Career Life Connections 12: Post-Secondary Plan

Essential Question:
· How can I become more informed, enlightened, and knowledgeable about my options for
post-secondary life?

Curricular Competencies:
· Analyze internal and external factors to inform personal career-life choices
for post-graduation planning
· Explore possibilities for preferred personal and education/employment futures, using
creative and innovative thinking
· Know about diverse post-graduation possibilities, including personal, educational, and work
options
· Practice post-graduation budget planning

Typically, graduating students have a variety of post-secondary plans. You are to choose ONE of
the following three assignment options to complete, which will further your understanding
about the path you are most curious/likely to follow next year.

Follow these steps:

1) Complete ‘Plan A and Plan B’ of the Transition plan

2) Choose ONE of the three options to complete:

· Post-secondary education or training

· Travel / Gap year
· Working full-time

3) Download and complete the assignment (fillable document) on TEAMS associated with your
choice.
 Post – Secondary Life PLAN A:
MY PLAN: police officer
My Plan A:
Consider:
❏ What do you enjoy?
❏ 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
Name: Rhianne
For my Plan A, I will go to university for criminology and become a
police officer for the surrey police. This is because I want to help the
community and put bad people away.
Upsides: -Job satisfaction
-Stability
-Compensation
-Personal Growth
-Community Impact
-Variety
Downsides: -Possibly Stressful/Emotional Toll
-Long Work Hours
-Job Risks
-Work/Life Balance
-public perception
Job Duties:
-Patrolling: Monitoring specific areas to prevent and respond to
crimes.
-Responding to Incidents: Attending to emergency calls and
situations, including accidents, robberies, and disturbances.
-Investigations: Conducting investigations, gathering evidence,
interviewing witnesses, and preparing reports.
-Arresting Suspects: Apprehending and detaining suspects involved
in criminal activities.
-Community Engagement: Building relationships with community
members, providing education and support, and participating in
community events.
-Court Appearances: Testifying in court and presenting evidence in
legal proceedings.
Salary Range: -Fifth Class Constable first year including training,
$80,542
Future Outlook: -Emerging Roles
- Steady Demand
Lifestyle Factors: -Irregular Hours
-Job Flexibility
Advancement Opportunities: -A whole variety of paths you can take
once you’ve been a road cop for a minimum of 5 years
 Three employability skills I 1. Physically Fit
possess that will support my
plan:

Consider: 2.Problem Solving

❏ Soft and hard Skills required
for position
❏ Personal attributes
3.Communication

Education needed to pursue my

plan: -Minimum 30 post-secondary credits to join the Surrey Police Service
- Must complete the online application and submit a resume, cover
Consider: letter, and a copy of government picture ID.
❏ Courses/training/ certificates -POPAT
needed -First Aid and CPR
❏ Post-secondary -Class 5 Driver's License
requirements

Post-Secondary Life PLAN B:

MY BACKUP PLAN: Military Name: Rhianne

My Plan B:
Consider: My plan B is joning the military. If I don’t become a cop I don’t know
❏ What do you enjoy? what else I’m doing with my life so I might as well do something
❏ What sort of lifestyle do you respectable.
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
Upsides:
-Job Security
-Benefits
-Skill Development: Extensive training and skill development
opportunities in various fields such as technology, engineering,
medicine, and leadership.
-Travel Opportunities: Possibly working in diverse locations
Downsides:
-Danger and Risk: High risk of injury or death
-Separation from Family
-Stress and Mental Health: High-stress situations and potential for
mental health issues, such as PTSD.
-Public Perception
Job Duties:
Operational Roles: combat operations, strategic planning, and
military missions.
Technical and Specialist Roles: positions like intelligence analysis,
cybersecurity, medical services, engineering, and communications.
Training and Development: Continuous training to enhance skills,
maintain readiness, and ensure peak physical condition.
Salary:
The CAF offers competitive salaries. Your skills, knowledge,
experience and training can impact your starting salary. As a new
direct entry recruit in the Regular Force, you could earn anywhere
from $3,492 to $5,123 per month, while you complete basic training.
Once you are fully trained for your chosen occupation, your salary
will continue to increase based on your time in the military, rank and
acquired skills.
Job Market Trends: Stable demand for military personnel
Technological Advancements: Increasing need for personnel with
expertise in technology, cyber warfare, and unmanned systems.
Specialization: Growth in specialized fields such as intelligence,
cybersecurity, and medical services.
Lifestyle Factors:
Work Hours: Can vary widely depending on role and deployment
status, with some positions requiring long and unpredictable hours.
Location: Frequent relocations
 Living Conditions: Can range from standard housing on military
bases to field conditions in conflict zones.
Family Impact: Extended absences and relocations can affect family
life and relationships
Job Flexibility: Limited flexibility in terms of job assignments and
locations, as personnel must go where they are needed.
Advancement Opportunities:
Career Path: Clear advancement structure based on rank,
performance, and time in service
Specialization and Leadership: Potential to specialize in specific
fields or move into leadership and command roles.

Three employability skills I 1. Physical Fitness

possess that will support my
plan:

Consider: 2. Discipline
❏ Soft and hard skills required
for position
❏ Personal attributes
3. Leadership

Education needed to pursue my -Have completed gr.10

plan: -Canadian Citizen
-Minimum age of 17
Consider:
❏ Courses/training/certificates
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
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

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
Accommodations
● 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

Income Monthly: Yearly:

Hourly Wage/salary $80,542

Parents

Total Income $80,542

Expenses:

Rent Until I save up

● List where you plan to live (either a enough money for a
link or a detailed description) house I will be living
at home

Medical Insurance $150 $1,800

Utilities N/A N/A

Food/Grocery $250 $3,000

Car Insurance $150 $1,800

Gas for Car $90 $1,080

Car Repairs $2,000

Compass cost N/A N/A

Cell Phone/Internet $115 $1,380

Clothing $200 $2,400

Entertainment / Going out $100 $1,200

Personal sundries $115 $1,380

Recreation / Gym membership $70 $840

Other $250 $3,000

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

Savings $2,500 $30,000

-try and save 10%
 Total Expenses $29,480

Total Income MINUS Total Expenses $51,062

Write a 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?

One sacrafice I will have to make is not having a lot of time for family until I’m a higher
rank and my schedule is more flexible. Even my dad when he was undercover wasn’t
home a ton and that has definitely affected our relationship today and that’s why I’m
much closer with my mom. My priorities won’t change all that much I think I’ll just have
more focus on saving money for the necessities rather than random things I don’t even
need. I plan to save around $30,000 a year and my savings will go towards a
downpayment on a house. Once I have a house, my savings will go towards what ever I
need down the road such as RESP for my future kids.