Future-Ready: Preparing Your Teen for Post-Secondary

Speakers

Kyle Cleveland, Education and Outreach Coordinator, Niagara College

Kyle Cleveland will cover what post-secondary looks like these days, with a focus on the evolution of colleges and how their program/opportunities compare to universities. In addition he will discuss financing your education with a focus on scholarships and bursaries.

Kyle currently works with Niagara College in student outreach and education. Having previously worked at a university, he is focused on helping students understand program fit, the transition to the workforce and importantly how to pay for the ever-growing costs.

Gord Manzer, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones

One of Gord’s personal missions is to be a positive force for financial education for younger generations.  Gord will provide tips and strategies for helping young people get off to a good financial start in life and avoid some of the biggest mistakes and pitfalls that can set them back years.

With almost 20 years of experience in the financial services industry and as a Certified Financial Planner, Gord specializes in providing tailored financial advice to individuals in the trades, contractors, and blue-collar workers in the provinces of Ontario and New Brunswick.

Alumni Panel

Alexandra Peppetone, Research Associate

Alex received a Bachelor of Science, Honours Health Studies Co-op with a minor in Gerontology and a Doctor of Philosophy, Public Health Sciences with a specialization in Epidemiology and Biostatistics.

David Sprague, AI & Data Consultant, Deloitte’s Toronto Practice.

Prior to Deloitte, David was a dual-degree student at Western University and Ivey Business School. He finished with degrees in Mechatronic Systems Engineering and Business Administration.

Jessa Boers, student at Queen’s University for her Masters of Public Health

Mylissa Tom, Data Scientist Consultant, Independent Recording/Performing Artist and Singer/Songwriter

Mylissa graduated from the Statistics, Coop program at the University of Waterloo.

Mackenzie Boers, Program Coordinator, Healthy Youth Network & Marketing and Communications, Film.Ca Cinemas

Mackenzie is a Media Studies graduate from the University of Guelph-Humber. Throughout university, she was involved in the Consent Peer Educator Program, working to promote a culture of consent on campus.

Jaime Deathe, 4th year student in the Midwife Program at McMaster University.

After attending the University of Western Ontario for two years in the Nursing Program, Jaime switched to pursue becoming a midwife after a trip to South Africa where she delivered babies.

Information Stations – check back for updates

• “What’s Your Path” Portal, Healthy Youth Network – explore career profiles of local professionals
• WDHS Alumni share their experiences with post-secondary and how to help your student navigate the transition
• Hamilton Industry Education Council – learn about Career Coaching events
• Kyle Cleveland, Niagara College – get the inside scoop on getting into post-secondary
• Gina Faubert, Radiant Girls – provides advice on preparing your post-secondary application
• Canadian Gap Year Association (CanGap) – an inclusive non-profit organization supporting families and students in making purposeful post-secondary decisions by introducing and providing resources to support an alternative, experiential opportunity known as a gap year.
• Learn about future careers in Hamilton from Hamilton Economic Development experts.
• Learn how to build Developmental Assets and Developmental Relationships, important building blocks that support positive growth and future success.