Career Development

Introduction

Deciding whether to go to work, college, university, the military or an apprenticeship upon completion of secondary school is no easy task. The number of careers to choose from are endless. However, one thing is certain–good decisions are based on good planning. Choice of destination will be influenced by students’ interests and strengths, as well as, course selection and achievement. In all cases, the need to plan ahead, research, and investigate options is essential.

Career Cruising

• Career Cruising
  Ask your Guidance Counsellor for login information

Career Information

• Youth Canada - Occupations
  The links on this website lead to additional information about a wide range of occupations

Career Development Resources

• Careers Niagara
• Job Futures - Canada’s National Career and Education Planning Tool
• National Occupation Classification 
• Niagara Occupational Profiles
• NTAB Catalogues & Manuals
• Ontario Prospects - Ontario’s Guide to Career Planning
• Ontario Skills Passport (OSP)
• Ontario WorkInfoNet
• Service Canada - Labour Market Information (LMI)
• Service Canada - Training, Career & Worker Information
• VECTOR - Video Exploration of Careers, Transitions, Opportunities, and Realities
• Youth Employment Strategy
• Other Career Development Resources

Self-Assessment Resources

• Keirsey Temperament Quiz
• Mazemaster 
• Schoolfinder 3-Step Career Quiz
• Test of Workplace Essential Skills (TOWES)
• Other Self-Assessment Resources

Job Search Resources

• How to write a resume 
• How to write a cover letter 
• How to prepare for a job interview
• Niagara College Job Search Resources 

Employment Links

• BEC - Job Seekers 
• Employer Registry Niagara
• Job Bank 
• Job Gym 
• Niagara College Job Connect
• Niagara Employment News
• YMCA Employment Services 
• Youth Opportunities Ontario

Canadian Forces Links

• Canadian Forces Recruiting