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How do I look for a job?
What is the Job Bank?
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How can I build a career in tech right out of school?
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Specialist High Skills Major
Skilled Trades Ontario
University Employment Outcomes, Graduation and Student Loan Default Rates
Paid internships with the Government of Ontario
Federal Internship for Newcomers Program

Get Experience

Get Experience in High School

How can I get experience by volunteering?
How do I get paid while training for a job?
How do I stand out from the competition in the current job market?
How do I make a resume?
How do I write a cover letter?
How do I prepare for a job interview?
What are references?
What is networking and how can it help me get a job?
Youth Employment Services

Navigate Cultural Differences

Navigate Cultural Differences

How do I practice community care?
Which mental health expert should I reach out to for help?
How do post-secondary schools like Queen's University support first generation students?
Settlement Agencies
Mental health services for children and youth
LGBT Youthline
Kids Help Phone
Distress and Crisis Ontario

Know Your Rights - HS

Know Your Rights

What are my rights and responsibilities at work?
What can I do if I think my workers' rights are being violated?
What can I do if I'm being harassed at work?
Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Ontario Human Rights Commission
Your guide to the Employment Standards Act
Industries and jobs with exemptions or special rules
Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
How do I make an employment claim with the Ministry of Labour?
How do I make a claim against my employer to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario?

Post Secondary

Exploring Careers

Exploring Career Pathways

Resume Help
Getting Help Finding Work
Job Listings

Accessing Resources

Accessing Resources at School

Canadian Federation of Students - Canada's Student Union
Find Accessibility Services at your College or University

Financial Literacy

Financial Literacy

Articles on Personal Finance
FCAC Budget Planner
McGill's Personal Finance Essentials Course

Know Your Rights - PS

Know Your Rights

Accessibilty for Students - Ontario Universities Application Centre
Canadian Federation of Students - Canada's Student Union
Ontario Human Rights Commission - Post Secondary Education

Recent Graduates

Timing and Access

Career Job Readiness

Job Seekers Under 30 KEYS

Job Search Preparation - Hidden Job Market

Job and Pre-employment Training for Youths 15-29
Youth Job Connection VPI Working Solutions
Find A Volunteer Centre Near You

Job Search Prep

Job Search Preparation - Hidden Job Market

The Value of Networking
What is networking?
What Canadian Employers Look for in a Candidate.

Mentoring

Mentorships
How can mentoring programs help me?

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High School

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Navigate Cultural Differences
Know Your Rights - HS

Post Secondary

Exploring Careers
Accessing Resources
Financial Literacy
Know Your Rights - PS

Recent Graduates

Timing and Access
Job Search Prep
Know Your Rights - RG

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The Pathways to the Future Tool is designed to assess newcomer youth's knowledge and skills and provide feedback to help them plan their careers and enter the Canadian work environment. After completing a quiz, job seekers receive a customized report with next steps and additional resources. Choose your pathway, take our quizzes, and get job ready!