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Ontario College Information Fair
Toronto event for high school students, adult learners, teachers, guidance counselors and parents gathering information on college programs, as well as career specific information from professional organizations.
Choosing Your Course for Life After High School
Link to information concerning: next steps after high school; workplace information; job prospects for graduates; paying for your postsecondary education; and more.
Employment Profile
Ontario Job Futures presents labour market profiles for 190 occupations. Each profile covers the following information: description, main duties, education/training, employment prospects, occupational characteristics, and a selected listing of web sites for more information. Each of these elements is explained in more detail below.
Summer Jobs Programs - Students
Whether you want to find a job, start your own business, or come and work for the Government of Ontario this summer, there's lots of work available through Ontario's summer jobs programs.
Students' Costs
Approximate living and tuition expenses when studying at a college or university in Ontario.
Ontario Postsecondary Transfer Guide (ONTransfer)
An online searchable database of collaborative programs, agreements and credit transfer policies between Ontario universities and colleges.
Ontario Colleges
Centralized application service for Ontario’s 28 public colleges and the more than 4500 programs they offer.
Career Centre - Ryerson University
Ryerson students and alumni can access the tools and guidance that they need for career planning and/or job searching.
Service Canada Centres for Youth (SCCY) - Service Canada
For youth and students who require career advice and information. SCCY services include: job postings; one-on-one job counselling; resume and cover letter assistance; free access to the Internet, telephones, fax and photocopier; and more.
Student Financial Services - York University
Fees - Government financial aid - Scholarships, awards and bursaries - Employment - Financial advising - Refunds - Interactive services - Student Client Services - Registrar's office.
Career Services - University of Waterloo
Their mission is to educate and motivate all UW students and alumni to develop and take action to achieve current and future career goals. Find information on workshops, events, resources, jobs, and appointments.
Home Tutoring - Whizkids (Toronto)
Specializes in home tutoring for students from grade 3 to 12 in math, science, English, French and computer training. They also provide university students with tutoring in math. (Fees apply)
Counselling Services - Sheridan College
Assistance provided to students to help them achieve their personal and academic goals.
Centre for Students with Disabilities - Algonquin College
The Centre provides guidance in developing education support services to students with disabilities, to help students become independent learners in the College environment.
Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
Gateway for financial aid information for Ontario students. Get started by registering or login to apply online or check the status of your application. Also includes the A-Z list of student aid (30% off Ontario tuition, grants, scholarships, bursaries and loans).
Youth Employment Service (YES) - Toronto
Helps youth and adults find a job and/or start a business. They have a both a resource and business centre, and they offer various job search programs including XCEED and XCELL that provides help for people who have barriers to getting or keeping a job.
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
Ontario high school students can begin their training as apprentices while enrolled in secondary school. Complete your high school diploma and also get apprenticeship training towards certification or journeyperson status in a skilled trade.
Laurentian University (Sudbury)
Located in Sudbury, the university offers undergraduate degrees in Arts, Science, and Liberal Science and graduate degrees in Humanities, Science and Engineering and Social Science, as well as MBA and MSW programs.
Ontario-Quebec Summer Student Job Exchange Program (OQEP) - Ontario Public Service
This program allows students from Ontario with a minimum of one-year university to work in the province of Quebec. This is an opportunity for university students to improve their French language skills, and experience the Quebec culture, while working in government ministries and agencies related to their field of study.
Story Arts Centre - Centennial College
Located in Scarborough and East York, this is a career centred, media-education, and training facility. A campus of Centennial College, the Centre provides a lab/studio environment for students.
SkillsZONE - Sample Activity Database
Use classroom activities that make explicit reference to Essential Skills, work habits and tasks from everyday life and the workplace to help learners connect what they are doing now to what they want to do in the future.
Summer Company - Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade
As a Summer Company entrepreneur, you?ll receive hands-on business coaching and mentoring from local community business leaders who will help make your Summer Company a success. If your application is accepted, you will be eligible to receive up to $1,500 to put toward start-up costs and up to $1,500 upon successful completion of the program.
