After high School

There are four post-secondary options for you to consider after graduation:

Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship is paid work-based training combined with post-secondary education. Apprentices spends most of their time learning on-the-job skills under the direction of a skilled professional. They spend much less time in a classroom setting.

College
College can offer you a range of choices focused on specific occupations:

• certificate programs that take one year or less to finish
• diploma programs, two or three years
• apprenticeship and certification programs for skilled trades
• programs that lead to a bachelor degree
• concurrent programs with universities, that let you earn a university degree and a college diploma at the same time

University

• undergraduate programs leading to a bachelor degree
• graduate programs leading to master's and doctorate degrees
• continuing education programs and certificates, including distance and part-time programs
• concurrent programs with colleges, that let you earn a university degree and a college diploma at the same time

Work
There are many jobs you can start right after graduating that offer on-the-job training . The key to success is finishing high school.

Need help deciding?
Toronto Public Library's Career Bookmarks website gives you career descriptions and career videos and much more .

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