The LKDSB Pathways Program

• All students will eventually join the workforce and the LKDSB Pathways Program is designed to provide opportunities to allow students to research, explore and make informed decisions regarding their own secondary education; plan an appropriate post-secondary destination (Apprenticeship, College, University or Work) and potential career opportunities
• Pathways enables students to examine their skill sets, interests and hobbies and determine related career opportunities for exploration
• The program also encourages regular re-assessment of skills and interests and re-evaluation the pathway.  Flexibility is built into our program to allow for students to acquire new skills and interests as they grow and mature. 
• The local community plays an important role in the LKDSB Pathways Program

Step 1 – KNOW YOUR COMMUNITY

• Students will gain knowledge of their own  skills, interests and abilities by completing self-assessments
• Community members may wish to discuss the skills, strengths and interests required in particular career areas with students via guest speaking in a local school and/or acting as a mentor for a student
• Community members may wish to assist students in the research and exploration of the many local resources, services and employment opportunities

Follow one of the links below, or use the ‘Links’ from the main menu, to begin to explore local and other employment related resources, services and programs:

» Job Connect
Job Connect is dedicated to delivering youth employment programs by providing employment placements through a pre-screening process. Eligible participants are then monitored. Reimbursement of a portion of the participants wages is then paid to the trainee for a fixed term to defray training costs.

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» Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Learn more about the Ministry initiatives, apprentice, post secondary oppurtunities, OYAP, and much more.

» Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
The Department of Human Resources and Skills Development is responsible for providing Canadians with the tools they need to thrive and prosper in the workplace and community. The HRSDC supports human capital development, labour market development. HRSDC supports students.

» Statistics Canada
Statistical profile of all communities in Canada drawn from the 2001 Census of Population. The data provide a snapshot of communities and related areas.


» National Occupational Classification
The National Occupational Classification sytem is the authoritative resource to look up occupational information in Canada. The NOC is used to understand the jobs found throughout Canada's labour market.

» Apprenticeship Information
View a list of helpful online resources for apprenticeships.

» Jobs Etc.