Career Exploration
There are many opportunities for young people to explore their career options. This can happen at school with job shadowing, career fairs, co-op placements, the Limestone Board’s Focus programs, etc. Volunteer work, part time and summer employment all provide valuable insights into what your strengths, interests, values and preferred work environments are. Below are a few websites that contain helpful questionnaires and career information.
- Service Canada - Training and Careers
- Ontario School Counselors Association
- Youth.gc (Government of Canada)
- Ontario Job Futures
- apprenticesearch.com
- Volunteer
Kingston
Don’t forget talking to people is a great way to get valuable career information. Whether you are speaking to family members or friends in the workforce, or have arranged an information interview with someone doing the kind of work that interests you, asking the right questions is the key to getting good information. This site has a useful guide on conducting information interviews:
Service
Canada - Training and Careers
Use the Search option and enter “information
interview”
We also encourage you to come in to see us so we can provide you with direct assistance in determining the career path that’s right for you.
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