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HIEC is an innovative not-for-profit organization that has been inspiring informed career decisions in the Halton community and beyond for over 35 years.

www.hiec.on.ca
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Happy Holidays from all of us at HIEC!

This season, we’re celebrating the stories and successes that make our work meaningful.

Check out our holiday blog to share the cheer: hiec.on.ca/celebrating-...

Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a bright New Year ahead!
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December 19, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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We’re excited to announce the date for Women As Career Coaches (WACC) 2026!

📅 April 9, 2026
📍 Burlington Convention Centre

A powerful evening of mentorship and career inspiration for students across Halton.

Spotlight speakers will be revealed soon—stay tuned! ✨

#WACC2026 #CareerCoaches #HIEC
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December 11, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Honoured to take part in today’s Ontario Business Advisory Council meeting at George Brown Polytechnic.

Our Executive Director, Kelly Hoey, participated as one of the Policy Council Chairs, helping advance dialogue on Ontario’s business climate and future workforce needs.

#Ontario #FutureWorkforce
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December 8, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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For #GivingTuesday, we’re inviting you to Give Time by joining a Career Conversation.
New OECD data show rising career uncertainty among students. A Career Conversation can make a real difference.

Read this new blog about the power of showing up for young people: ontariocareerlab.ca/blog/give-ti...
A man speaking with students. A blue text box contains white text: "40% of 15-year-olds are career uncertain, with no clear plan for their future. Be the mentor you wish you had. Give the gift of your time this Giving Tuesday." Four students seated around a table look at the camera, smiling. There is a green text box with white text: "Career uncertainty has grown by more than half since 2028. Be the mentor you wish you had. Give the gift of your time this Giving Tuesday." Groups of students are seated at tables. There is an orange text box with white text: "Fewer than half of students have interacted with employers by the time they are 15 years old. Be the mentor you wish you had. Give the gift of your time this Giving Tuesday.
December 2, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Congratulations to the 2025 Premier’s Awards honourees!

Ontario’s top college graduates continue to lead innovation, strengthen communities, and expand opportunities for learners.

We are proud to support Ontario’s future skilled workforce.

#PremiersAwards #OntarioColleges #SkilledTrades #Ontario
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November 25, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Today, we hosted co-op educators from the Halton Catholic DSB for an overview of the Ontario Career Lab, OYAP pathways, and supports we offer through ApprenticeSearch.com.
We also shared a preview of upcoming webinars.
We are grateful for partnerships that support students’ futures in the trades.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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We are at the OSCA 2025 Conference!

Stop by our booth to explore the Ontario Career Lab and ApprenticeSearch.com — resources designed to support educators and inspire students as they plan their futures.

#OSCA2025 #CareerDevelopment

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November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Yesterday was Take Our Kids to Work Day at HIEC! 🌟

Students got hands-on with career coaching, resume writing, and skilled trades workshops. Excited to see where their journeys take them! 🛠️💼

#FutureLeaders #CareerJourneys #HIEC #CareerConversations #SkilledTrades #CareerDevelopment
A panel of speakers leads a session during HIEC’s Take Our Kids to Work Day, with a screen displaying their names and headshots as students listen from tables. Four students collaborate on a hands-on cardboard activity during HIEC’s Take Our Kids to Work Day event. Four students collaborate to construct a cardboard box with legs using a make-do kit during HIEC’s Take Our Kids to Work Day event.
November 6, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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We’re at East Elgin Secondary School today for their Post-Secondary Fair, sharing resources from ApprenticeSearch.com and the Ontario Career Lab to help students explore skilled trades and career pathways.

Thank you to EESS for hosting such an engaging and inspiring event!
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November 5, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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We are at the CCEO Annual Fall Conference 2025 in #Burlington, engaging with Chamber leaders and sharing resources for Ontario’s workforce.

Our booth highlights ApprenticeSearch.com and the Ontario Career Lab, supporting skilled trades and student career pathways.

#CCEO2025 #CareerDevelopment
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November 4, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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“When I lost my job, Gateway to the Trades gave me a reason to keep going.”

This #NSTTW2025, see how Ontario's #SkillsDevelopmentFund
helps Ontarians rebuild careers with confidence.

🔗 Sarah’s story: bit.ly/49yM9uU
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November 4, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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“I applied to over 100 jobs and heard nothing. Now I have an apprenticeship and feel secure in my future.”

This #NSTTW2025, we’re celebrating how Ontario's #SkillsDevelopmentFund and #GatewayToTheTrades change lives.

