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 _________________________________ Name: _________________________

My Plan A:
Consider:
❏ What do you enjoy?
❏ What sort of lifestyle do you
want?
❏ What are you good at?

Career Info that I have

discovered…
Consider:
❏ Upsides/downsides of job
❏ Job duties/ responsibilities
❏ Salary range
❏ Future outlook
❏ Lifestyle factors
❏ Advancement opportunities

Three employability skills I 1.

possess that will support my
plan:

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

Education needed to pursue my

plan:

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

MY BACKUP PLAN ___________________________________ Name: __________________

My Plan B:
Consider:
❏ What do you enjoy?
❏ What sort of lifestyle do you
want?
❏ What are you good at?

Career Info that I have

discovered…

Consider:
❏ Upsides/downsides of job
❏ Job duties/responsibilities
❏ Salary range
❏ Future outlook
❏ Lifestyle factors
❏ Advancement opportunities

Three employability skills I 1.

possess that will support my
plan:

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

Education needed to pursue my

plan:

Consider:
❏ Courses/training/certificates
needed
❏ Post-secondary
requirements
 Post-Secondary Option
Plan A - Schools/Training
Name of First Choice School Second Choice School
School: Simon Fraser University (SFU) Capilano University (CapU)

Name of Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Bachelor of Kinesiology

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 $6,950 $6,288

for the first year

Approx. Cost of
books/supplies
for the first year

Cost to live in $3,360 per term $5,551 (single) per term, $4,478
Residence (double) per term

Application Fee $81 $50

to apply to
program

Application March 1st – April 15th, 2023, for fall Oct 4, 2022 – May 2, 2023
deadline (September 2023)
Example: December 1st – January 15th, 2023,
February 13th, for summer (May 2023)
2020

Academic One of English 11, one of math 11, High school graduation, minimum 60%
Requirements one of language 11, all of chemistry in english 12, C in math 11 or pass in
for program 11 & physics 11, one of socials 11. pre-calculus 12 and a pass in biology
(pre-requisites) One of english 12, one of precalculus 12 or anatomy and physiology 12
12, two of biology 12, calculus 12,
chemistry 12, physics 12, one of
academic 12.
Other possible Chiropractor, PHE teacher, coach, Chiropractor, PHE teacher, coach,
occupations physiotherapist. physiotherapist.
with this type of
degree

Post-Secondary Option
Plan B - Schools/Training
Name of First Choice School Second Choice School
School: Douglas college Trinity Western University (TWU)

Name of Diploma in sport science – Bachelor of Human Kinetics

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

Length of the 2 years 4 years

program
Example: 4
years

Price of Tuition $3,181 $742 per semester

for the first year

Approx. Cost of
books/supplies
for the first year

Cost to live in Economy $3900, Single room $5900,

Residence Standard $4400, Premium $4950-
$5200

Application Fee $36.70 $150

to apply to
program

Application January/February 2023 March of the same year for fall

deadline program.
Example:
February, 13th,
2020

Academic Minimum of C in English 12, math 11 Graduation from high school with 70%
Requirements minimum of C, three grade 11 or 12 average in English 12 and three
for program courses with a minimum C, minimum additional Grade 12 courses from
(pre-requisites) post-secondary gpa of 2.33. two TWU’s approved course list. English
 reference forms form coaches 12 70% or higher, 3 grade 11
academic courses, one grade 11 or 12
math course.

Other possible Personal trainer, strength and Athletic director, PHE teacher,
occupations conditioning coach, kinesiologist, Personal trainer.
with this type of physical therapist.
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?