After the conversations end, this is what stays with students.
Their words say it best.
This National Volunteer Week, we’re highlighting the impact behind every conversation.
#NVW2026 #CareerConversations #CareerCoaching #IgniteVolunteerism #ThankYouVolunteers
A woman wearing protective gear is working with wood on a saw. There is a blue box with white text: "Women in Skilled Trades Peer Mentorship Group. THIRD Thursday of this month. 6:30-8 p.m. Virtual" with the ApprenticeSearch.com logo.
Join us tomorrow evening for the Women in #SkilledTrades Peer Mentorship Group featuring a carpenter sharing her story and insights.
👷♀️ Connect with others
🤝 Build mentorship
💬 Be part of the conversation
🗓 April 16
⏰ 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Don’t miss it:
apprenticesearch.com/news/women-i...
#Carpentry
Five women sit on a stage with microphones. One is speaking into her microphone while the others listen.
A group of girls stand talking to a woman in a white blouse. The room is full of people.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for last night's Women as Career Coaches, another successful event!
“It was an inspiring evening. The speakers were incredible, and the energy and enthusiasm of everyone was non-stop.” — Milton Educator
Thank you for being part of this incredible community. 💜
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A row of various professionals, a couple in high-visibility protection gear, stand smiling at the camera
Thank you to the Durham Catholic District School Board for welcoming us to All Saints Catholic Secondary School last week.
So grateful to our #Career Coaches who helped students explore their futures through meaningful conversations.
Interested in #volunteering?
Learn more at OntarioCareerLab.ca
A purple box with white text: "Meet our Spotlight Speaker: Dr Shazia Akbar, CEO of Okare AI". There is a photo of Dr. Akbar smiling with the WACC logo in the bottom left corner and an image of three cartoon women in the bottom right corner.
🎉 Spotlight Speaker Announcement!
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Shazia Akbar to #WACC2026 as a Spotlight Speaker.
Founder of Okare AI and a recognized voice in Canada’s tech community, Dr. Akbar is using AI to transform lives and empower more #WomenInTech.
Join us on April 9: hiec.on.ca/wacc
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We’re grateful to Halton Catholic District School Board – OYAP for supporting Women as Career Coaches (WACC) as a Program Sponsor 💜
Their focus on helping students explore meaningful career pathways makes them a great partner for this event.
📅 Join us Apr 9: hiec.on.ca/wacc
#Mentorship #WACC2026
Grade 10 is the perfect time to start thinking about the future! 🌟
Career Conversations connect students with professionals, letting them hear firsthand how people arrived at their careers. Learning from real journeys inspires students to explore their own pathways.
Learn more: OntarioCareerLab.ca
Two students smile, looking down with a blue box and white text overlay: "March Break In-person Workshops. Join the free Ontario Career Lab's Beyond the Bell in-person program to explore careers, try hands-on activities, and discover what your future could look like! March 17&19, 2026. Open to Grade 9-12 Students" With the Ontario Career Lab logo.
🚨 Students: The first March Break Career Exploration workshop is tomorrow!
Spots are limited—register now and get inspired for your future:
👉 Sign up here: hiec.on.ca/news/ontario...
#HIEC #CareerExploration #MarchBreak #StudentSuccess #CareerConversations
Two students smile, looking down with a blue box and white text overlay: "March Break In-person Workshops. Join the free Ontario Career Lab's Beyond the Bell in-person program to explore careers, try hands-on activities, and discover what your future could look like! March 17&19, 2026. Open to Grade 9-12 Students" With the Ontario Career Lab logo.
Students in Grades 9–12 are invited to attend two in-person career exploration workshops at the Ontario Career Lab in Burlington.
📅 March 17 – Career Awareness Program
📅 March 19 – Personality Dimensions
Register now: hiec.on.ca/news/ontario...
#CareerAwareness #SelfAwareness #CareerExploration
Two students smile as they look down at their desks. A blue box contains white text: "March Break Plans? The Ontario Career Lab has you covered! Join the free Ontario Career Lab's Beyond the Bell in-person program to explore careers, try hands-on activities, and discover what your future could look like! March 17&19, 2026. Open to Grade 9-12 Students" With the Ontario Career Lab logo.
Gr. 9–12 students: Join us next Tues & Thurs, on Mar 17 & 19, for free, hands-on career exploration + personality insights.
📍 Burlington
🍕 Lunch included
💻 Devices available
Learn more about workshops & register: forms.gle/WeembL1cByMM...
#MarchBreak #CareerExploration #CareerPathways #Students
A purple box with white text: "1 month until #WACC2026. Thursday April 9, 2026. Burlington Convention Centre." With the WACC logo.
The countdown is on! 1️⃣ month until Women as Career Coaches 2026!
🌟 Students: Gain career insights from community mentors.
💡 Mentors: Share your journey & inspire the next generation.
🔗 Register now: hiec.on.ca/wacc?utm_sou...
#WomenSupportingWomen #Mentorship #CareerConversations
A group of people, the Career Coaches for this session, stand in a school hallway, smiling at the camera.
Students are seated around a table, listening to a man speak.
A room with books lining the wall is filled with multiple tables full of students.
Students at Aldershot District School took part in Career Conversations yesterday, connecting with volunteer Career Coaches from their community.