🔗 Mustafa’s story: bit.ly/4nwVUNz
A graphic containing the ApprenticeSearch.com logo and text: "This program has quite literally changed my life. I wasn't given the chance to do co-op, but Gateway taught me everything about the workplace - even how to show up prepared. I now have an apprenticeship and feel secure in my future."
November 3, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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A powerful afternoon keynote at #Futures25 from the Hon. Maryam Monsef, Founder & CEO of ONWARD — “Social Infrastructure in a Leading G7 Economy: Building Capacity for a Resilient Future.”
Her insights on leadership, DEI, and resilience inspired everyone working to strengthen Ontario’s #workforce.
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October 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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We’re proud to be part of #Futures25: Forward With Focus, hosted by First Work!

Visit our booth to explore how the Ontario Career Lab and ApprenticeSearch.com are supporting career development and skilled trades pathways across #Ontario.

#CareerDevelopment #OntarioCareerLab #ApprenticeSearch
Three women stand behind a table with Ontario Career Lab and ApprenticeSearch.com materials. They are flanked by two banners, one for the Ontario Career Lab and the other for ApprenticeSearch.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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“We need industry at the table.”

Our Michelle Murray spoke with CTV News about how education and industry must work together to help youth explore the many career paths in mining.

🎥 Watch: Mining industry faces skilled labour shortages
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#SkilledTrades #MiningCareers
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October 27, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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We were thrilled to join this week’s BDC Small Business Week – Business After Hours & Trade Show hosted by the Oakville Chamber!

Skilled trades are the backbone of entrepreneurship — shaping communities, building opportunities, and driving local success.

#SkilledTrades #Entrepreneurship #BDCsbw
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October 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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We're at Notre Dame Catholic High School in Burlington for its event, Promoting Manufacturing at Notre Dame!

We’re celebrating #ManufacturingMonth by helping students explore the exciting pathways available in manufacturing and skilled trades sectors.

#SkilledTrades #CareerExploration
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October 17, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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We’re thrilled to see leaders from across Canada come together at the A Future Built on Skills: Securing Canada's Prosperity forum, organized by @fsc-ccf.bsky.social.
We're proud to be part of the dialogue.
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We’re at A Future Built on Skills with @fsc-ccf.bsky.social, joining leaders shaping the future of Canada’s workforce.

At ApprenticeSearch.com, we’re working to connect job seekers & employers to power Canada’s skilled future.

#AFutureBuiltOnSkills #FutureSkills #SkilledTrades #BuiltOnSkills
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October 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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A great close to the 2025 Canadian Chamber of Commerce AGM & Convention with its CEO Candace Laing & Ontario Chamber of Commerce CEO Daniel Tisch — insightful reflections on collaboration, innovation & Canada’s future workforce.

Proud to connect with partners sharing our mission!

#Collaboration
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October 9, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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Still inspired at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s AGM and Convention!

Today’s panel, featuring leaders from Abacus Data, Crestview Strategy, CN, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, shared valuable perspectives on Canada’s evolving business and policy landscape.
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October 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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We are at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce AGM & Convention!

At today’s Fireside Chat: Chamber CEO Candace Laing & the Hon. Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry, discuss creating more jobs, strengthening our economy & increasing Canada’s independence.

#HIEC #Canada #JobCreation #EconomicGrowth
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October 8, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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We loved seeing so much curiosity and energy at the most recent ApprenticeSearch.com open house, Exploring the #SkilledTrades Open House!

Events like this show how hands-on learning & meaningful connections can open doors for future careers.

Interested in the trades? Stay tuned for the next one!
apprenticesearch.bsky.social ApprenticeSearch.com @apprenticesearch.bsky.social · Oct 8
Our recent Exploring the #SkilledTrades Open House brought together over 80 participants for hands-on learning, connection, and inspiration in the trades.

From VR to our largest-ever employer panel, the event highlighted the power of connecting job seekers with industry.

Read more: bit.ly/4nR3YK3
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October 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Join us this Thursday evening! Every month, the Women in Skilled Trades Peer Mentorship Group brings together tradeswomen to connect, inspire, and learn from one another.

Register here: apprenticesearch.com/news/women-i...

#SkilledTrades #WomenInTrades #Mentorship #Networking
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October 7, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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We loved connecting with #OYAP recruiters at the Provincial Conference in Windsor!

It was great to share resources + present on ApprenticeSearch.com and the Ontario Career Lab, helping students explore skilled trades & find their place in the workforce.

#Education #SkilledTrades #Apprenticeship
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October 3, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Thanks to Sheridan College for stopping by!

We met with Dev Baichan (Associate Dean, Magna School of Skilled Trades + former ApprenticeSearch.com colleague) and Rebecca Isowa (Community Outreach Manager).

Together we’re building stronger pathways for the next generation of #SkilledTrades talent.
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October 1, 2025 at 2:16 PM