A nonprofit organization that is a joint venture between industry, education and community partners in Halton Region whose main purpose is to enhance career education and help youth make informed career decisions

An innovative not-for-profit social enterprise focusing on partnership, mentorship and workforce development

• works to build stronger connections between educators, employers and the students who will make up our future workforce
• delivers an interactive and informative Career Awareness Program, facilitates meaningful experiential learning opportunities, hosts inspiring community events, and manages multiple online communities focusing on workforce development

Major programs and services:  

ApprenticeSearch.com: 

Online matching service that connects job seekers and employers in the skilled trades

• supports a variety of job seekers, including 0-year to 4th-year apprentices, and also 'non-apprentices', such as individuals looking for trades experiences and general labourer roles
• Job Coaches help ready candidates for their next role and provide candidates with necessary basic certifications, PPE and employment skills training
• Job Developers provide services to employers who are hiring, including screening/shorting listing candidates and intentional matching for posted roles on our site

Career Development Lab:  

Provides programs and services that support students as they prepare to transition into high school, allowing them to imagine a post-secondary pathway that will set them up for future success

• interactive and student-driven Career Awareness Program provides students with access to current information on a wide range of career options for a variety of learners
• program complements and extends career/life planning beyond the classroom and is designed to support students as they prepare to make the transition to secondary school

Career Coaching:

• brings career coaching services into every publicly funded secondary school setting across the province that helps students explore meaningful career pathways that match their interests by introducing career coaches to Grade 9 and 10 classrooms - supported by real-time labour market insights and emerging industry trends

Women as Career Coaches: 

An evening event that brings together young women from the community with adult mentors from all pathways

• over dinner, youth and mentors have the opportunity to engage in informal mentorship conversations, listen to a line-up of inspiring spotlight speakers, and participate in a panel discussion on career pathways

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

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