This course prepares students to make successful transitions to postsecondary destinations as they investigate specific post-secondary options based on their skills, interests, and personal characteristics.
Courses Type: Open Preparation
Prerequisite: None
Designing Your Future is a course specifically created to help students prepare for their transition into the world of work. Throughout this course, students will have multiple opportunities to identify and improve upon their existing skill sets. They will then learn how to turn these skills into job prospects in the real world. The course concludes with the creation of a resume, cover letter and practical portfolio, which students can use to propel them further along the path to their dream job.
GWL3O Online Course Outline and Timeline
Below is the suggested sequence of course unit delivery as well as the recommended number of hours to complete the respective unit. For complete details of targeted expectations within each unit and activity, please see each Unit Overview found in the GWL3O course profile.
| Unit Order | Unit Name | Suggested Time |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Personal Knowledge and Management Skills | 20 Hours |
| Unit 2 | Interpersonal Knowledge and Skills | 20 Hours |
| MID SEMESTER POINT | ||
| Unit 3 | Exploring Opportunities | 20 Hours |
| Unit 4 | Preparation for Transitions and Change | 25 Hours |
| Unit 5 | Course Summative (Portfolio) | 25 Hours |
| View Sample GradebookTotal | 110 Hours |
Please note, as per Ministry guidelines, OVS has a mandatory 14 day minimum requirement for student enrollment to be eligible for a midterm report card and 28 days enrollment to be eligible for a final report card.
Fundamental Concepts Covered in Grade 11 Career Online Course
The Guidance and Career education program plays a central role in secondary school by providing studens with the tools they need for success in school, in the workplace, and in their daily lives. In particular, the curriculum focuses on skill development that will help students better manage their time, resources, and dealings with other people to improve their opportunities for success both in school and in their future lives. Courses in this program actively involved students in research, inquiry, problem-solving, and decision making processes related to planning for postsecondary education, training, or work. The goals of the guidance and career education program are to enable students to: – Understand concepts related to lifelong learning, interpersonal relationships, and career planning; – Develop learning skills, social skills, a sense of social responsibility, and the ability to formulate and pursue educational and career goals; – Apply this learning to their lives and work in the school and community.