At UGDSB this is emphasized in the following philosophies:
Honour all pathways as meaningful and provide a variety of experiences and opportunities for students to explore diverse and fluid career pathways.
All students, K-12+, should have opportunities to explore and experience pathway options by reflecting on the four inquiry questions of Creating Pathways to Success: Who am I? What are my opportunities? What is my plan for achieving my goals? Who do I want to become?
All students, K-12+ should have opportunities and experiences to develop the skills and competencies to adjust and adapt to a changing world.
Students and families/caregivers can access the UG pathways website to support their learning and exploration whenever they want. It includes pages with information specific to grade 7/8 transitions as well as high school and beyond!
Have FI students or students wanting to know more about pathways connected to French/2nd Language Learning?
There are myriad benefits for students who make the most of their FSL education. As a guidance counsellor – especially one who may not have engaged in French learning since you were in school – how do you best guide your students and their families towards continuing that learning? Click here to learn more.
Click here to go to the myBlueprint page for more about this tool.
SKILLS Ontario
Skills Ontario is building Ontario’s skilled trades and technologies workforce. We enable and empower all youth to consider a career in the skilled trades and technologies.
Elementary teachers can use this website to check on upcoming events, access resources, and book a guest speaker to talk to their students about the Skilled Trades!
Career and STEM exploration activities, lesson plans, and videos.
Let's Talk Science is working to help Canadian youth build the skills they need for their success in a variety of ways connected to STEM learning. And it's free!
Click on the image to go right to the Career Exploration page of their site.
Invite students to explore pathways on or offline, in or outside of school using either of the choice boards below.
These interactive choice boards were made by Grade 7/8 Guidance Counsellors, whether in school or remote, exploring pathways and completing IPP tasks.