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Career Coaching:
Discovering Future Pathways
Our Career Coaching Program supports Ontario’s Grade 9 and 10 students as they begin to consider their range of possible futures.
Through supportive conversations with people working in fields like arts and culture, finance, hospitality, skilled trades, tech, healthcare, law, community services, sports — and so much more — students can explore how their interests, values, and strengths connect to the world of work.
This is about meaningful connection, not making big decisions.
How We Support Students
Industry-Led Career Coaching
Our career coaches help students connect their interests, strengths, and skills to real-world career options, making it easier to see where their future could take them.
Explore Your Options
Learn about hundreds of career pathways, including the educational steps required and potential job opportunities in your area.
Hands-On Learning Experiences
We encourage students to engage in activities that let them experience different careers firsthand, from internships and job shadowing to volunteer work.
Build Essential Skills
Gain valuable skills like decision-making, problem-solving, and adaptability, which are important for success in any career.
Benefits for Students
Discover a Community of Support
Connect with experienced career coaches who understand your journey and can guide you with personalized advice.
Build a Network for the Future
Gain opportunities to connect with professionals in high-priority industries and learn directly from those who work in your field of interest.
Explore Your Passions
Learn how your hobbies and interests can translate into exciting and fulfilling career opportunities.
Empowered Decision-Making
Feel more confident in making career-related decisions by having a clear understanding of your options and the steps needed to achieve your goals.
Resources for Students and Guardians
Student Exploration Tools
Career Coaching FAQs
(Coming Soon)
Answers to common questions about the Grade 9 and 10 Career Coaching program.
Labour Market Insights
(Coming Soon)
Access the latest data on industry trends, job growth, and skills in demand in your region.
Career Coaching Extension Activities
(Coming Soon)
A series of interactive exercises that students can complete after their coaching sessions to deepen their understanding of career options. These activities reinforce what they've learned, encourage skill-building, and inspire further exploration of pathways that align with their interests.
Career Coaching Prep Guide
(Coming Soon)
A resource to help students maximize their career coaching sessions by equipping them with the right mindset, key questions to ask, and information to focus on, setting them up for success in their career exploration.
Resources for Guardians
Career Coaching Conversation Starters
Get tips on how to talk to your child about their interests, skills, and career possibilities in a way that encourages curiosity and open dialogue.
Parents as Career Coaches Podcast
The Parents as Career Coaches podcast aims to educate parents, and other adult allies, on how to help launch young people on a trajectory to a satisfying and fulfilling life in a better world, and how we can engage in meaningful and fruitful conversations with the young people in our lives about their futures.
Supporting Career Decisions
(Coming Soon)
Discover ways to help your child make informed decisions about high school course selection, post-secondary education, and career pathways.
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Contact Us
Have questions or need support?
Our team is here to help! Please email us, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.