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 development. The feature, Where Passion Meets Profession: Insights from HIEC’s Kelly Hoey, highlights Kelly’s leadership, her belief in lifelong career development, and her commitment to empowering the next generation.

In the article, Kelly reflects on her own non-linear path and the importance of easing the pressure young people feel when making career decisions:

“The pressure to choose can feel quite heavy for young people. To think that they’re supposed to have it figured out and base their course selection [on that] causes a lot of stress.”

From launching ApprenticeSearch.com in 1999 to spearheading the Ontario Career Lab, Kelly has been a driving force in creating innovative programs that connect students, educators, and industry.

“Career conversations have a measurable impact on students aged 14 to 16, and we want them to become engaged with the labour market and stay engaged — all of that is about good decision-making, good networks, and good exposure.”

Kelly’s story shows that careers rarely follow a straight line, and her leadership at HIEC continues to open doors for thousands of young people each year.

Read the full feature on Women of Influence: Where Passion Meets Profession: Insights from HIEC’s Kelly Hoey