Assignment: Life After High School

PART ONE:
Instructions

1. Review your list of interests and the occupations you recorded in your
Personal Profile.
2. Select one career and explore it using Work Futures or MyBlueprint. Keep in
mind that these jobs tend to be entry level positions.
3. A) Describe the job. (What are the duties and responsibilities of the occupation?)
B) What is the estimated yearly salary?
C) Describe the required training. (School? Courses?)
D) Describe future prospects for employment in this field. (What is the need
for this job in the future as technology changes and advances?)
- You need to provide evidence from a site such as https://www.workbc.ca/
(Search for your career and click on BC Labour Market Outlook)
- You may use point form but you must use your own words.
- Cutting and pasting is plagiarizing and will result in a mark of "0".
4. Include a varied list of sources used in your research e.g. websites (cut and
paste FULL URL, names of people you talked to, magazines, etc.)

Example:
 INSTRUCTIONS
1. List the occupations that you
are interested in.
2. Choose ONE career to
explore.
3.A) Describe the job.
3.B) What is the estimated
yearly salary?
3.C) What is the required
training? (School? Courses?)
3.D) What are the future
prospects for employment in
this field? (What is the need for
this job in the future?)
4. List your sources
Identifying Your Focus Area
YOUR RESPONSES
Interior Designer, High School Teacher, Nurse,
Railway Conductor, Actor
Railway Conductor
- prepare reports for the train run
- collect fares for passenger trains, respond to
passenger inquiries, use the intercom to
announce upcoming stops
- receive and explain train orders to other crew
members
- make sure train operations are on time,
maintain order on board, ensure train operators
are following rules and procedures
$65,175 (2016 Job Bank Wage data)
- graduate from high school
- obtain a Canadian Rail Operating Rules
certificate
- start off as a railway worker, then move up in
position as a brakeman, then apply to be a
conductor
- I must have manual dexterity, spatial
perception, and written/verbal comprehension
- I must be detailed- and object-oriented and
social
- From 2016-2020, there is an expected 1.6%
growth rate. From 2020-2025, however, there is
only a 0.4% growth rate.
- 620 job openings are projected to be available
from 2016-2025 (with the majority of job
openings available in 2016)
- 66.7% (410 job openings) of the 620 available
jobs is due to retired workers
-34.1% (210 openings) is due to economic
growth
- Although the projected numbers and prospect
of job openings for this career is minimal, I do
believe that there will be a need for this job in
the future. Not many people consider becoming a
railway conductor as a career choice, so I think
that competition will be scarce. Furthermore,
railway companies will need to find people to
replace their current railway conductors when
they are ready to retire.
- https://www.workbc.ca/Jobs-Careers/Explore-
Careers/Browse-Career-Profile/7362#bc-labour-
market-outlook
- Railway Today Magazine
- My uncle, Sheldon Cooper, who is a retired
railway conductor
- http://career.viarail.ca/en/home
 INSTRUCTIONS YOUR RESPONSES
1. List the occupations Doctor of Pharmacy, biomedical researcher,
that you are biochemistry
interested in.
2. Choose ONE career Doctor of Pharmacy
to explore. (You will
use this career
choice for PART TWO
of this assignment)
3.A) Describe the job. - participate in pharmaceutical research
(What are the duties - Responsible for medication therapy management
and responsibilities?) at chronic disease centers
- dispensing medications, monitoring and
counselling for patients
- Researcher at CDC or other governmental
agencies
- Hospital management
- Pharmaceutical economy and policy fields

3.B) What is the $96,000 (payscale.com July 2020)

estimated yearly
salary?
3.C) What is the
required training?
(School? Courses?)
- A bachelor degree in a science-related
major, or have completed 60 credits of
transferable post-secondary coursework;
- Complete 4 years of Pharm D course at an
approved Canadian university
- complete a national board examination
through the Pharmacy Examining Board of
Canada (PEBC)

3.D) What are the Jobbank.gc.ca estimates that in the period between
future prospects for 2019-2028 there will be approximately 12,500 new
employment in this doctor of pharmacy jobs needed in the Canadian
field? (What is the job market. This projection is based on the strong
need for this job in expansion in recent years as a result of the
the future?) introduction of new pharmacies in superstores, and
that retirements are expected to account for 46%
of all job openings.
4. List your sources https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/marketreport/outlook-
(urls, names of occupation/18196/ca
people, magazines,
etc.)
PART TWO:
Instructions

Look back on all the work you’ve done in this module: personality inventories,
career clusters, and brainstorming.

1. Based on the information you’ve gathered from PART ONE of this

assignment, you will now research one post-secondary school or program.
- For schools or programs in British Columbia search the Education
Planner website and follow the directions for a program search:
http://www.educationplannerbc.ca/ (This program will help you narrow
down your search into specific courses, areas of study, or trades.)
- For additional information about private apprenticeship training
institutions in BC, go to the Apprenticeship Programs website:
http://www.itabc.ca/discover-apprenticeship-programs/search-
programs
- To find universities and other programs outside British Columbia,
check out the SchoolFinder Web site:
http://www.schoolfinder.com/index.aspx
2. Find a program that interests you and complete the “Identifying Your
Program & Institution” chart below.

