at your school? Perhaps a deserving community partner that provides excellent support for your school?

You have until September 18, 2023 11:59 p.m. to nominate someone, but why not do it now? 
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Chacun et chacune de nous connaît un collègue innovateur, qui accomplit avec enthousiasme son travail auprès des élèves de son école. Pourquoi ne pas reconnaître leur contribution à notre profession en posant leur candidature à l''un des prix de l''ACOSO? Pour poser la candidature de quelqu''un, appuyez sur le lien de la mise en candidature. Toutes les mises en candidature doivent être soumises en ligne d''ici le 18 septembre 2023 à 23h59.

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The Olive Diefenbaker Award of Merit

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

The Student Awards Nominations are here! Please nominate a deserving student today within five Post Graduate Pathways;

• Apprenticeship,
• College,
• Community Living,
• University,
• Workplace. 

Details can be found on the nomination form/link. 

The link is live on the OSCA website. You can access the nomination form through it. The nominations will close on May 5, 2023. Nominate a student today!

OSCA/ACOSO is pleased to announce our 2023 Fall Conference Keynote Speakers:

Dr. James Makokis and Anthony Johnson

The Amazing Two Spirit Couple is on a mission to raise awareness to create equal access for LGBTQ2S & Indigenous populations. Their ability to blend their personal experiences with high-level expertise creates new foundations of understanding for the acceptance of individuals while empowering individuals to give them tools and strategies for how they can be a part of the solution through allyship and unity. In 2019, Dr Makokis competed alongside his husband Anthony Johnson as "Team Ahkameyimok" on the Amazing Race Canada and won, becoming the first two-spirit, Indigenous, married couple in the world to do so.