Step 4 Step

Work …

Variety of opportunities exist in several sectors such as Sales and Service, Construction, Manufacturing and Business
Specialized training and opportunities are available locally by employers

Step 1 – KNOW YOURSELF

Learn about your skills, interests and abilities by completing self-assessments
Discuss your strengths and interests with your parent/guardian, teachers, guidance counselor and/or mentors

Step 2 – EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES

Use career exploration resources to investigate the many careers available
Choose a career or career area related to your skills, interests and abilities
Speak to employers and professionals working in your area of interest
Job shadow a person in the career area you are pursuing

Step 3 – BUILD PATHWAY

Use your Annual Education Pathway Planner to map out course selections related to your career area
Discuss your pathway plan with your parent/guardian, teachers, guidance counselor and/or mentors to ensure you are making appropriate choices

Step 4 – GET EXPERIENCE

Complete your 40 hours of community involvement
Discuss work experience and cooperative education opportunities with your school’s Cooperative Education / Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) teacher
Visit your Career Resource Centre to look for employment to gain work experience

Follow one of the links below to get started:

» Ontario Prospects
Learn about a variety of career options, tips for finding employment, resume and cover letter writing.

» reallyneedajob.com
Find out about service agencies in the Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk counties that meet individual employment needs. Find links on everything from getting your grade 12 to starting your own business.

» awal.ca
The AWAL database contains resources needed to search for a specific job by occupation, company, or skill. The AWAL database is updated frequently.

» workopolis.com
Workopolis is one of Canada's leading provider of Internet recruitment and job search solutions. Post your resume and coverletter online. Allow thousands of recruiters to view your resume 24/7. Search for specific jobs by occupation, location and skill set. This is a FREE service.

» jobbank.gc.ca
Job Bank is an electronic listing of jobs provided by employers from everywhere across Canada. Allows you to search by occupation or to search all jobs posted in the last 48 hours.


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Home The 4 Destinations Apprentice College University Work The 4 Steps step 1 \| Know Yourself step 2 \| Explore Opportunities step 3 \| Build Pathway step 4 \| Get Experience Grade 7 & 8 Community step 1 \| Know Your Community step 2 \| Explore Opportunities step 3 \| Get Involved step 4 \| Employer Resources Links FAQs Contact Us	Work … Variety of opportunities exist in several sectors such as Sales and Service, Construction, Manufacturing and Business Specialized training and opportunities are available locally by employers Step 1 – KNOW YOURSELF Learn about your skills, interests and abilities by completing self-assessments Discuss your strengths and interests with your parent/guardian, teachers, guidance counselor and/or mentors Step 2 – EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES Use career exploration resources to investigate the many careers available Choose a career or career area related to your skills, interests and abilities Speak to employers and professionals working in your area of interest Job shadow a person in the career area you are pursuing Step 3 – BUILD PATHWAY Use your Annual Education Pathway Planner to map out course selections related to your career area Discuss your pathway plan with your parent/guardian, teachers, guidance counselor and/or mentors to ensure you are making appropriate choices Step 4 – GET EXPERIENCE Complete your 40 hours of community involvement Discuss work experience and cooperative education opportunities with your school’s Cooperative Education / Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) teacher Visit your Career Resource Centre to look for employment to gain work experience Follow one of the links below to get started: » Ontario Prospects Learn about a variety of career options, tips for finding employment, resume and cover letter writing. » reallyneedajob.com Find out about service agencies in the Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk counties that meet individual employment needs. Find links on everything from getting your grade 12 to starting your own business. » awal.ca The AWAL database contains resources needed to search for a specific job by occupation, company, or skill. The AWAL database is updated frequently. » workopolis.com Workopolis is one of Canada's leading provider of Internet recruitment and job search solutions. Post your resume and coverletter online. Allow thousands of recruiters to view your resume 24/7. Search for specific jobs by occupation, location and skill set. This is a FREE service. » jobbank.gc.ca Job Bank is an electronic listing of jobs provided by employers from everywhere across Canada. Allows you to search by occupation or to search all jobs posted in the last 48 hours.
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