Career Guidance
GUIDANCE IN FINDING WORK
Essential Skills
Reading, writing, numeracy, oral communication, thinking, problem solving, social & learning skills accurately defined for 170 occupational profiles.
Labour Market Information
Uses data from local statistics and sources to demonstrate occupations in demand and salaries associated with posted jobs.
CAREER PATH DEVELOPMENT
Canadian Career Page
Hundreds of different career areas and skills tests. Learn about current labour market trends.
Exploring Occupations
Alphabetical list of occupations with web links to related career information.
Mapping Your Future: Planning a Career
A ten step plan geared to choosing a career and reaching career goals.
nextSteps – Career Planning
Self discovery tools lead into career options and finally an occupational path.
CAREER OUTLOOK
Job Futures – Canada
Profiles of all NOC groups, skills/education required, prospects and salaries.
Job Futures – Ontario
Information on the current trends and future outlook for 157 occupations common to Ontario.
Kiersey Temperament Sorter (Based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator)
Select The Keirsey Temperament Sorter II – an online personality questionnaire.
Occupational Outlook Handbook (U.S.)
Descriptions of job titles, working conditions, required skills/education, earnings & prospects in a wide range of occupations.
EDUCATION
Distance Education Links
Alphabetical listing of all distance education web opportunities in Ontario.
nextSteps – Education and Training
Step by step career planning/education advice.
School Finder Online
Directory of 700 Canadian universities, colleges and career colleges, admission requirements, costs, programs and contact details.
SKILLS TRAINING
Apprentics Trades
A collaborative effort between community partners in Durham Region and the governments of Ontario and Canada to deliver online skilled trades information.
WorkSmartOntario
Ministry of Labour workplace safety website for young and new workers.
APPLICATION CENTRES
Ontario College Application Services
Application processing center for Ontario’s colleges.
Ontario Universities’ Application Centre
Central bureau for processing admission applications to Ontario universities.
EDUCATION FINANCING
National Student Loans Service Centre
Information on applying for, maintaining, status and repaying student loans.
OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program)
Complete an online loan application or renewal for free.
Scholarships Canada
A comprehensive database of all Canadian scholarships, awards and bursaries. Information on loans, applications and budget planning included.
Studentawards: Free Scholarship Search Service
Database of thousands of awards for both Canadian and U.S institutions.
NEW CANADIANS’ PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION
Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials
Advises foreign individuals on necessary requirements to have their credentials assessed and recognized in Canada.
Ministry of Education. Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities – Internationally Trained Workers’ Access to Professions and Trades
Ontario’s information site for internationally trained workers.
EXPERIENCE / INTERNSHIP / VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS
CareerEdge – Home Page
Canada’s youth internship program for high school, college and university students.
Volunteer Energy – Durham Region
ONline advertising of volunteer opportunities and a volunteer referral service.
StudyAbroad
Opportunities for high school, college and university students to learn while travelling the globe.
