Michael Emery

Student and adult mentor working together during a career conversation.

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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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Group of students sitting together and sharing feedback during an Ontario Career Lab session.

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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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High school student and career coach talking in a school library during a career conversation as part of the Ontario Career Lab.

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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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A group of students working together as part of the Ontario Career Lab

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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,...

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