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Aboriginal Canada Website   Gateway to Aboriginal On-line resources.

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Aboriginal Youth Network for an interest assessment, click on "who are you?"

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A Career in Mining!  Explore info to occupations in the area of prospecting, welding, drilling, virtual reality modeling, etc.

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Agriventure Exchanges:  This organization offers agriculture exchanges for students between 18 and 30.  This is a unique opportunity to travel an work in a variety of countries around the world.

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Alis:  Alberta Career Development Website.  Useful for many stages of life/career planning.

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Apprenticeship  Red Seal Program and Apprenticeship in Canada.

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Apprenticeship and Trade Commission in Saskatchewan

            Related websites:

            Apprenticeship and Trades Canada:        

            http://www.apprenticetrades.ca/en/stakeholders/default.asp?    selStakeholder=6      

            Careers in Trades:  http://www.careersintrades.ca/

            Saskatchewan Information: 

            http://www.saskapprenticeship.ca/modules.php?name=Sections&op=viewarticle&artid=36 

            http://www.saskapprenticeship.ca/ 
             

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Asse - International Student Exchange Programs

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Assessment Inventories for Personality - based on Meyers Briggs coding.

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Assessment Inventories...other.  The Assessment Inventories are useful when trying to discover what occupations you might be most suited for.  Remember, they are helpful but really only act as guidelines.  You must still do your homework!

Be your own boss

Work Preference

Who am I Career Quiz

Live Career

Personality Type Quiz

Princeton Review Career Quiz

Keirsey Temperment Sorter       

Waterloo On-line Career Development Website

Three Step Career Quiz

      

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Biotechnology Human Resource Council - Information on Biotechnology careers, sector, etc.

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Bridgestone Racing Academy - Do you have the need for speed?  Maybe race car driving is for you.

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Business Infosource - For Business Information.

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Business Service Centre  For one stop business information.

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Canadian Bureau of International Education

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Canada Business Centre - offers services for business.

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Campus Saskatchewan:  Learn at home using your computer!

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Campus Starter:  Information on many Canadian colleges, universities, scholarships, etc. in one stop.

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Canada-Saskatchewan Career and Employment Services

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Canada World Youth - offers international educational programs to young people aged 15 to 29.  With CWY, you will travel to another region of Canada and another part of the world, be part of a team and make friends from across the globe, develop professional and interpersonal skills, etc.  The cost is $250 which covers plane tickets, food, lodging, etc.  Contact CWY at www.canadaworldyouth.org or call 1-866-786-9243 for details. 

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Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council  Pursue a career in tourism and be part of one of the world's fasted growing industries!

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Canadian Forces Recruiting   Helps you explore career opportunities with the Canadian Forces.

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Can Learn Website   Provides a wealth of information on career possibilities, financing your education, etc.

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Cardiology Technologists

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Careers in Culture

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Careers is Math

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Careers in Oil and Gas  A nifty on-line career fair dealing with the Oil and Gas Industry.

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Career Insite:  An excellent resource for parent/student career planning.

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Career Tips - provides information on employment opportunities in various countries.

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Careers Plastics Sector Council  A wealth of information regarding Careers in the Plastics industry.

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Careers in Technology  For more information on useful career tools, visit the website.

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Cars and Youth  A website about careers in automotive repair and service.  I also have a CD-rom available at the school.  If you are interested, please ask.

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Community Colleges Website  Provides a search engine to find community colleges across Canada.

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Dental Hygienists

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EF Tours:  Local Contact is Roberta Sheets from Kyle at (306) 375-2680.  She is looking for host families as well as students to register for a High School Year abroad if betwen the ages of 14 and 18.  This may be a wonderful way to experience France, Great Britain, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, United States, Costa Rica, Japan, or China.

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Encounters with Canada is now called Historica Encounters This amazing travel opportunity brings youth together from across our country to learn about each other and acquire a better understanding of Canada.  There are a number of themed weeks ranging from RCMP to Technology.  Check out the information.  The cost of this experience is extremely reasonable and is holding at $625.00 again this year.

