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Career conversations open doors, and spark new paths! Join the Ontario Career Lab as a Career Coach to help Grade 9 and 10 students explore future possibilities.

https://ontariocareerlab.ca/coachsignup
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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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For #GivingTuesday, we’re inviting our community to Give Time by joining a Career Conversation.

We’ve shared a new blog about the power of showing up for young people: ontariocareerlab.ca/blog/give-ti...

#CareerConversations #Ontario #CareerExploration #OntarioCareerLab
A man speaks to a few students. There is a blue text box with 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 are seated at a table, smiling at the camera. There is a green text box with white text: "Career uncertainty has grown by more than half since 2018. Be the mentor you wish you had. Give the gift of your time this Giving Tuesday."
December 2, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Pour le Mardi Je Donne, nous invitons notre communauté à offrir de leur temps en devenant accompagnateur(-trice) en gestion de carrière.

Une seule conversation peut vraiment faire une différence.

Lisez-le ici : ontariocareerlab.ca/fr/blog/give...

#MardiJeDonne #Conversation #FaireUneDifférence
December 2, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Great week at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary School where we brought Career Conversations to the table.

We connected with students about their goals and shared resources to support meaningful career exploration.

Thank you for having us and to our amazing Career Coaches 💚
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November 21, 2025 at 7:07 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’re deep into a packed stretch of Career Conversations, running multiple each week and carrying the momentum into next month!

Yesterday’s session at Georgetown District High School brought together students with fantastic local professionals who shared real-life stories and practical advice.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Yesterday, the Ontario Career Lab brought Career Conversations to Elsie MacGill SS in Milton!

Huge thanks to the Halton District School Board and our Career Coaches for supporting students as they explore their strengths and career pathways.

#CareerConversations #OntarioCareerLab #HDSB #Mentoring
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November 7, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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We were in Acton District High School yesterday with #CareerConversations, helping students explore career pathways and build confidence in their next steps!

Thank you to our amazing Career Coaches! Want to join?

👉 Learn more: www.ontariocareerlab.ca
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November 6, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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We were on-site this week at Greenwood Secondary School (TDSB), helping students explore career pathways and connect with Career Coaches.

Become a Career Coach today.

Learn more: www.ontariocareerlab.ca

#CareerConversations #OntarioCareerLab #CareerCoaching #StudentSuccess #Mentoring #Community
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November 5, 2025 at 5:07 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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Career Conversations are underway for another school year!

This week, we joined students at White Oaks Secondary School to explore future pathways and spark meaningful discussions about careers.

Want to help?
Sign up to be a Career Coach at ontariocareerlab.ca

#CareerConversations #Education
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October 10, 2025 at 3:17 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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We honour Indigenous children, Survivors, and families impacted by residential schools.
May we listen, learn, and take action.

Nous honorons les enfants autochtones, les survivants et leurs familles, touchés par les pensionnats.
Écoutons, apprenons et agissons.

#JNVR #NDTR
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September 30, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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🎉 HIEC’s Kelly Hoey, Executive Director, is featured in Women of Influence+! She shares why career conversations help students see the future differently.

"The pressure to choose can feel quite heavy for young people.”

Read more ⤵️

#CareerDevelopment #CareerConversations
Where Passion Meets Profession: Kelly Hoey Featured in Women of Influence
Kelly Hoey's career journey and impact in career development are highlighted in Women of Influence, showcasing her leadership, lifelong learning advocacy, and innovative programs for youth empowerment...
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August 26, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Exploring a career in #electrical trades? Join us for a free 3-part virtual speaker series, Aug 19–21, 12–1 p.m. EST.

🎤 Hear from industry experts
🤝 Connect with tradespeople
💡 Get practical advice + insights

Register: www.apprenticesearch.com/news/industr...

#Electrician #Careers #Networking
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August 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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We’re proud to deliver this initiative with support from the Government of Ontario. The Ontario Career Lab is all about meaningful connections between students, educators, and industry leaders.

Interested in helping students explore their future? We’d love to connect: ontariocareerlab.ca
August 6, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Discover your path in the #SkilledTrades! We're hosting an Exploring the Skilled Trades Open House on Aug. 20:
✅ Hands-on workshops
✅ Skills ON Tech Truck
✅ Employer insights
✅ VR experiences
✅ Free lunch
🕙 10 am–2 pm
📍 5230 S. Service Rd, #Burlington
Register here: share.hsforms.com/1KwJpXHynQW6...
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July 31, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Last week, we brought #CareerConversations to Catholic Central High School summer students in #Windsor.

With every session, we’re reaching more students and building brighter futures—thanks to our amazing volunteer Career Coaches and the support of Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board.
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July 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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The Ontario Career Lab pilot in Hastings & Prince Edward counties proved that small group #CareerConversations can spark big ideas.

Over 1,500 students.
250 volunteer coaches.
90,000 minutes of real talk.

📖 Read more: www.quintenews.com/2025/07/15/3...

#CareerDevelopment #Mentoring #FutureReady
The Ontario Career Lab in action across Hastings & Prince Edward counties
Over the course of 10 separate days, the Ontario Career Lab was in action across Hastings & Prince Edward ...
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July 16, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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We brought Career Conversations to Robarts School for the Deaf in #London last week, creating space for students to explore their career goals with confidence.

Thank you to our outstanding Career Coaches for their insight, sharing lived experiences, and to the staff at Robarts for a warm welcome!
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July 2, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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On National Indigenous Peoples Day, we're celebrating the cultures, voices, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities.

Let’s listen, learn, and build futures together. 🧡

#Pathways #IndigenousLeadership #NIPD2025 #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay.
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June 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Career Conversations at Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf was a day filled with themes of #mentorship, #advocacy, and #bravery.

Inspiring stories. Thoughtful dialogue. A future-focused impact.

We're proud to reach more learners, one conversation at a time. 👏

#Careers #InclusiveEducation
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June 20, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Thanks to the dedication of our incredible Career Coaches, more than 130,000 hours of meaningful career conversations have taken place.

To each one of our generous Career Coaches: thank you. You're not just making a difference—you're shaping futures.

Want to join us? Sign up: OntarioCareerLab.ca
A young student looking back over her shoulder smiling with other smiling students in the background. The Ontario Career Lab logo with text under it: It was a great pleasure to work with HIEC and its professional team. From their meticulous selection process to the preparation of the coaches for the speeches, it was a very organized process. I am happy to have worked with them to serve society in this way."
June 18, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Career Conversations at Kennedy House Youth Centre in Ajax reminded us how powerful real stories and mentorship can be.

Thanks to the principal, teacher & inspiring Career Coaches who shared wisdom, sparked confidence & helped youth see what’s possible. 💬
#CareerConversations #Mentors #Community
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June 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM