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Ontario Career Lab is powered by HIEC, a not-for-profit social enterprise with a focus on partnership, mentorship and workforce development.

Artificial Intelligence isn’t just changing jobs — it’s creating new ones. In this session, students will explore how AI is opening opportunities in software development, robotics, cybersecurity, health technology, advanced manufacturing, and digital business. Rather than replacing people, emerging technologies are increasing demand for creative thinkers, problem-solvers, and skilled technicians who know how to work with AI.

Careers That Shape the Future: Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Tech- March 30, 2026

Artificial Intelligence isn’t just changing jobs — it’s creating new ones. In this session, students will explore how AI is opening opportunities in software development, robotics, cybersecurity, health technology, advanced manufacturing, and digital business. Rather than replacing people, emerging technologies are increasing demand for creative thinkers, problem-solvers, and skilled technicians who know how to work with AI.

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Public service careers help shape policies, deliver programs, and support communities at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels. Students will explore roles in policy development, communications, public health, urban planning, environmental protection, and public administration.

Careers That Serve Ontario: Government & Public Service- March 31, 2026

Public service careers help shape policies, deliver programs, and support communities at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels. Students will explore roles in policy development, communications, public health, urban planning, environmental protection, and public administration.

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Electricians, powerline technicians, and energy specialists keep homes, hospitals, and businesses running. Students will explore careers in electrical construction, renewable energy, smart systems, and industrial electrical work. This session highlights apprenticeship pathways and strong labour market demand.

Careers That Power Ontario: Electrical & Energy Trades- April 1, 2026

Electricians, powerline technicians, and energy specialists keep homes, hospitals, and businesses running. Students will explore careers in electrical construction, renewable energy, smart systems, and industrial electrical work. This session highlights apprenticeship pathways and strong labour market demand.

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Personal and community service careers support wellbeing, creativity, and daily life. Students will explore careers such as hairstylist, esthetician, chef, baker, early childhood educator, and community support worker. This session showcases hands-on learning pathways. Students will see how skilled, people-focused careers combine creativity with entrepreneurship and community impact.

Careers in Personal & Community Services- April 2, 2026

Personal and community service careers support wellbeing, creativity, and daily life. Students will explore careers such as hairstylist, esthetician, chef, baker, early childhood educator, and community support worker. This session showcases hands-on learning pathways. Students will see how skilled, people-focused careers combine creativity with entrepreneurship and community impact.

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From passenger vehicles to heavy equipment and transit systems, transportation trades keep Ontario connected. Students will explore careers such as automotive service technician, truck and coach technician, heavy equipment technician, and collision repair specialist. This session showcases apprenticeship pathways and innovation in electric and hybrid vehicles.

Careers That Keep Ontario Moving: Automotive & Transportation Trades- April 7, 2026

From passenger vehicles to heavy equipment and transit systems, transportation trades keep Ontario connected. Students will explore careers such as automotive service technician, truck and coach technician, heavy equipment technician, and collision repair specialist. This session showcases apprenticeship pathways and innovation in electric and hybrid vehicles.

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Ontario’s fastest-growing trades offer strong job demand, competitive wages, and hands-on career pathways. Students will explore high-growth areas such as electricians, HVAC technicians, welders, millwrights, plumbers, and heavy equipment operators.

Careers in Ontario’s Fastest-Growing Skilled Trades- April 8, 2026

Ontario’s fastest-growing trades offer strong job demand, competitive wages, and hands-on career pathways. Students will explore high-growth areas such as electricians, HVAC technicians, welders, millwrights, plumbers, and heavy equipment operators.

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Building trades professionals construct homes, schools, hospitals, and infrastructure across the province. Students will explore careers such as carpenter, plumber, bricklayer, drywall installer, and roofer. This session emphasizes project-based learning and apprenticeship pathways. Students will see how skilled trades contribute to community growth and economic development.

Careers That Build Ontario: The Building Trades- April 9, 2026

Building trades professionals construct homes, schools, hospitals, and infrastructure across the province. Students will explore careers such as carpenter, plumber, bricklayer, drywall installer, and roofer. This session emphasizes project-based learning and apprenticeship pathways. Students will see how skilled trades contribute to community growth and economic development.