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Energy Website:  View various Careers in Energy.

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Engineer Girl:  Loads of information for any girls/women considering a career in engineering.  There are a number of contests to enter under the EngineerGirl Contest link.

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Enviro-Careers  Check to see whether your skills/interest match with a career in the Environmental Industry.

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Exchanges Canada  Site provides information on many exchange options.

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Explore:  A french language-learning course for students:  Students do not need to know French to apply.  Includes a $2000 bursary which means almost all expenses are covered.  (Check out the Odyssey and Accent programs at the same time!). 

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Filmakers Animation Website  Learn more about various types of animation.

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Focus on Your Finances:  Financial planning toolkit for Canadians ages 15 to 25.  Also, if you are considering a career in financial planning, the website contains information written by practicing professionals, a section called "ask and expert" and a career centre.  Check it out!

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Ford Canada - Ford invites you to explore the possibility of a career as an automotive technician.  Please contact your local Ford or Ford Lincoln Dealership for more information.

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Forum for Young Canadians - Are you an outstanding young leader between 15 and 18?  Are you interested in travelling to Ottawa for a week of exploration into politics and public affairs?  If so, this forum may be for you.

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Funding Opportunities for Saskatchewan Women and Families.  This resource provides a detailed listing of grants, funding opportunities, scholarships, and academic awards for women and families in Saskatchewan.  www.swo.gov.sk.ca

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Future Paths Website - Visit this website for Saskatchewan information on such things as labour market, resources, etc.  It is useful in helping you find relevant life/career related information. 

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Government of Canada  For information on Government of Canada Services.

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Indeed Job Search Engine:  One search, all jobs.  Check this out for jobs in various occupations.

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IT - Information Technology ... Is it for you?  Information technology courses at SIAST include Computer Information Systems, Digital Graphic Design, Interactive Media Production, etc.  At the University of Regina, you can take a degree in Computer Science or participate in a cooperative program in Software Systems or Electronics Systems.  The U of S offers a degree i n Computer Science as well as an internship program.  The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies offers two certificate programs in Information Technology.

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Job Bank  A Human Resources Development Canada website posting job listings.

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Job Futures  Check out possible jobs, projected demand, possible salary, educational requirements, etc.

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Law Enforcement Links:

Moose Jaw Police Service - www.mjpolice.ca/
Saskatoon Police Service - www.police.saskatoon.sk.ca/
Regina Police Service - www.police.regina.sk.ca/recruiting_main.htm

 RCMP Recruiting information, "F" Division, Regina - www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca

 

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Live Career - Self-Assessment website to help with the life/career search.  Take the test today...free version.

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LMI - Labour Market Information Website

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Katimavik - Youth experience to develop leadership skills, volunteer, etc.

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Meridian Community Futures Development Corporation - A Saskatchewan resource centre that helps its clients with various aspects of business.  Each year, they sponsor the Entrepreneurship Camp at Cypress Hill's Eagles Nest Ranch.  This is  an amazing opportunity for your students between 12 and 15 years of age who are interested in business ventures.

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Mining  If interested in mining as a career, see www.ir.gov.sk.ca for information.

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Monster  A popular Canadian job-seekers website.

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National Defense There are many opportunities for education with the Department of National Defense.  Currently the Canadian Forces Naval Engineering School in St. Johns is looking for applicants for a diploma program in Engineering.  There are opportunities in the area of Electromechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, and Marine Engineering Technicians.  Applicants will be accepted based on Grade 11 marks and can begin the program after their Grade 12 year.  Students are paid $29,000 during first year of school.  Details regarding education and service commitments can be found by emailing admissions@mi.mun.ca or researching at www.recruiting.forces.gc.ca  This is only one of many possibilities. 

