Welcome to the WORKPLACE/Gap Year/5th Year Pathway Page!

You are encouraged to use the resources below as well as MyBlueprint to navigate and learn more about option for work, gap year and returning to EDSS for a 5th year!

Returning to EDSS for a 5th year

Please refer to the course selection resources in order to select courses for your 5th year.  Returning students must have at least THREE (3) courses per semester to be full time.  Students can simply log into MyBlueprint, add a planning column to their highschool plan, select courses and submit by February 28th, 2025.  Please consider the courses you need for your pathway plans and reach out to your guidance counsellor if you have questions!

Taking a Gap Year

 

What is a Gap Year? It can mean a variety of things depending on your pathway plans!  Some students opt to take a year to find work and save some money to put towards post secondary plans while others will take the year to volunteer and explore other options of learning! Still other students may look to upgrade some courses at places like St Louis Adult Learning or Conestoga College.

  • St. Louis Adult Learning & Continuing Education:
  • Conestoga College Academic Upgrading:

 

Preparing for the Workplace

Need Help Preparing for a Job?

Free Community Services:

Lutherwood Employment services.  Resume Assistance, Job Search Tools, Resource Centre, One-to-One Assistance, Self-Employment, Career Planning, Education & Training Opportunities, Group Workshops

Woolwich Community Services. Job Postings, Assistance finding jobs and help with Resumes and Cover Letters

Where Can I Look for a Job?

Ontario Government: Ready.Set.Work

Government of Canada Job Bank

Job Search Websites:

Conestoga College Career Centre

Wage and Outlook in Canada (by Province) – gives you the future prospects for specific jobs

Workforce Planning Board

This resource connects you to workforce centres in the Waterloo region, Youth Employment Strategies, and Scholarships for Youth Apprenticeships (OYAP).