"The Ontario Career Lab reflects what’s possible when education and industry come together to support student success. By offering meaningful career conversations at a pivotal stage, it helps students explore options, build confidence, and begin planning their futures. CODE is proud to support this scalable, equity-focused model that strengthens local partnerships and enhances pathway planning across the province."

"Career development isn’t a one-time decision - it’s a lifelong process, and it starts early. The Ontario Career Lab is meeting young people at a critical stage, helping them build the self-awareness, optimism, and agency they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world of work. This is the kind of programming that leads to better outcomes for students, schools, and society."

"Across Ontario, local chambers see firsthand the need to build strong talent pipelines that reflect the realities of our regional economies. The Ontario Career Lab helps students explore career journeys in a grounded, community-based way, connecting them with employers and opportunities they weren’t aware existed right in their own backyards. These conversations also provide hope to students for their futures as they hear about these winding paths from people excited to share and satisfied with where they’ve landed."

"At Skills Ontario, we believe in showing young people that skilled trades and technologies offer rewarding, purpose-driven careers. Our Vision is Changing Lives and Inspiring Leaders through Skilled Trades and Technologies. The Ontario Career Lab shares that mission, bringing trades professionals into classrooms to inspire and inform. Together, we’re helping students discover pathways they can be proud of."

"At MineConnect, we understand that the future of mining depends on a strong, skilled workforce—not just in operations, but across the entire supply and services sector. Our partnership with HIEC is helping to open eyes to the incredible range of careers in our industry. Through effective career coaching, HIEC helps students and job seekers discover opportunities they might never have imagined—from robotics and environmental science to logistics, communications, and business development."

"Partnering with HIEC has been a pivotal step in advancing our shared vision at OHI and ORHMA - to inspire and guide the next generation of hospitality leaders. Together, we’re making early career conversations a reality in high schools and helping students connect with the dynamic world of hospitality. This collaboration shows the power of partnership in building a sustainable and thriving workforce in Ontario."