Counsellors & Advisors

Welcome Counsellors and Advisors

For applicants and current students who do not meet the entrance or program continuation criteria.


Got a Question? We are here for you!

We are here to support you in your role in providing your clients with accurate, up-to-date information and advice. Whenever there is a question regarding our programs and services, we welcome your inquiries. One of our Career/Academic Advisors is as close as a phone call (807) 475-6110, or an e-mail away.

Over 50 Postsecondary Programs: We offer a wide choice of programs in areas such as: Aviation, Business, Community Services, Engineering Technology, Natural Resources, General Arts and Science, Health Sciences, Hospitality, Media Arts,  Protective Services, Skilled Trades, Access and Upgrading Programs, and Continuing Education

You are a Vital Link

 Career and employment information is critical to the career decision-making process.  Whether an individual is considering a college education or completing such, the volume of information available can be overwhelming.  As a Career Advisor you are prepared to help find and use career and employment information effectively.
The Career Service Department is designed to help individuals find and make use of career and labour market information. As a Career Advisor you provide the skills and knowledge necessary to help your clientele make informed career, education and job search plans.

Passport Program

Whether someone is coming to Confederation College in the fall, or if they are unsure of what they want to do in the future, the Passport Program provides a unique opportunity for prospective students to visit the college, meet the faculty and get answers to their questions. This allows them to get to know the campus and find out what to expect on registration day.

Call us for information today!  Phone: (807)475-6110  Fax: 807-623-3956  E-mail: liaison@confederationc.on.ca

Answers

To your commonly-asked questions:

Should I Attend College or University? Now if you had a dollar for every time you were asked that question ... There are many factors to consider in your response to this question. Following are a couple of thoughts and ideas that you or your students might not have thought of ...

Practical Knowledge & Skills for Today's Workplace: Ontario's Community Colleges are more intently focused on providing graduates with the practical knowledge and skills to succeed in today's workplace. See the "Profile of a Confederation College Graduate" (PDF file)

Why not both College and University? More and more university graduates are finding that a university degree, combined with a college diploma gives them the necessary edge to obtain the job they really want.

Articulation Agreements: we have a number of formal articulation agreements between our college and various universities, where credit can given for successful program completion to reduce the time required to obtain both a college diploma and a university degree, or to transfer from one to the other.  Articulation Agreements ...

Transfer Credits: Transfer credits are awarded on a course-by-course basis to students applying to or enrolled in Confederation College programs who have earned academic credits outside of Confederation College. Transfer Credits ...

Credit for Prior Learning (PLAR): is a mechanism to offer credits for learning acquired through study, work, volunteering and other life experiences that are not recognized through formal transfer credit mechanisms. (Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition - PLAR)

Do I Have Enough Money? Budgeting appropriately for postsecondary education is crucial. To assist in this endeavor, we have a popular, step-by-step guide to "How to Plan your Finances for Your  First Year of College" (PDF file)

Scholarships & OSAP Funding: See the Financial Aid area of our website.