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Use this section as your career compass – pointing you to a range of programs and
supports for youth and new professionals provided by the Ontario government and
its many partners. Scroll through these resources and see what looks useful to you.
We have provided direct links to other websites.
Not sure what kind of career you want?
The Council of the Federation Secretariat
is now accepting applications from across Canada for its 2013/2014 Youth Internship
Program. Located in Ottawa, this paid internship begins in July 2013 and continues
for a period of 12 months. Applicants must be aged 25 and under, have graduated
from an undergraduate or graduate program at a recognized university, and be legally
able to work in Canada. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in Canadian politics
and federalism, and be able to communicate in English and French. The application
deadline is May 9, 2013. For more information or to download an
application form, please go to www.councilofthefederation.ca.
Youth Connect There are numerous services
available in Ontario to help youth get ahead. This site directs you to a host of
them. It covers everything from personal challenges to education to finding a job
or getting a driver's license.
Ontario Skills Passport
The Ontario Skills Passport (OSP) provides clear descriptions of the Essential Skills
and work habits important for work, learning and life. Essential Skills are used
in virtually all occupations and are transferable from school to work, job to job
and sector to sector.
Ontario Job Futures
A publication providing information on the trends and future outlook for 163 occupations
common in Ontario; a joint initiative of the Ontario and Canadian governments.
Choosing Your Occupation
in Ontario Opening Doors helps you understand Ontario’s workforce trends.
There is information for immigrants and internationally trained professionals, employers,
students, job-seekers and guidance counselors.
Employment Ontario
Learn about employment, education, skills, experience and training services offered
in Ontario and find services offered in your area.
The website connects people looking for work with employers looking for workers.
Ontario WorkInfoNet
Connects to hundreds of sites with job and career information for Ontario residents.
Distance Education The Independent Learning
Centre offers help to make smart choices on education, training and career options.
Ontario Legislature Internship Programme
A 10-month internship for recent university graduates provides practical experience
in the day-to-day work of the Legislature.
Thinking of starting your own business?
Summer Company Program Helps students start-up and run their own summer
businesses; offers hands-on business coaching, mentoring, and awards of up to $3,000
Northern Ontario
Young Entrepreneur Program Providing young entrepreneurs (aged 18-29) the
opportunity to develop business skills while assisting them with starting their
own enterprises in the North
Your Guide to Small Business Everything you need to know to start up and
run your own venture in Ontario
Small
Business Enterprise Centres Entrepreneurs are provided with easy access
to business consulting services and information covering management, marketing,
technology and financing
Services for Business
Provides business clients with the opportunity to register or renew their business,
change their business information, apply for provincial and federal programs, and
subscribe to a business information service
Business Plan Wizard A fun and interactive online e-learning application
that teaches secondary school students how to develop a business plan. The Business
Plan Wizard also helps introduce entrepreneurship to students as a career option.
Canada Business Ontario Provides access
to accurate, timely and relevant information on federal and provincial business-related
programs, services and regulations
Supporting Women’s
Entrepreneurship Ontario Women’s Directorate works with business leaders
and community organizations to encourage and support female entrepreneurship
More
Info on Entrepreneurship Ontario Government website with lots of links.
Are you a newcomer or internationally trained professional?
Ontario Internship Program
A paid, entry-level employment opportunity for recent college/university
graduates that offers you career development in key professional fields across the
Ontario Public Service. Internships are offered in Business and Financial Planning,
Communications, Human Resources, Information and Information Technology, Labour
Relations, Policy Development and Program and Service Delivery.
Ontario Legislature Internship Programme
A 10-month internship for recent university graduates provides practical experience
in the day-to-day work of the Legislature.
Ontario Job Futures
Provides the most recent labour market information available in a range of occupations;
also provides useful information for internationally trained individuals seeking
to pursue their occupation in Ontario
Prepare To Work in Ontario
A guide for new arrivals in Ontario with helpful suggestions on how to find work
and make the best use of Ontario’s services
Newcomers to Ontario Information and resources
on living and working in Ontario
Career
Maps for Internationally Trained Individuals Career Maps provide detailed,
step-by-step information on the assessment process, examinations and costs involved
for licensing and certification requirements, and a summary of labour market conditions
Academic Credential
Assessment for Internationally Trained Individuals An academic credential
assessment is a tool to help you show employers, regulators and educational institutions
in Ontario that your degree, diploma and schooling are of a level equivalent to
Canadian standards
A Guide for Foreign-Trained
Tradespeople Helps trades people to obtain recognition of their trade qualifications
and experience, or to enter an apprenticeship
English as a Second Language/French
as a Second Language Resources on existing ESL/FSL programs
Have you considered the skilled trades?
Earning
and learning through apprenticeship Thinking about an apprenticeship? Find
out more here
FAQs for Apprentices
More information about apprenticeship
Loans for Tools Program
Offers new apprentices a loan to help them buy the tools and equipment they need
to perform the trade in which they are registered
What do you know about workplace safety?
Young workers
Information from the Ministry of Labour on employment laws and protection of health
and safety at work
Young Workers Awareness Program This program
of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board promotes workplace safety for youth
on the job.