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National Theatre School of Canada  Sign up for an e-bulletin at info@ent-nts.qc.ca or by phone at 1-866-547-7328.

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New Media Campus  Saskatoon and Regina school of art and technology.

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Next Steps.org  Excellent Career Planning website

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NOC - National Occupational Classification Structure.

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Peel's Prairie ProvincesWebsite dedicated to information on Canada's Prairie Provinces.

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Provincial Youth Advisory Committee:  A way to increase communication between youth and the government.  It consists of 25 youth members from across the province ranging in age from 14 to 29.  For information on how you can become involved, please visit www.saskyouth.net.  If you have an interest in politics or expressing your views, this may be for you.

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Opportunity Knocks  Careers in the Trades.

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Occupational Therapists  Or see the Saskatchewan site at www.ssot.sk.ca

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Opportunity with Government of Saskatchewan - Career Centre Website

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RCMP - Investigate Career opportunities today...A Career Nowhere Near Ordinary!

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Saskatoon and District Industry-Education Council  Includes info on projects such as Employability Skills Portfolio, Spotlight on Careers, Career Expo, etc.

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Saskatoon Health Care Careers:  www.saskatoonhealthcareers.ca

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Sask Network  If you are a student who is attending or planning to attend a post-secondary institution, this may help.  The easiest way to search for scholarship information is to click on the "Financial Help" link.

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Sask-Tel Youth Website  A wealth of career-related information for young people!  An Interactive, fun, and informative website.

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Scholarships Canada  Another place to surf for Scholarship $$.

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School Finder  Describes various post-secondary institutions in detail.  You have to register (for free) to perform advanced searches.

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Sevek - Offers youth learning programs across Canada.  There are trips, exchanges, youth forums, etc.

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Shad Valley - Are you in Grade 10, 11 or 12 and looking for an adventure?  Shad Valley offers an award winning summer residential program focusing on leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation, science, and technology.  The program runs at 12 Canadian universities.  For further details regarding this opportunity, please visit the website at www.shad.ca or email info@shad.ca.  Applications must be in by early December of each year.  Check for details!

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Skills Canada Competition - Annual Olympic Style competitions are held in a number of areas to test required skills in the areas of technology and trades.

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Steps to Success - Career Development E-manual for students.  Developed by U of Waterloo to help in Career Development Planning.  A useful resource.

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Student Awards  Allows you to surf for bursaries, grants, scholarships.

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Student Scholarships:  Has information on scholarship plus lots of great videos and career-related information.

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Students Working Abroad

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Speech Pathologists

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Ready for Work Resources for Teachers, Employers, Students.  Can access presenters if interested.

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Saskatchewan Tourism Education Council - offers information on tourism careers.  Presenters will even come to make local presentations.  Also access the skills profile chart at www.sasknetwork.ca/html/Home/lmi/stec/stec.htm

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The Grind - Career Magazine for high school students.

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Trade Up Alberta - site coming soon!

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Trade Secret - Alberta Government Apprenticeship and Industry Training website.

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Transcript Request Information Form

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Upgrading:  Try Royal West Campus in Saskatoon if you require any Grade 12 upgrading.  683-7532.

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Vector  A wealth of resources on self-assessment inventories, labour market information, career information, etc.

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Volunteer Abroad

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What Color is Your Parachute? Website highlights various career planning topics.

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Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan - Offer various programs and incentives for women considering their own business.  Check out the website today.

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Workapedia -  One stop information on Canada's Sector Councils.

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World Wide Classroom - provides information to programs around the world.

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Youth Business Institute:  Are you looking for a way to put business concepts into practice?

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Youth Friendly - Beneficial for employers and employees.  Designed to build relationships between employers and youth in Saskatchewan.  Check out the website today. 

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Youth.gc.ca - for information about programs and services available to youth.

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Youthpath  Government of Canada website for youth.

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Youth Resource Network  A site created to help youth bridge the gap between school and the labour market.