Example:
 RAILWAY CONDUCTOR BCIT/INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP
Program Name
CERTIFICATE
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Institution
(Annacis Island Campus)
City Delta, BC
RWCD 1020: Introduction to Computers
RWCD 1022: Communications for Conductors
RWCD 1024: Railway Culture
RWCD 1026: Life and Work Management
RWCD 1028: Professional Skills
RWCD 1030: Conductors' Duties
RWCD 1032: Introduction to Railway Operations
RWCD 1034: Movements and Equipment Inspections
RWCD 1036: Introduction to Railway Business
RWCD 1038: Railway Lab
Subjects RWCD 1040: Introduction to Industrial Organization
RWCD 1042: Preparation for Employment
RWCD 1044: Air Brake Systems and Tests
RWCD 1046: Switching and Marshalling
RWCD 1048: Practicum
RWCD 1050: Rules, Authorities and Record Keeping
RWCD 1052: Transportation of Dangerous Goods
RWCD 1054: Safety Culture
RWCD 1056: Crew Resource Management

(TOTAL: 34 Credits)
-graduate high school
-hotel costs for up to 3 nights for practicum
-CSA approved safety glasses, work gloves, and
Admission
footwear required. Footwear must be steel-toed,
Requirements
leather, ankle covering boots. Rain gear is also
recommended (hoods cannot be worn while in the
railway yard).
Application Fee $90.00
Tuition Fees (Approx.) $7,662.13 per year
Books and Supplies $725
(Approx.)
17 weeks, full-time
Length of Program
Identifying Your Program & Institution
Program Name Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Institution UBC
City Vancouver
BIOL 121, 1402
CHEM 121 (or 111)3
CHEM 123
MATH 100 or 102 or 1044
MATH 101 or 103 or 1055
PHYS 100-level6
BIOC 2038
BIOL 200
BIOL 2349
Subjects CHEM 211
CHEM 20310
CHEM 213, 245
MATH 200
BIOC 30111
BIOC 303
BIOC 304
BIOL 335
CHEM 304, 313
CHEM 315, 335
BIOC 402, 410
Two of BIOC 403, 421, 440, 450, 460, 470
Graduation from high school
Minimum of 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12
Admission English (or their equivalents)
Requirements At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12
courses (recommended, but not required)
Grade 12 requirements
English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
Pre-Calculus 12 (minimum 67%)
Anatomy and Physiology 12 (Biology 12),
Chemistry 12, or Physics 12
Grade 11 requirements
Any English Language Arts 11 or any English First
Peoples 11
A language 11 or waiver (includes all second
language courses, including all Indigenous
languages of Canada, but excludes introductory
Grade 11 language courses)
Chemistry 11
Physics 11
Pre-Calculus 11 or Foundations of Mathematics
 12
Application Fee $70
Tuition Fees $5507
(Approx.)

Books and Supplies $1,300

(Approx.)
Length of Program 4 years
PART THREE:
Instructions

This part will help you look at both short-term and long-term goals in relation to
career choices, and it will be a good start to the "Capstone Project," one of the
requirements for the Career Life Connections course in Grade 12. The outcome
will definitely be something that is "portfolio worthy"! So add this assignment to
your portfolio.

Complete a chart with your short-term and long-term career goals.

Example:
My Long-Term Career Railway Conductor
Goal:
Short-term goal #1 to Finish high school with good grades
accomplish goal:
How I will meet that short -attend all of my classes and ask questions when I
term goal: need help with something
-make sure I meet all graduation requirements by
speaking to my counsellor
-study well for my finals
Short-term goal #2 to -get a part-time job to help pay for tuition
accomplish goal:
How I will meet that short -prepare a resume and cover letter catered towards
term goal: specific jobs I want to apply for (currently, I want to
work at either Old Navy, Landmark Theatres, or Boston
Pizza)
-ask my friends if they can refer me
-practice my interview skills
-make sure I can manage my time
-start saving money
Short-term goal #3 to -volunteer with the city to build my network and gain
accomplish goal: experience in the “travel/commute” industry
How I will meet that short - try to get a volunteer position working with TransitBC
term goal: (more particularly, the skytrain, or anything to do with
trains)
-research student volunteer opportunities
-reach out to my current network to expand my
references
-apply: http://www.surrey.ca/culture-
recreation/483.aspx
 Exploring Career Goals & Challenges

My Long-Term Career Become a licensed doctor of Pharmacy in Canada and find a research
Goal: job
Short-term goal #1 Finish high school requirements at the age of 16 with high GPA
to accomplish goal:

-Attend school and finish all requirements to the highest standards

How I will meet that -Take SAIL online courses to expedite my graduation date
short term goal:

Short-term goal #2 -Seek internships in the fields of chemistry and biology to strengthen
to accomplish goal: my application

Joining the science co-op course through school; and use my

How I will meet that connections to get internships
short term goal:

Short-term goal #3 Learn ASL and obtain a certification

to accomplish goal:

-Buy learning materials (books and videos)

How I will meet that -Seek help from local deaf society
short term goal: -Register for the ASL courses offered by UBC continuing education

Think about some of the goals you’ve set for yourself at the beginning of the
school year. Think about some of the goals you’re currently working on. What are
some challenges that you’re currently facing in achieving those goals? How will
achieving these current goals help you to achieve your career goals?
I am very happy to report that I am on track to achieve my goals; however, the
biggest challenge for me right now is posed by COVID-19. Thanks to this
pandemic, my mobility has been restricted, and the opportunities to seek
internships in my chosen field has dwindled. Nevertheless, I have managed to get
in touch with some research advocacy groups (thanks to one of my connections in
the field) who arranged for several seminars and online workshops with scientists
via Zoom. My involvement with SAIL Academy through completing many of my
high school courses online gave me a huge moral boost; and made me believe that
finishing high school at the age of 16 is an attainable endeavour.
All the activities I am engaged in right now are geared towards strengthening my
profile to apply to UBC; and hopefully get a scholarship that could alleviate some of
the financial burdens on my parents’ shoulders. The internships and learning ASL
(American Sign Language) will no doubt give me an advantage over other
applicants to UBC, since my skills and knowledge will prove to be of great service
to the program, the university and the industry later on.