Career Life Connections 12: Post-Secondary Plan

Essential Question:
· How can I become more informed, enlightened, and knowledgeable about my options for
post-secondary life?

Curricular Competencies:
· Analyze internal and external factors to inform personal career-life choices
for post-graduation planning
· Explore possibilities for preferred personal and education/employment futures, using
creative and innovative thinking
· Know about diverse post-graduation possibilities, including personal, educational, and
work options
· Practice post-graduation budget planning

Typically, graduating students have a variety of post-secondary plans. You are to choose ONE of
the following three assignment options to complete, which will further your understanding
about the path you are most curious/likely to follow next year.

Follow these steps:

1) Complete ‘Plan A and Plan B’ of the Transition plan

2) Choose ONE of the three options to complete:

· Post-secondary education or training

· Travel / Gap year
· Working full-time

3) Download and complete the assignment (fillable document) on TEAMS associated with your
choice.
 Post – Secondary Life PLAN A:

MY PLAN Game Designer Name: Rico Natanael

My Plan A: I enjoy working with computers, both internally and externally. I also
Consider: have a passion for games and have always wanted to pursue a
❏ What do you enjoy? career in the video game industry. I prefer a lifestyle where I’m able
❏ What sort of lifestyle do you to express my creative ability and be flexible with my work.
want?
❏ What are you good at?

Career Info that I have ❏ Design the inner workings of the game
discovered… ❏ Work alongside other teams (art, audio, technical) to develop
Consider: the game
❏ Upsides/downsides of job ❏ Salary: $60,376/yr
❏ Job duties/ responsibilities
❏ Salary range
❏ Future outlook
❏ Lifestyle factors
❏ Advancement opportunities

Three employability skills I 1. Creativity

possess that will support my
plan:

Consider: 2. Communication
❏ Soft and hard Skills required
for position
❏ Personal attributes
3. Commitment

Education needed to pursue my ❏ Computer science/programming degree

plan: ❏ Game design experience

Consider:
❏ Courses/training/ certificates
needed
❏ Post-secondary
requirements
Post-Secondary Life PLAN B:

MY BACKUP PLAN Software Engineering Name: Rico Natanael

My Plan B: I enjoy working with computers, both internally and externally. I have
Consider: years of self-taught experience from working with computers alone
❏ What do you enjoy? and have always been interested in expanding my knowledge on
❏ What sort of lifestyle do you software by pursuing a career in software engineering. I prefer a
want? lifestyle where I’m able to express my creative ability and be flexible
❏ What are you good at? with my work. I am good at recognizing details and technical
specifications of the computer and software within it.

Career Info that I have ❏ Develop software that is user-friendly and functional
discovered… ❏ Collaborate with others and ensure that the software has
minimal bugs/flaws
Consider: ❏ Salary: $84,712/yr
❏ Upsides/downsides of job
❏ Job duties/responsibilities
❏ Salary range
❏ Future outlook
❏ Lifestyle factors
❏ Advancement opportunities

Three employability skills I 1. Communication

possess that will support my
plan:

Consider: 2. Cooperation
❏ Soft and hard skills required
for position
❏ Personal attributes
3. Analytical

Education needed to pursue my ❏ Computer engineering degree

plan: ❏ Software development experience

Consider:
❏ Courses/training/certificates
needed
❏ Post-secondary
requirements

Post-Secondary Option
 Plan A - Schools/Training
Name of First Choice School Second Choice School
School: UBC SFU

Name of Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science

Degree or type
of training you
will receive
Example:
Bachelor of
Science

Length of the 4 years 4 years

program
Example: 4
years

Price of Tuition $5,616.90 $7,676.00

for the first year

Approx. Cost of ? ?
books/supplies
for the first year

Cost to live in Between $10,700 and $13,850 for $3,224/term

Residence two terms

Application Fee $108.00 $90.00

to apply to
program

Application January 15, 2022 January 31, 2022

deadline
Example:
February, 13th,
2020

Academic Grade 12 EFP: Literary Studies + New Media 11

Requirements English Studies 12 or English First EFP: Literary Studies + Spoken
for program Peoples 12 Language 11
(pre-requisites) Pre-Calculus 12 (minimum 67%) EFP: Literary Studies + Writing 11
Anatomy and Physiology 12, or Composition 11
Chemistry 12, or Physics 12 Creative Writing 11
English First Peoples 11
Grade 11 Literary Studies 11
Any English Language Arts 11 or any New Media 11
English First Peoples 11 Spoken Language 11
A language 11 or waiver (includes all
second language courses, including Foundations of Math 11
all Indigenous languages of Canada, Pre-Calculus 11
but excludes introductory Grade 11 One of:
language courses) Science 11
Chemistry 11 Chemistry 11
Physics 11 Earth Sciences 11
Pre-Calculus 11 or Foundations of Environmental Science 11
Mathematics 12 Life Sciences 11
 Physics 11
Science for Citizens 11
Specialized Science 12
One of:
Social Studies 11

