MY PLAN A: _________________________________

My Plan A: I enjoy basketball and I am good at basketball. I want to have a

Consider: lifestyle of waking up and playing basketball or working out and going
❏ What do you enjoy? to work or play basketball as a career if I can.
❏ What sort of lifestyle do you
want?
❏ What are you good at?

Career Info that I have
discovered…
Consider:
❏ Upsides/downsides of job
❏ Job duties/ responsibilities
❏ Salary range
❏ Future outlook
❏ Lifestyle factors
❏ Advancement opportunities
For my next year I will be taking a gap year and working at save on
foods or somewhere close by because I want to be able to go right
home after and workout or go to a basketball court for practice. And t
salary is decent for my age and I will live with my mom and work
aside from playing basketball. Working at save on is very convenient
and is a simple but good job that I can keep long term if needed.

Three employability skills I 1. work as a team

possess that will support my
plan:

Consider: 2. creativity
❏ Soft and hard Skills required
for position
❏ Personal attributes
3. customer needs assesment

Education needed to pursue my

plan:

Consider:
❏ Courses/training/ certificates
needed I do not need any education in order to complete my plan, all I need
❏ Post-secondary is a gap year
requirements
MY BACKUP CAREER PLAN _________________________

My Plan B: I do not have a plan b but in university I will be studying kinesiology

Consider: and working to become a sports therapist in case I cannot play
❏ What do you enjoy? basketball.
❏ What sort of lifestyle do you
want?
❏ What are you good at?

Career Info that I have Upsides of being a sports therapist is to work in sports of any kind,
discovered… but hopefully basketball, it pays well. Depending on how many
injuries you are helping with some can be up to 1000 a week
Consider: sometimes 5000 a week for as long as you are working on the
❏ Upsides/downsides of job Injury. This job leads to many promotions in this career.
❏ Job duties/responsibilities
❏ Salary range
❏ Future outlook
❏ Lifestyle factors
❏ Advancement opportunities

Three employability skills I 1. good attitude

possess that will support my
plan:

Consider: 2. carefulness
❏ Soft and hard skills required
for position
❏ Personal attributes
3. discipline

Education needed to pursue my

plan:

Consider: I will need at least 4 years of post secondary and I believe more in
❏ Courses/training/certificates med school.
needed
❏ Post-secondary
 requirements

Post-Secondary Option
Plan A - Schools/Training
Name of First Choice School Second Choice School
School:

Name of
Degree or type
of training you
will receive
Example:
Bachelor of
Science

Length of the
program
Example: 4
years

Price of Tuition
for the first year

Approx. Cost of
books/supplies
for the first year

Cost to live in
Residence

Application Fee
to apply to
program

Application
deadline
Example:
February, 13th,
2020

Academic
Requirements
for program
(pre-requisites)

Other possible
occupations
with this type of
degree

Post-Secondary Option
Plan B - Schools/Training
Name of First Choice School Second Choice School
School:

Name of I don’t know yet because I’m taking a

Degree or type gap year either way
of training you
will receive
Example:
Bachelor of
Science

Length of the
program
Example: 4
years

Price of Tuition
for the first year

Approx. Cost of
books/supplies
for the first year

Cost to live in
Residence

Application Fee
to apply to
program

Application
deadline
Example:
February, 13th,
2020
Academic
Requirements
for program
(pre-requisites)

Other possible
occupations
with this type of
degree

Travel Option
Itinerary and Budget

In Word, create a table and ensure you have included ALL of the following
information for your travel itinerary.

Where:
● List where you plan to travel (be specific and list exactly which countries and cities)
When:
● What time of year/season
● For how long (in each location)
How:
● Modes of transportation (research the cost and timing
Accomodations
● List where you will be staying for each location and how many nights. Include a link
● Indicate the cost per night
Budgeting Costs:
● Anticipate food costs
● Costs for activities etc
● Phone plan (extra charges?)
● Travel insurance
● What will you need to buy before you go?
● What will you buy while you are travelling?

Where: I will travel to Canada for two weeks

3 days in B.C. (1 day in Tofino, 2 days in Whistler)
3 days in Alberta (2 days in Banff, 1 day in Edmonton)
4 days in Ontario (3 days in Toronto, 1 day in Ottawa)
3 days in Quebec (2 days in Montreal and 1 day in Quebec
City)
2 days in Newfoundland and Labrador (2 days in St. John)
When: Tofino - May 10th
Whistler - May 11 - May 13th
Banff - May 14th - May 16th
Edmonton - May 17th
Toronto - May 18th
Ottawa - May 19th
Montreal - May 20th - May 21st
Quebec City - May 22nd
Newfoundland & Labrador - May 23rd and 24th

How: Rental Car in BC - $30/day x 3 days = $90 + GST (if not

rental, calculate mileage and gas)
Train to Alberta = $200/one way ticket
Flight from Edmonton to Toronto = $800.00 one way ticket
Rental Car from Toronto to the east coast = $40/day x 6 days
= 240 + GST (if not rental, calculate mileage and gas)
Flight from St. John to Vancouver = $1400 one way ticket

Accomodations: Tofino - Wyckenwish Inn $400/night. 5 Star Hotel. Link:

Include price, links and www.wyckenwishinn.ca
reviews for EACH of your ETC….
accommodations.

Budget: (food/activities etc).

Be specific for each location
and include links for special
activities (ie: museums,
sporting events, concerts
etc).
 Work-Life Option
Living Costs and Savings Goal (Living INDEPENDENTLY)

Income Monthly: Yearly:

Hourly Wage/salary

Parents

Total Income

Expenses:

Rent
● List where you plan to live (either a
rental link or a detailed description)

Medical Insurance

Utilities

Food/Grocery

Car Insurance

Gas for Car

Car Repairs

Compass cost

Cell Phone/Internet

Clothing

Entertainment / Going out

Personal sundries

Recreation / Gym membership

Other
-parking fees
-gifts
-house supplies
-specialist fees
-eye care/prescriptions
-hair cuts
 -move in costs (furniture, truck rental)

Savings
-try and save 10%

Total Expenses

Total Income MINUS Total Expenses

After filling out table, write a SEPARATE reflection on whether your job will support your
lifestyle.
● What sacrifices will you have to make?
● How will your priorities change?
● How much money do you plan to save per year? What will you use your savings
for in five years? Ten years? What are your savings goals?