VHSS Guidance

Conestoga College is holding an Open House at their Doon Campus, 299 Doon Valley Drive, Kitchener on Saturday, November 28^th, 2009 at 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Meet with their Faculty and Students and discover the opportunities. For more information go to: www.conestogac.on.ca

On November 12^th, 2009, Maclean’s OnCampus Virtual Fair will be taking place. Canadian colleges and universities will be represented in their virtual convention hall, each with its own booth. Information on admissions, scholarships and financial aid will be available – virtually, from home or school, using a computer. Students will be able to talk directly with school representatives and have their questions answered , in real time.

The fair is live on November 12, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. (ET). Registration is free. Students, parents, teachers and administrators can register at www.macleans.ca/oncampusfair . Students will also have the opportunity to win $5,000 just for registering.

If you miss the event on November 12, it will still be available on-demand, 24 hours a day, until mid-February 2010.

Give your students a FREE week-long College experience at Lambton College!

Students who attend Bridging the Gap Camps spend a week at Lambton College. They live in residence, attend classes and participate in program-related events and activities. This is all done at no cost to the student. Lambton College even covers transportation!

Students are eligible to apply if they are:

- in Grade 12 and preferably a fifth-year student in his/her last year or semester of high school

- planning on attending post-secondary education or training

-graduating no later than June 2010

-enthusiastic, energetic and interested in exploring College life

For more information or to receive a brochure, please contact Lambton College at 519-541-2403 or at info@lambton.on.ca . To download a brochure and register online, please visit www.lambton.on.ca/scwi

Mohawk College is hosting their annual Fall Open House at the Fennell Campus on Tuesday, October 28, 2009 from 10 am to 1 pm and from 5 – 7 pm.

If you have any questions, please contact Mohawk College at 905-575-2115 or email tours@mohawkcollege.ca

Loyalist College would like to invite your students to our Fall Open House & College Information Program on Tuesday, November 3^rd, 2009 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.

Looking to your future education after life at the Valley?  College in the future?  Which one?  Which program?

See the website at:

www.myeducatuion.me for ideas.

Students can now start their Fanshawe business diploma in March or May – in addition to our traditional start dates in September or January.

The Lawrence Kinlin School of Business has added two additional start dates, giving students more flexibility. A March start date will appeal to students who complete secondary school in January and who are eager to start their post-secondary education. May will appeal to students who want a head-start on their studies.

On Wednesday, April 8^th there is a Skilled Trades Career Information Night being held at Fanshawe College in St. Thomas. There will be employers and apprentices there from 20 of the most popular trades. The event runs from 5 – 7 pm. Check out the poster in the Guidance Office.

The Georgian College Guidance Newsletter is now online. It is updated monthly throughout the school year with information on new program offerings, special events and educational opportunities for students.

http://www.georgianc.on.ca/guidance/newsletter.php