Gap Years and Apprenticeships — What’s in YOUR Future?
Gap years and apprenticeships are a couple of things you may be considering when thinking about what to do after high school.
Why not join us at the North York Central Library for the start of our Generation Next Series? We will have speakers on such topics as The Gap Year Alternative and What You Need to Know and Apprenticeships: Earn as You Learn!
So, what is a gap year? It is a break from normal routine, a time you can use to decide what you want to do with the rest of your life, or a time for adventure, exploration, travel, work abroad, volunteering, and personal growth.
Sometimes you need that break after high school or after college or university. Michelle Garbacz, from mygapyear.ca will talk about the benefits and pitfalls of taking a gap year and give suggestions on things to do and to consider in planning a gap year.
What about apprenticeships? They provide a great opportunity to gain practical experience–and earn a salary at the same time as you earn your diploma! Professor Angelo Palantzas, from George Brown College, will discuss some of the apprenticeship training available for construction and the industrial trades. You can also check out such websites as apprenticetrades.ca and red-seal.ca for current information about apprenticeship programs accross Canada and interprovincial standards.
The Gap Year Alternative: Thursday, April 19
Apprenticeships: Tuesday, April 24
The third in our series, Juggling Student Loans, Credit Card Debt, & an Entry Level Salary, will be presented Tuesday, May 1, by financial advisor Anthony Romano.
All take place in the Auditorium at the North York Central Library, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and you can either register in person, on the 4th floor, or call 416-395-5613.
Some other books for you to check out:
2 thoughts on “Gap Years and Apprenticeships — What’s in YOUR Future?”
It’s a shame I missed this. It sounds like it would have been really good.
Hi, Caitlin,
I am sorry you missed the program, but you can check out the books and websites listed in the blog. Also, keep an eye open for upcoming programs and our Generation Next Series for Spring 2013. You can also check out the library’s Career & Job Search Help blog: https://blogs.tpl.ca/jobhelp/