Explorations in Social Studies 11

Francophone History 11
Any approved Social Studies 12

English Studies 12 (English 12) (min

70%)
English First Peoples 12 (min 70%)
Francais langue et culture 12
Anatomy and Physiology 12 (Biology
12)
Chemistry 12
Physics 12
Pre-Calculus 12

Other possible
occupations
with this type of
degree

Post-Secondary Option
Plan B - Schools/Training
Name of First Choice School Second Choice School
School: UBC SFU

Name of Bachelor of Applied Sciences Bachelor of Applied Sciences

Degree or type
of training you
will receive
Example:
Bachelor of
Science

Length of the 4 years 4 years

program
Example: 4
years

Price of Tuition $6,927.51 $7,676.00

for the first year

Approx. Cost of ? ?
books/supplies
for the first year

Cost to live in Between $10,700 and $13,850 for $3,224/term

Residence two terms
Application Fee $108.00 $90.00
to apply to
program

Application January 15, 2022 January 31, 2022

deadline
Example:
February, 13th,
2020

Academic English Studies 12 or English First Physics 12, Mathematics 12 (Pre-

Requirements Peoples 12 Calculus 12), Chemistry 12, and English
for program Pre-Calculus 12 12
(pre-requisites) Chemistry 12
Physics 12

Any English Language Arts 11 or any

English First Peoples 11
A language 11 or waiver
Pre-Calculus 11 or Foundations of
Mathematics 12
Chemistry 11
Physics 11

Other possible
occupations
with this type of
degree

Travel Option
Itinerary and Budget

In Word, create a table and ensure you have included ALL of the following
information for your travel itinerary.

Where:
● List where you plan to travel (be specific and list exactly which countries and cities)
When:
● What time of year/season
● For how long (in each location)
How:
● Modes of transportation (research the cost and timing
Accommodations
● List where you will be staying for each location and how many nights. Include a link
● Indicate the cost per night
Budgeting Costs:
● Anticipate food costs
● Costs for activities etc
● Phone plan (extra charges?)
● Travel insurance
● What will you need to buy before you go?
● What will you buy while you are travelling?

Where: I will travel to Canada for two weeks

3 days in B.C. (1 day in Tofino, 2 days in Whistler)
3 days in Alberta (2 days in Banff, 1 day in Edmonton)
4 days in Ontario (3 days in Toronto, 1 day in Ottawa)
3 days in Quebec (2 days in Montreal and 1 day in Quebec
City)
2 days in Newfoundland and Labrador (2 days in St. John)

When: Tofino - May 10th

Whistler - May 11 - May 13th
Banff - May 14th - May 16th
Edmonton - May 17th
Toronto - May 18th
Ottawa - May 19th
Montreal - May 20th - May 21st
Quebec City - May 22nd
Newfoundland & Labrador - May 23rd and 24th

How: Rental Car in BC - $30/day x 3 days = $90 + GST (if not

rental, calculate mileage and gas)
Train to Alberta = $200/one way ticket
Flight from Edmonton to Toronto = $800.00 one way ticket
Rental Car from Toronto to the east coast = $40/day x 6 days
= 240 + GST (if not rental, calculate mileage and gas)
Flight from St. John to Vancouver = $1400 one way ticket

Accomodations: Tofino - Wyckenwish Inn $400/night. 5 Star Hotel. Link:

Include price, links and www.wyckenwishinn.ca
reviews for EACH of your ETC….
accommodations.

Budget: (food/activities etc).

Be specific for each location
and include links for special
activities (ie: museums,
sporting events, concerts
etc).
 Work-Life Option
Living Costs and Savings Goal

Income Monthly: Yearly:

Hourly Wage/salary

Parents

Total Income

Expenses:

Rent
● List where you plan to live (either a
link or a detailed description)

Medical Insurance

Utilities

Food/Grocery

Car Insurance

Gas for Car

Car Repairs

Compass cost

Cell Phone/Internet

Clothing

Entertainment / Going out

Personal sundries

Recreation / Gym membership

Other
-parking fees
-gifts
-house supplies
-specialist fees
-eye care/prescriptions
-hair cuts
-move in costs (furniture, truck rental)

Savings
-try and save 10%

Total Expenses
Total Income MINUS Total Expenses

Write a reflection on whether your job will support your lifestyle.

● What sacrifices will you have to make?
● How will your priorities change?
● How much money do you plan to save per year? What will you use your savings
for in five years? Ten years? What are your savings goals?