Guidance and Career Education

Designing Your Future (GWL3O)

Grade: 11
Credits:1.0
Type: Open
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites: None
Prepare to make a successful transition to post-secondary destinations. Investigate specific postsecondary options based on your skills, interests, and personal characteristics. Preview Course
Interested in taking this course?
  • If you are a student already enrolled in an Ontario High School, please contact your school about taking courses with TVO ILC.
  • If your goal is to earn a high school diploma or if you are a homeschool student, an academic assessment of your application must be done before choosing courses, please visit Apply Now to start your application.
CAD $40.00
$40.00
Admin Fee
Course fees are partially subsidized for most Ontario residents. The administrative fee covers the cost for us to process your application.
Grade: 11
Credits:1.0
Type: Open
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites: None
Prepare to make a successful transition to post-secondary destinations. Investigate specific postsecondary options based on your skills, interests, and personal characteristics. Preview Course

Course fees are partially subsidized for most Ontario residents. The administrative fee covers the cost for us to process your application.

Interested in taking this course?
  • If you are a student already enrolled in an Ontario High School, please contact your school about taking courses with TVO ILC.
  • If your goal is to earn a high school diploma or if you are a homeschool student, an academic assessment of your application must be done before choosing courses, please visit Apply Now to start your application.

Course Overview

This course prepares you to make successful transitions to postsecondary destinations as you investigate specific postsecondary options based on your skills, interests, and personal characteristics. You will explore the realities and opportunities of the workplace and examine factors that affect success, while refining your job-search and employability skills. You will develop your portfolio with a focus on your targeted destination and develop an action plan for future success.

Course Preview

Course Syllabus

1.1   Creating pathways to success

1.2   Knowing yourself

1.3   Explore personal management skills

1.4   What skills will I need?

1.5   PSA - Personal statement of application

2.1   People smart

2.2   Community

2.3   Group dynamics and workplace behaviour

2.4   Understanding my rights

3.1   Career suitability

3.2   Postsecondary opportunities

3.3   Human rights and workplace legislation

3.4   Future trends

3.5   Decisions

4.1   Managing Change

4.2   Finding a job that suits you

4.3   Creating my application documents

4.4   Telling your story

4.5   The application package

CAD $40.00
$40.00
Admin Fee


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