Career Counselling News

January 2023

Welcome Back!

We hope you were able to enjoy a peaceful winter vacation.

January is a busy time for high school students with final exams, extra curricular activities and new year plans. For those with conditional or full admission to post-secondary, be sure to watch your portals for due dates regarding scholarships, tuition deposits and residence applications. Also, diploma marks will be posted in your MyPass account, the second week of February. Use your PERSONAL email to access your myPass account. Are you waiting for conditional admission status from a post-secondary institution? Be sure to update your completed courses and final marks in whatever manner the institutions requires. Check your emails & watch for deadline to complete this process. Unsure, contact the career counsellor.

Reach out to Mrs. Kruchten or Mrs. Praticante for extra support.

HS+ Website

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ELAA in BRSD

ELAA - Educational Liason Association of Alberta is comprised of post-secondary institutions from across Alberta. The Canadian Armed Forces joined ELAA for the BRSD hosted events this year.

Thank you to CHSPS & ECCHS for hosting our events this year - they were very well attended!

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Ask An Advisor

Students asked great questions about programs, admission requirements, athletics, scholarships and all things post-secondary. For some, this is the only time they talk to a representative from their potential school of choice; an institution that is taking thousands of your dollars! These conversations are important and can change the trajectory of their high school planning and post-secondary education.

Thank you to all the schools and students that were able to participate.

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The events don't end here!

Most institutions host open houses and preview days in the winter and/or spring, so be sure to watch the HS+ Google Classroom for updates or check out institution websites to learn about more opportunities.

We will be booking ELAA for next year by the end of the 2023-24 school year, so watch for dates and locations!

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Career Spotlight - Insurance Broker

Insurance brokering is not a common career path that high school students consider. However, many insurance brokers will tell you that the opportunities and possibilities for career advancement are limitless. The skills and roles available in this career lend itself to many different personalities.

Insurance brokering is about helping people in different capacities and situations. Everything needs insurance to function. Homes, cars, business, luxury items all need to be insured. Brokers provide expert advice to help people navigate the complex insurance system and get the support they need. They need to match coverage with budgets and needs. They offer piece of mind to their clients and advise them on how to get back to normal. Brokers are someone to call when the worst happens, and helps people get back on their feet quickly.

Insurance is one of the most stable industries. It was not affected by a recession or the pandemic. It is a necessary part of the our economy and built on a strong foundation to build a career. When you are an insurance broker, you not only survive, but thrive, while helping others do the same.

Working in an insurance brokerage is fast-paced and varied, with several role and paths that allow people to specialize depending on their skill set. Some focus on selling coverage for homes and cars, other insure businesses. They are a necessity to helping a business run.

If you like numbers, teaching, managing projects, working with technology and most importantly, working with people, then insurance brokering could be for you.

Bow Valley College has a Business Administration: Insurance and Risk Management Diploma (2 years) where 7 of 10 requirements for their CIP designation are awarded.

Adapted from Alberta School Counsellor - Fall 2023