“This is just super cool. I think it's a unique way for students to learn about unique career paths from coaches who live in their communities!” -Teacher
Students can make the most of #MarchBreak with Ontario Career Lab’s FREE Virtual Career Accelerator:
✅ 25 live industry panels
✅ Resume, interview & job search sessions
✅ Career planning + future jobs insights
✅ Small-group “Ask a Career Coach” sessions
🔗 ontariocareerlab.ca/march-break-...
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A woman sits at a table, speaking with students gathered around her. Behind them are groups of other students at multiple tables.
We recently brought Career Conversations to St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Secondary School, helping students connect classroom learning to real-world pathways.
💬 “Event was well organized and a great segue for my geo careers class.”
Career exploration that meets students where they are.
A white quote bubble is displayed on a purple square. The text reads: "Meeting my mentor at WACC made me excited about my career path. I didn't know this was even an option for me!" - Women As Career Coaches Student Attendee. With the WACC and HIEC logos in the bottom right corner.
What do students say about WACC?
“Talking to a mentor helped me feel more confident about my future.” – Student
At #WACC2026, students connect with inspiring women, explore career pathways, and leave feeling empowered.
📢 Join us on April 9: hiec.on.ca/wacc?utm_sou...
#CareerConversations #Mentor
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A woman is sitting at a table surrounded by several students listening to her talk.
560 students. 2 days. One adaptable model.
Career Conversations at White Oaks Secondary School in Oakville this week show how impactful career exploration can scale—without losing what makes it meaningful.
#CareerConversations #CareerEducation #Ontario #Education
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We’re happy to share this story from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Academy highlighting Career Conversations in action!
Great to see students exploring pathways and building confidence in their futures.
Read more: www.tcdsb.org/o/stjoanofar...
#CareerConversations #CareerExploration #Education
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A woman in a red blazer is speaking with students seated around her at a table. Behind them is a room full of students seated at tables with adult professionals.
A row of people is lined up, standing side by side; they are the professionals pulled from the local community volunteering as Career Coaches.
Career Conversations reach #Peel Region!
Thanks to St. Augustine CSS in Brampton for an engaging session with students and Career Coaches.
We appreciate the support of the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board as these conversations continue across #Ontario.
#CareerExploration #Youth
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A man is seated at a table surrounded by students. There are other tables by them full of students. The walls are lined with bookshelves.
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Career Conversations keep rolling!
Thanks to Brebeuf College School in #Toronto for welcoming us into their classrooms. Appreciative of the students, Career Coaches, and the Toronto Catholic District School Board for supporting this work.
More schools. More conversations. More to come.
#Education
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A woman in a first responder uniform with a service dog lying behind her is seated at a table with four students
A man is seated at a table with four students, talking to them. Behind them is another table with students and an adult talking with them.
Career Conversations are in full swing for 2026!
Thanks to Neil McNeil CSS in Scarborough for an engaging session last week with curious students and dedicated Career Coaches.
Grateful as always for the support of the Toronto Catholic District School Board.
More school visit pix coming soon!
Hearing Manjit Minhas at the 69th EDCO Conference share her thoughts on mentorship was a powerful reminder for anyone guiding others: leadership is about helping people discover their potential and giving back.
Hey teens! 👋 P.A. Day isn’t just a day off—it's a chance to explore careers, try hands-on activities, and meet people in fields you might love.
If you’re in Grades 9–12 in Halton, come check out our Beyond the Bell program tomorrow!
Register here: forms.gle/Hq2rf68kHWXE...
#PAday #Careers
A collage of photos from Career Conversations taking place in schools with three photos featuring Career Coaches and two other photos showing students in groups talking to an adult. There is a green box below the collage with white text: Helping students take next steps with confidence. National Mentoring Month" with the Ontario Career Lab logo.
Today is Thank Your Mentor Day, and we’re grateful for our volunteer Career Coaches.
To every Career Coach who volunteers their time & expertise—thank you for being mentors who help shape brighter futures.
Interested? Learn more: ontariocareerlab.ca/career-coaches
#ThankYourMentor #MentoringMonth
In case you missed it the first time—here’s your Save the Date for WACC 2026! ✨ We can’t wait to share more soon.
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A group of students stand at a registration desk with a vertical banner featuring the Ontario Career Lab and two men engaging with the students.
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Yesterday in Windsor, 40 volunteer Career Coaches connected with 750+ students through Career Conversations — opening doors, sharing insights, and building confidence.
Thanks to our Career Coaches for making it happen.
Want to help shape futures?
👉 Volunteer: OntarioCareerLab.ca
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A group of students are seated facing a stage with three adults on it speaking with them.
Starting the new year strong! 💥
Yesterday, Ontario Career Lab visited Collège catholique Samuel-Genest (Ottawa) and St. Catharines Collegiate (Niagara region), sparking #CareerConversations with students.
Huge thanks to the Career Coaches who volunteered their time to support these sessions!
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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!
Image of three cartoon women standing on the right side of the graphic. On the left is the text: “Save the Date, Women as Career Coaches. Join us for a meaningful evening of mentorship, inspiration, and connection. When: Thursday, April 9, 2026, 5:15-9 p.m. Where: Burlington Convention Centre, 1120 Burloak Drive, Burlington. Join Us: Register now at www.hiec.on.ca/wacc.”
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
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."
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
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