Specialist High Skills Majors (SHSM)
The SHSM is a ministry-approved specialized program that allows students to focus their learning on a specific economic sector while meeting the requirements for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma and assists in their transition from secondary school to apprenticeship training, college, university, or the workplace.
Student Life Expo
Canada’s largest post-secondary education and lifestyle event for high school students.
Campus Starter
For students seeking to further their education and career choices after high school. View virtual tours, search Canadian universities and colleges, compare undergraduate programs, admission requirements, scholarship details, academic life, and check out the latest campus news.
Girl Guides of Canada - Scholarships
Find out about scholarships for active Members who are starting or continuing their post secondary education.
Canadian and International Scholarship Programs - Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
These programs will be of interest to Canadian students wishing to study abroad, foreign students wishing to study in Canada, and academic post-secondary institutions.
myBlueprint
Identify your learning style and discover secondary school courses and post-secondary options that match your interests. (Requires activation key from school)
College Pro
Learn about summer painting and franchise manager opportunities with this residential painting company.
Academic Invest
This site helps solving affordability and job availability problems by creating awareness for students of potential career fields as well as current and upcoming opportunities within those fields. It is also a venue for information on available scholarships, grants, bursaries and awards to assist students with funding their education.
Public Service Commision of Canada (PSC)
As a service to Canadian citizens at home and abroad, the Public Service Commission of Canada presents international organizations who are posting vacancy notices.
Academic Invest
Student and graduate job board, as well as an extenive listing of careers that can be pursued based on a student's major.
Workopolis Student Jobs
Working in partnership with university and college career centres, this web site features recruitment campaigns, employment opportunities, and the latest in career planning information for students and recent graduates.
MonsterTRAK
This job listing and resume database service is targeted to university and college students and alumni. A Career Guide and Virtual Interview are among the tools available to help you with your job search.
Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers (CACEE)
Find recruitment information, upcoming events, professional development opportunities and other services for students, career services professionals and employers.
deal.org
Education, banking, résumés, jobs, and becoming independent: it can all be a bit overwhelming. This on-line magazine provides articles, tools and links to help you sort through the new opportunities and responsibilities.
Books4Exchange.com
Purchase or sell your used college and university textbooks at this virtual marketplace.
CO - Career Options - High School Edition
A career information magazine that has been written for high school students.
Career Options
Career Options magazine is a student resource that includes vital career tips from the experts, industry profiles, a career search section, co-op and internship information, and much more.
Find a Job Central - Council Work Exchanges
Students and recent graduates wanting to work in the United States can find information on the seasonal summer Work & Travel program, or for career-related positions, explore the possibilities of Internship USA.
NORCAT (Northern Centre for Advanced Technology Inc.)
Offers a variety of health and safety Internet based training programs including: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS); Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG); Lift Truck Awareness; Office Safety Awareness; Asbestos Awareness; special courses for young employees and summer students; and other programs.
Scientists in School
The aim of this non-profit organization is to inspire greater understanding and interest in science in elementary classrooms through "hands-on" methods. Mentoring is available for elementary teachers, both in their classrooms and through teacher workshops.
NRC Employment Program - National Research Council (NRC)
The NRC Student Employment Program provides students with practical career-related experience in research and development, library sciences, communications, marketing and other areas.
Lattitude Global Volunteering
Lattitude Global Volunteering is an international youth development charity. Our mission is to educate and develop young people worldwide by providing inclusive opportunities for them to make a positive difference to the lives of others through a distinctive, challenging, structured and supported international volunteering experience in a culture and community different from their own
Find a Service Canada Centre for Youth (SCCY) Near You - Service Canada
Looking for a summer job? SCCYs provide a variety of services, free of charge, to help students improve their job search skills and acquire meaningful employment. They also help employers find enthusiastic summer help.
Campusaccess.com (CA)
If it is of interest to Canadian students, you will find it here! Access information about schooling options, employment, internship opportunities, starting a business, and more. CA Experts are available to answer your questions online.
SchoolFinder.com
Find admission requirements, costs, programs and contact details for more than 700 Canadian universities and colleges. Search by keyword for programs, schools, careers and scholarships.
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