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Reflecting on the Impact of Career Conversations
As National Volunteer Week comes to a close, we’ve spent time reflecting on the impact of Career Coach volunteers across Ontario.
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It Starts with a Conversation
As National Volunteer Week begins, we’re taking time to recognize the role Career Coach volunteers play in supporting career exploration for students...
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Give Time This Giving Tuesday: Join a Career Conversation and Change a Student’s Future
Every year, Giving Tuesday reminds us that generosity comes in many forms. This year, we’re focusing on a resource that’s just as powerful as any...
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Where Passion Meets Profession: Kelly Hoey Featured in Women of Influence
HIEC’s Executive Director, Kelly Hoey, was recently profiled in Women of Influence for her inspiring career journey and decades of impact in career...
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The Ontario Career Lab Reimagines Career Education with Province-Wide Launch
Backed by the Government of Ontario and supported by employers across the province, the Ontario Career Lab connects students with industry mentors...
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How Career Conversations are Empowering Young People for a Brighter Future
For a lot of young people, talking to adults about their career can be stressful. The pressure to make big decisions early, the uncertainty of...
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What Students Are Saying: The Most Common Takeaways from Our Mentorship Sessions
At HIEC, we’ve spent decades creating spaces where young people can explore their career pathways through mentorship, networking, and career coaching...
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The Career Advice No One Gave You in High School
When you think back to high school, chances are you remember being asked the same question over and over again: “What do you want to be when you grow...
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Don't Be Discouraged: The Quiet Power of Career Conversations
If you've ever had a career conversation with a young person, chances are you've experienced moments when students seem quiet, reserved, or even...
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Welcome to Ontario Career Lab: Empowering the Future of Work
We’re thrilled to welcome you to the official blog of Ontario Career Lab — a space where we share insights, stories, and resources to help students,...