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Industrial trades keep manufacturing plants, production lines, and major facilities operating efficiently. Students will explore careers such as millwright, machinist, welder, tool and die maker, and industrial electrician. This session aligns with Technological Education, Manufacturing SHSM, STEM pathways, and OYAP, highlighting the role of automation and advanced manufacturing.

Careers That Power Production: Industrial Trades- April 10, 2026

Industrial trades keep manufacturing plants, production lines, and major facilities operating efficiently. Students will explore careers such as millwright, machinist, welder, tool and die maker, and industrial electrician. This session aligns with Technological Education, Manufacturing SHSM, STEM pathways, and OYAP, highlighting the role of automation and advanced manufacturing.

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Finance careers help individuals, businesses, and governments manage money and plan for the future. Students will explore roles in banking, accounting, financial planning, investment analysis, insurance, and fintech. This session demonstrates how financial literacy translates into career opportunities. Students will see how analytical thinking and problem-solving skills apply in high-demand business sectors.

Careers That Move Money: Finance & Banking- April 13, 2026

Finance careers help individuals, businesses, and governments manage money and plan for the future. Students will explore roles in banking, accounting, financial planning, investment analysis, insurance, and fintech. This session demonstrates how financial literacy translates into career opportunities. Students will see how analytical thinking and problem-solving skills apply in high-demand business sectors.

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Aviation careers go far beyond pilots. Students will explore roles in aircraft maintenance, aerospace engineering, air traffic control, flight operations, aviation management, airport logistics, and drone technology. Students interested in travel, technology, mechanics, or large-scale operations will discover how Ontario’s aviation sector offers high-skill, high-demand opportunities in a globally connected industry.

Careers That Take Flight: Aviation & Aerospace- April 14, 2026

Aviation careers go far beyond pilots. Students will explore roles in aircraft maintenance, aerospace engineering, air traffic control, flight operations, aviation management, airport logistics, and drone technology. Students interested in travel, technology, mechanics, or large-scale operations will discover how Ontario’s aviation sector offers high-skill, high-demand opportunities in a globally connected industry.

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Mental health professionals play a critical role in supporting individuals, families, and communities. Students will explore careers such as psychologist, social worker, psychotherapist, child and youth worker, mental health nurse, and community outreach specialist. Students interested in helping others, advocacy, or healthcare will learn about diverse pathways into meaningful, people-centered careers that make lasting impact.

Careers That Support Wellbeing: Mental Health & Human Services- April 15, 2026

Mental health professionals play a critical role in supporting individuals, families, and communities. Students will explore careers such as psychologist, social worker, psychotherapist, child and youth worker, mental health nurse, and community outreach specialist. Students interested in helping others, advocacy, or healthcare will learn about diverse pathways into meaningful, people-centered careers that make lasting impact.

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From social media campaigns to brand strategy and public relations, marketing and communications shape how organizations connect with audiences. Students will explore careers in digital marketing, content creation, public relations, advertising, brand management, journalism, and corporate communications.  Students will see how creativity, storytelling, analytics, and strategy combine in fast-evolving, high-impact industries.

Careers That Influence & Inform: Marketing, Media & Communications- April 16, 2026

From social media campaigns to brand strategy and public relations, marketing and communications shape how organizations connect with audiences. Students will explore careers in digital marketing, content creation, public relations, advertising, brand management, journalism, and corporate communications. Students will see how creativity, storytelling, analytics, and strategy combine in fast-evolving, high-impact industries.

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Modern agriculture blends science, technology, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. Students will explore careers in farming, agribusiness, food production, agricultural technology, environmental stewardship, and supply chain management. Students will learn how agriculture supports food security, economic growth, and innovation — both in rural communities and urban food systems.

Careers That Feed Ontario: Agriculture & Agri-Food Innovation- April 17, 2026

Modern agriculture blends science, technology, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. Students will explore careers in farming, agribusiness, food production, agricultural technology, environmental stewardship, and supply chain management. Students will learn how agriculture supports food security, economic growth, and innovation — both in rural communities and urban food systems.

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