Transition to Post - Secondary

Watch Livestream Recording: Supporting Indigenous, Black, Racialized, and 2S&LGBTQ+ Students in the HDSB on their Post-Secondary Journey
Exploring post-secondary resources, programs and supports for Indigenous, Black, Racialized and 2S&LGBTQ+
(Originally streamed Dec 3, 2025)

Watch Livestream Recording: Halton Industry Education Council (HIEC)
Exploring Halton labour market needs and the range of supports and services from HIEC
(Originally streamed April 24, 2025)

Watch Livestream Recording: Fund Your Future hosted by Sheridan
Funding your future as a post-secondary student (regardless of your post-secondary destination)
(Originally streamed March 20, 2025)

Watch Livestream Recording: Pathway Planning with Ontario Colleges
The wide range of programs and credentials offered by Ontario Colleges, including highlighting key features of the ontariocolleges.ca
(Originally streamed February 11, 2025)

Watch Livestream Recording: Discover Post-Secondary Pathway Options with ONTransfer
How students can explore post-secondary program pathways to save time, money and earn multiple credentials.
(Originally streamed January 16, 2025)

Watch Livestream Recording: Discover myBlueprint: Empowering your Student's Pathway Planning
How families can use myBlueprint to support their student’s pathway planning.
(Originally streamed December 12, 2024)

As students in senior grades prepare for graduation with Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), they enter an exciting yet challenging time in their pathway planning. Secondary school guidance counsellors support students with their post-secondary planning and research to make the transition easier. 

Education and career planning occurs throughout high school during specific classes (e.g., grade 10 career studies), during course selection, with class visits or assemblies, and during individual consultations. Throughout grade 12, there is a specific emphasis on post-secondary planning including:

• Reviewing achievement and progress towards completion of graduation requirements
• Providing information about post-secondary opportunities (Apprenticeship, College, University, and Workplace)
• Sharing post-secondary planning resources and application information within Ontario
  (Students interested in applying to post secondary opportunities outside of Ontario are advised that timelines and processes vary by province and country; ensure you can meet these deadlines by completing your research​.)
• Providing information and strategies about financial planning for post-secondary (e.g. scholarships, OSAP)

myBlueprint: Online Pathway Planning Tool

myBlueprint is a comprehensive Education and Career Planning online tool that all HDSB students have been using since grade 7.  HDSB students login into their myBlueprint account using their HDSB credentials (student instructions) and families can also create an account (family instructions).  

MyBlueprint has many tools for students and families for forwards and backwards planning:

• Who Am I? Surveys - to learn about your interests and strengths
• High School Planner - to plan secondary courses, review graduation requirements, and explore eligibility for post secondary programs
• Post Secondary Planner - to learn about post secondary opportunities in Apprenticeship, College, University, and Workplace
• Occupations - to explore occupations and related occupations 
• Money and Budgets - to support financial planning 
• Job Search - create resumes, cover letters, and search for employment opportunities