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From the Career Counsellor's Desk - December Edition

It’s the final stretch of 2026! December is a great time to reflect, plan, and get ready for what’s next. Here are some timely updates and tips before the holidays. 🧦

Timely Updates & Tips before the holidays

🎓 Grade 12: Application Season Continues!

Most post-secondary applications remain open!
After you apply: Watch for confirmation emails, set up student portals, and complete necessary next steps.
Scholarships: Apply early! Some institutions will have scholarships with deadlines before the new year. You can often apply even if you are waiting for an admission offer.
Not sure what’s next? Explore gap year, upgrading, or career discovery options.

It's okay to take time to find your direction.

Ace Your Scholarship Applications - Click here for more tips

🧭 Grades 10 & 11: Explore and Plan Ahead

Over the winter break, try a career quiz, volunteer, or talk to someone in a field you’re curious about. Check out the HS+ site Career Planning Resources
As you plan for Semester 2 courses, double-check post-secondary prerequisites for your goal programs. Book an appointment with your career counsellor if you would like support. We do this every day and have strategic tips for students in grades 10 & 11. Appointments can be scheduled through your High School Plus Google Classroom.
Check out the External Learning Opportunties where you can earn high school credits! See your school administrator or career counsellor to learn more.

💼 Career & Work Experience

Interested in Work Experience or RAP for next semester? Talk to your career counsellor - who is also the off campus coordinator - to get connected.
Complete the Early Childcare Education Orientation Course - Level 1 and earn 5 - 30 level CTS Credits! See your career counsellor for details.

Holiday jobs are more than extra cash because they build transferable skills like teamwork, customer service, and responsibility.

Career Spotlight! Love the skies? Become an Air Traffic Controller

Tired of flight delays due to staff shortages? Did you know that Air Traffic Controllers are in high demand! Check out the Nav Canada site to learn more. NAV CANADA provides the training!

📅 Key Dates & Reminders

🎯 Application deadlines: Vary by institution (check your top choices)
📌Tuition Deposit Deadlines to accept an offer: These also vary by institition. You must READ your emails!
💸 Scholarship deadlines: throughout the year - U Of C is early December for Prestige Scholarships & U of A is early January - you can apply even if you don't have an offer yet!
🏫 Semester 2 course changes: Before the end of January
❄️ Holiday Break: December 21 – January 5

From the Career Counsellor's Desk - December Edition From the Career Counsellor's Desk - December Edition

Timely Updates & Tips before the holidays Timely Updates & Tips before the holidays