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Self-Assessments

Be The Boss Quiz
Take this test and find out if you have an entrepreneurial mindset!

Work Preference Inventory

Assessment.com - Home of the MAPP Assessment
Know what truly motivates you. MAPP Motivational Appraisal of Personal Potential reveals the real you: your natural motivations, interests and talents for work.

Keirsey Temperament Sorter
Find out if you are an Artisan, Guardian, Rational or Idealist with this personality questionnaire.

Personality Type Quiz
Findo out more about your personality type with this short quiz.

"Who am I?" Career Quizzes
Find out more about your work interests, styles and preferences using this Human Resources and Development Canada site.

Career.Astrology.com
Find out what your sign says about your career skills and job needs!


Education

TryScience.org
Your gateway to experience the excitement of contemporary science with fun and exciting activities.

Canadian Geographic Magazine Online
A great site for any aspiring geographer. Take the GeoQuiz or just surf around and check out interesting articles and the latest geographic news in Canada.

Access to Media Education Society
A non-profit society - visit this site to find out more about youth that have created short films, videos and public service announcements on issues such as bullying and discrimination.

TakingITGlobal
An international organization led by youth and empowered by technology to create positive change on a global scale.

SchoolsintheUSA.com
Access information on over 2,000 accredited four year and two year colleges in the United States.

MB4Youth.ca
A site for Manitoba youth connecting you to services and programs offered by the government of Manitoba.

Provincial Ministries of Education
Link to Departments of Education across Canada.

Association of Universities and Colleges in Canada (AUCC)

Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC)

Canada's SchoolNet

National Association of Career Colleges

Canadian Vocational Association

CampusStarter.com
CampusStarter.com is an online resource dedicated to career and education information for students. Here you can access interesting features, useful tips and expert advice on a variety of topics including:
  • job markets
  • careers
  • applying to college or university
  • budgeting and scholarships
  • volunteering
  • health and nutrition
  • campus life
  • part-time or summer employment

Canadian Improv Games
non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality improvisational theatre training to teams of high school students across Canada.

CASAA Student Leadership Resource Centre
promotes and develops student leadership and activities in Canadian high schools.

Alberta Learning Information Service
career planning, learning, and employment resources.

IDP Education Australia
Want to find out more about study opportunities in Australia? Check out IDP Education Australia!

Education UK
Want to find out more about study opportunities in the United Kingdom? Check out Education UK!

Postsecondary Application Service of British Columbia
Apply to many of BC's universities, university colleges, colleges and institutions using this online service!

Ontario Universities' Application Centre
Access valuable information on applying to universities in Ontario, including applications and instruction booklets!

Ontario College Application Services
Access valuable information on applying to colleges in Ontario, including online applications and application details!

Ontario College University Transfer Guide
Find out about collaborative programs, articulation agreements and credit transfer between Ontario universities and colleges.

British Columbia Council on Admissions and Transfer
Access helpful information on transfer agreements and tips on transferring between BC postsecondary institutions.

Alberta Council on Admission and Transfer
Search for transfer agreements between postsecondary institutions listed in the Alberta Council of Admissions and Transfer database.


Careers and Employment

IBM Scitechmatics
Women working in information technology share their stories on careers in this field. A great site for youth interested in information technology careers.

Junior Achievement Canada
An international non-profit organization dedicated to educating and inspiring young people about business and economics.

Department of National Defence
Career opportunities with the Canadian Forces

Skills Canada
A not-for-profit organization providing students with information on professional opportunities available in skilled trade and technology fields.

YouthBusiness.com
A one-stop business portal site for young entrepreneurs.

Young Entrepreneur's Organization
A non-profit educational organization for young entrepreneurs.

Business Development Bank of Canada
Canada's small business bank delivering financial and consulting services to Canadian small businesses.

Job Futures 2000
A comprehensive source of Canadian labour market information.

The Young Worker Awareness Program
Promoting health and safety awareness for young workers.

MonsterTRAK.ca
Access job listings and other job search tools.

HRDC's Job Bank
An electronic listing of jobs and work opportunities provided by employers from everywhere across Canada.

HRDC's Labour Market Information
Access general and detailed information on local labour markets across Canada.

Youth Opportunities Ontario

Manitoba Youth Job Centres

Canadian Youth Business Foundation
The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) is a national organization in Canada helping young entrepreneurs learn how to start their own business.

CampusStarter.com
CampusStarter.com is an online resource dedicated to career and education information for students. Here you can access interesting features, useful tips and expert advice on a variety of topics including:
  • job markets
  • careers
  • applying to college or university
  • budgeting and scholarships
  • volunteering
  • health and nutrition
  • campus life
  • part-time or summer employment

Youth Employment Strategy (YES)
offers work experience and learning opportunities, plus information on career planning, job search techniques, the labour market, and more.

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
seeks to introduce students to skilled trades while still in high school.

Alberta Learning Information Service
career planning, learning, and employment resources.

Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training

British Columbia Industry Training Authority

Manitoba Advanced Education and Training - Apprenticeships

New Brunswick - Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification

Newfoundland - Institutional and Industrial Training Division

Nova Scotia Department of Education - Apprenticeship Training

Ontario Ministry of Education - Apprenticeships

Prince Edward Island Department of Education - Apprenticeships

Saskatchewan Education and Training - Apprenticeships


Volunteering and Internships

NetCorps Canada International
Check out these opportunities for volunteer internships in developing countries.

Action Without Borders (non-profit)

Federal Public Sector Youth Internship Program
Gain valuable experiences and skills by becoming an intern with a host federal government Department, Agency and Crown Corporation.

Volunteer Opportunities Exchange
Interested in volunteering? Check out the Volunteer Opportunities Exchange.

Canadian International Development Agency
The Canadian International Development Agency focuses on global, sustainable development. The International Youth Internship Program is available for people between 19 and 30.

Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade - Canadian Youth web site provides information on their Youth International Internship program.

CampusStarter.com
CampusStarter.com is an online resource dedicated to career and education information for students. Here you can access interesting features, useful tips and expert advice on a variety of topics including:
  • job markets
  • careers
  • applying to college or university
  • budgeting and scholarships
  • volunteering
  • health and nutrition
  • campus life
  • part-time or summer employment

Canada World Youth
Canada World Youth is a national, non-governmental organization that provides young people from Canada and around the world with the opportunity to travel, live and work in different communities, to learn about local and international development, and to gain important job skills for the future.

Volunteer Canada
Everything you need to know about volunteering in Canada!




Quelques liens pour sites de carrière et d'éducation en français

Navigation carrière et questionnaires
Dévelopment des ressources humaines Canada: page contenant 5 questionnaires qui vous aideront à préciser ce que vous recherchez dans un travail, votre style de travail ainsi que vos préférences.

Monster.ca Questionnaires
Outils interactifs pour en apprendre plus sur vous-même.

Ministères provinciaux d'éducation
Lien aux services de l'éducation à travers le Canada

Association des universités et collèges du Canada

Association des collèges communautaires du Canada

Rescol canadien

Association canadienne de la formation professionelle

L'association canadienne des conseillers à la vie étudiante
Promouvoit et développe la vie scolaire dans les écoles secondaires du Canada

Centre de demande d'admission aux universités de l'Ontario
Accédez à l'information sur l'application aux universités à l'Ontario, y compris des applications et des livrets d'instruction!

Service d'admission des collèges de l'Ontario
Accédez à l'information sur l'application aux collèges d'Ontario, y compris des application en ligne et les détails d'application!

Sensibilisation des jeunes au travail
Renseignements sur la santé et la sécurité à l'intention des jeunes travailleurs.

Monster.ca
Accédez aux listes d'emploi disponible et à d'autres outils de recherche d'emploi.

Guichet d'emploi
Liste électronique d'offres d'emploi faites par des employeurs à travers le Canada.

Initiatives jeunesse
Aide les jeunes à faire la transition vers le marché du travail au moyen de programmes et de services.

Information sur le marché du travail
Le service d'information fournit de l'information générale et détaillée sur les marchés du travail locaux partout au Canada.

Perspectives Jeunesse Ontario

La fondation canadienne des jeunes entrepreneurs
La fondation canadienne des jeunes entrepreneurs (FCJE) est une organisation nationale au Canada qui permet à des jeunes entrepreneurs d'établir des entreprises.

Stratégie emploi jeunesse
Offres des possiblilités d'expérience professionnelle et d'étude, de l'information sur la planification des carrières, des techniques de recherche d'emploi, le marché du travail, et plus.

Programme de stages pour les jeunes dans le secteur public fédéral
Permet d'acquérir l'expérience et les compétences relatives à l'emploi dans le secteur public fédéral au sein d'un ministère fédéral, d'un organisme fédéral ou d'une société d'État.

Canada bénévole
Le bénévolat vous intéresse? Voyez les possibilités de travail bénévole.

L'agence cannadienne de développement international
L'agence cannadienne de développement international se concentre sur le développement global et soutenable. Le programme international d'internat de la jeunesse est disponible aux personnes .de 19 à 30 ans.

Le ministère des affaires étrangères et du commerce international
Le ministère des affaires étrangères et du commerce international - page des jeunes au Canada, offre de l'information sur leurs programmes de stages internationaux.

Jeunesse Canada Monde
Jeunesse Canada Monde est une organisation nationale, sans but lucratif, qui offre aux jeunes du Canada et d'autres pays à travers le monde la possibilité de voyager, de vivre et de travailler dans diverses communautés, d'en apprendre davantage sur le développement local et international, et d'acquérir des compétences qui se révéleront précieuses sur le marché du travail.

Bénévoles Canada
Tout que vous devez savoir sur le bénévolat au Canada!