Orientation guide for newcomers to New Brunswick - Government of ...
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Be<strong>for</strong>e enrolling, you should think aboutyour skills and talents and the job market.You should also thoroughly investigate theschool. Ask a number <strong>of</strong> important questions:• is the school registered under the <strong>New</strong><strong>Brunswick</strong> Occupational Training Act? Thisact provides some protection <strong>for</strong> studentsin case the school closes be<strong>for</strong>e theirstudies are finished. A list <strong>of</strong> registeredinstitutions may be found at:• www.gnb.ca/0368/pota-lst.pdfOr write:The Department <strong>of</strong> Post-SecondaryEducation, Training and Labour,Chestnut Complex,470 York St.,Frederic<strong>to</strong>n, NBE3B 3P7• www.gnb.ca/0105/index-e.asp• what percentage <strong>of</strong> the school’s graduatesfind jobs? What percentage find jobs in thefield <strong>of</strong> work they studied at the school?The school should be able <strong>to</strong> provide thisin<strong>for</strong>mation;• what percentage <strong>of</strong> students complete theirprogram <strong>of</strong> study? The school should beable <strong>to</strong> provide this in<strong>for</strong>mation as well;• is the school accredited, if necessary, by thepr<strong>of</strong>essional association that governs yourchosen pr<strong>of</strong>ession? For example, <strong>to</strong> workas a dental assistant in <strong>New</strong> <strong>Brunswick</strong>, youmust graduate from a training institutionaccredited by the Commission on DentalAccreditation <strong>of</strong> Canada. Find out what thetraining and licensing requirements are <strong>for</strong>your pr<strong>of</strong>ession and make sure the schoolyou choose meets them;• are the school’s facilities and equipment up<strong>to</strong> date? Ask <strong>to</strong> sit in on a class and / or takea <strong>to</strong>ur <strong>of</strong> the school;• have you thought about all the costs?There may be many costs such as booksand student or equipment fees in addition<strong>to</strong> tuition fees;• what is the school’s refund policy? There arebig differences between refund policies atpublic and private institutions. Make sureyou understand the school’s refund policyand get a copy in writing if possible.• does the school provide academiccounselling or assistance if you need it?• does the school help you find a job onceyou complete the program? Some privatetraining institutions have employmentassistance programs.ApprenticeshipsApprenticeships are <strong>of</strong>fered in many tradesthat are in high demand in Canada suchas carpentry, plumbing, <strong>to</strong>ol and die, andwelding. Apprenticeships are a combination<strong>of</strong> classroom and on-the-job training.• 1-506-453-2260• www.gnb.ca/0381/index-e.asp76<strong>Orientation</strong> <strong>guide</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>newcomers</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>Brunswick</strong>
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