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I am a high school student
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"How do I get into the trades?"
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Plan Your Career, Audience
"Help! I don’t know what to do with the rest of my life. Where should I start?"
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Plan Your Career

Still in High School? Start Planning Your Career Now

Thinking about post-secondary education or training? Or maybe moving into the world of work? Check out these resources to help you on your career path.
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Plan Your Career

Make Your Dreams a Reality

Your hopes and dreams are much more than wishful thinking. They’re the vision you have of yourself in your future. Your dreams are a key step in exploring who you are, what you want, and how you get there. Start your career planning with your dreams.
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Know Yourself

The first step in planning your career is to know what you value, your interests and the things you’re good at. It's time to get to know yourself. Take one or more of the quizzes to help plan your career path.
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Explore Education and Training

Planning for Post-Secondary: Grade 10 Checklist

Your time in high school will go by quicker than you can imagine. Before you know it, you will have to make decisions about work or school. Use this checklist to begin planning for post-secondary school.
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Explore Education and Training

Planning for Post-Secondary: Grade 11 Checklist

You're almost there. It won't be long before you have to make some important decisions about work or school. If you're in Grade 11, use this checklist to continue planning for post-secondary school.
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Explore Education and Training

Planning for Post-Secondary: Grade 12 Checklist

Ensure you are ready for your transition to post-secondary education and training! Find out about admissions, timelines, money matters, and more. Use this checklist to plan for post-secondary school.
I'm not sure what I want to do after high school
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Guide

How to Choose a Career That Fits You

What do you want to be when you grow up? Now that you’re an adult or almost one, how do you actually get the answer to that question? This guide will show you how.

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Explore Education and Training

Learn About Apprenticeship

An apprenticeship is a post-secondary education program that combines work experience, on-the-job and technical training.
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Dual Credit: Get a Head Start on Your Career

You don’t have to wait to graduate from high school to start your post-secondary education. As early as grade 10, you can take dual credit courses to help you learn about a skilled trade or profession and get you ready to enter the workplace sooner.
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Explore Education and Training

Plan a Gap Year That Works for You

Finished school and wondering what’s next? Studying but not sure if you’re on the right path? Find out how a planned gap year can help you explore options.
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Q&A
Plan Your Career, Explore Education, Audience
“Why do I need to study high school math (or language arts or chemistry, etc.)? What kind of job will it get me?”
Tools & Resources

Preparing Youth to Build and Thrive in Future Careers

There can be so many unknowns in our futures - whether career-related or just life in general. Adopting a growth mindset and practicing key life skills can help lead you to success.
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Explore Education and Training

Begin Building the Skills Employers Want

It’s a skills-based world out there. Many employers can be very specific about what career skills they want. Find out how to prove that you have what it takes to do the job while still in high school.
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