Creating Pathways Assignment

Expectations:
B3 Possible Destination and Pathways
• Use a research process to compare post-secondary options
• Planning the pathway from Gr. 10 to the career
C1: Creating a Post-Secondary Plan
• Identify challenges/barriers

Instructions:
Choose a career that is of interest to you. Using MyBlueprint and other Canadian sources,
explore the pathway from your position as a grade 10 student to attaining your career of
interest.
Part A: Getting to Know the Career
Job Description:
• Job title-
• Description-
• Personality traits-
• Special skills needed-

Working Conditions:
• Hours of work-
• Age/gender/physical requirements-
• Physical layout (home, office, construction site)-
• Hazards/risks-

Wages and Earnings:

• Salary (high, medium, low)-
• Overtime (yes/no)-
• Benefits (yes/no)-
Education and Training Requirements:
• Type of training/license/certificate/education-

Part B: Post-Secondary Options

Identify two post-secondary institutions/training schools or on-the-job training opportunities
where you could develop the skills and knowledge required to gain employment in your
chosen career.
Option 1 Option 2

Post-secondary Name: Name:

institution name
and location (i.e.,
Nipissing University, Location: Location:
North Bay)

Name and length Name of program: Name of program:

of program

Length of program: Length of program:

Brief Description
(What is the
program all about)

Admission
Requirements (How
do you get into this
program?)

Courses Studied –
First Year (Provide a
list)

Why I want to
learn/train here
 Part C: Secondary Pathway
Assess your current position regarding attaining your Ontario Secondary School Diploma:
Compulsory credits
achieved (course
names)
Elective credits
achieved (course
names)
Total number of
credits
Total number of
volunteer hours
completed (and
submitted)
Ontario Secondary
School Literacy Test
requirement
(completed, in
progress, OLC
course, etc.)

Assess what you have left to achieve in order to meet the Ontario Secondary School
Diploma requirements:
Compulsory credits
to be achieved
(number)
Elective credits to
be achieved
(number)
Total number of
credits left
Total number of
volunteer hours to
be completed
Ontario Secondary
School Literacy Test
requirement
(completed, in
progress, OLC
course, etc.)

Identify the courses that best fit your focus area/career choice. List 2 possible electives that
you would consider taking in grades 11 & 12 to help you prepare for this program.
Electives 1._______________________ Grade ____________

2._______________________ Grade ____________

 Part D : Work Experience/Volunteer Experiences/External Courses
List two volunteer activities/courses that could help you gain additional skills or experience
related to your career choice.
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Part E: Challenges/Obstacles
What challenges/barriers might you experience while trying to achieve your career goal?

What are some strategies/tools you can use to overcome or persevere through these
obstacles?

Select 3 people who could help you achieve your chosen career goal. Example: teachers,
coaches, counselors, neighbours, friends, and/or relatives.
Name Relationship How They Can Help

1.

2.

3.