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Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the children who never returned home from residential...
09/30/2026

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the children who never returned home from residential schools, the Survivors, and their families and communities.

We recognize that reconciliation calls for ongoing learning, reflection, and action. At Ontario Career Lab, we are committed to listening to Indigenous voices and reflecting on how we can help create more inclusive career exploration opportunities for Indigenous youth.

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Aujourd’hui, à l’occasion de la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation, nous rendons hommage aux enfants qui ne sont jamais revenus des pensionnats, aux survivants et survivantes, ainsi qu’à leurs familles et à leurs communautés.

Nous reconnaissons que la réconciliation exige un apprentissage, une réflexion et des actions continus. Chez Ontario Career Lab, nous nous engageons à écouter les voix autochtones et à réfléchir à la façon dont nous pouvons contribuer à créer des possibilités d’exploration de carrière plus inclusives pour les jeunes autochtones.

Yesterday, we delivered our first Ontario Career Lab Summer Camp session in Ottawa at St. Pius X High School, of Ottawa ...
07/16/2026

Yesterday, we delivered our first Ontario Career Lab Summer Camp session in Ottawa at St. Pius X High School, of Ottawa Catholic Schools (OCSB), bringing together students from St. Pius X, St. Joseph, and St. Patrick High Schools.

A huge thank you to our 10 volunteer Career Coaches, who represented a wide range of professions and shared their experiences through meaningful, small-group conversations with students.

The feedback from educators was overwhelmingly positive:
đź’¬ "Ontario Career Lab and the Career Coaches were incredibly engaging," with educators highlighting the high level of student participation throughout the session.
đź’¬ "This was by far the best career experience they have had," shared one educator, praising the small-group conversation format that allowed students to have meaningful discussions with professionals.

Thank you to our volunteers, educators, and school partners for making this first summer camp event such a memorable success. đź’š

This spring, our Career Coaches connected with students from schools across Ontario to support meaningful Career Convers...
06/23/2026

This spring, our Career Coaches connected with students from schools across Ontario to support meaningful Career Conversations about careers, education pathways, skills, and future goals.

Every conversation is different, but what remains constant is students' eagerness to explore possibilities, ask thoughtful questions, and take ownership of their futures.

Thank you to the schools, educators, and students who welcomed us into their communities this season. Huge thank you to our inspiring Career Coaches for volunteering your time and insights!

« J’en ai beaucoup appris sur des métiers que je connaissais peu… les bénévoles ont partagé leur passion avec nous » - une élève de 10e année, École secondaire catholique Pierre-Savard
“I learned a lot about careers I knew very little about… the volunteers shared their passion with us,” - 10th-grade student, École secondaire catholique Pierre-Savard

June 21 marks the 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day.At the Ontario Career Lab, we believe young people...
06/21/2026

June 21 marks the 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day.

At the Ontario Career Lab, we believe young people benefit from seeing a wide range of possibilities for their future. Today, we celebrate Indigenous voices, knowledge, and leadership that help inspire learners as they explore pathways aligned with their strengths, interests, and aspirations.

Le 21 juin marque le 30e anniversaire de la Journée nationale des peuples autochtones.Au Labo de carrières de l’Ontario,...
06/21/2026

Le 21 juin marque le 30e anniversaire de la Journée nationale des peuples autochtones.

Au Labo de carrières de l’Ontario, nous croyons qu’il est important que les jeunes puissent découvrir un large éventail de possibilités pour leur avenir. Aujourd’hui, nous célébrons les voix, les connaissances et le leadership des peuples autochtones, qui continuent d’inspirer les apprenants dans l’exploration de parcours correspondant à leurs forces, à leurs intérêts et à leurs aspirations.

More Career Conversations in action! 🎉As we continue celebrating a successful spring of Career Conversations, we're exci...
06/17/2026

More Career Conversations in action! 🎉

As we continue celebrating a successful spring of Career Conversations, we're excited to spotlight even more schools where Ontario Career Lab coaches have been connecting with students.

Across Ontario, students are exploring possibilities, identifying strengths, and gaining valuable insights to help shape their future education and career journeys.

Thank you to all of our school partners and amazing volunteer Career Coaches for making these experiences possible.

We recently visited Korah Collegiate and White Pines Collegiate in Sault Ste. Marie, where students participated in Care...
06/15/2026

We recently visited Korah Collegiate and White Pines Collegiate in Sault Ste. Marie, where students participated in Career Conversations focused on exploring career interests, identifying future pathways, and building confidence in their goals and next steps.

Thank you to the students and staff at both schools for your enthusiasm and engagement, and to our incredible Career Coaches for volunteering your time and insights.

📸 A special thank you to Algoma Steel for providing professional photography of the sessions. We are grateful for your support in capturing and showcasing these valuable student experiences.

Career Conversations Across Ontario 🌟This spring, Ontario Career Lab coaches have been busy supporting students through ...
06/11/2026

Career Conversations Across Ontario 🌟

This spring, Ontario Career Lab coaches have been busy supporting students through Career Conversations in schools across the province.

From exploring career interests and post-secondary pathways to setting goals and building confidence, these conversations are helping students connect their learning to their future.

A heartfelt thank you to the schools, educators, and students who have welcomed us into their communities. We are inspired every day by the curiosity, ambition, and potential of Ontario's young people. Huge thank you to all our volunteer Career Coaches, you make this possible!

Stay tuned as we highlight even more schools and students who participated in Career Conversations this spring!

Career Conversations in ActionOver the past two days, Ontario Career Lab coaches connected with students at St. Mary’s C...
06/10/2026

Career Conversations in Action

Over the past two days, Ontario Career Lab coaches connected with students at St. Mary’s Catholic Secondary School in Pickering, supporting meaningful Career Conversations and helping students explore future pathways with confidence.

Thank you to the students, staff, and Durham Catholic District School Board for welcoming us into your school community. We are proud to help students discover opportunities, reflect on their strengths, and take the next steps toward their goals.

06/09/2026

How many futures can be influenced in a single conversation?

This week, students at Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic High School participated in Ontario Career Lab conversations, connecting with professionals from a wide range of industries and backgrounds.

What makes these conversations so powerful is that their impact isn't always immediate or obvious. A student may discover a career they never knew existed. Another may realize that there is more than one path to success. Someone else may simply leave feeling more confident about their future and the possibilities ahead.

Every question asked, every story shared, and every piece of advice offered has the potential to plant an idea that may develop into career aspirations, educational goals, new interests, or greater confidence in navigating the future.

Questions such as:
"What if I don't know what I want to do yet?"
"Did you always know this was your career?"
"What's the biggest mistake you made in your career?"

At KEYS, we are proud to help facilitate these meaningful connections through the Ontario Career Lab initiative in partnership with HIEC and the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce. By bringing students and community professionals together, we are helping young people explore opportunities, broaden their horizons, and imagine what their futures could hold.

Thank you to the Career Coaches who shared their time and experiences, and to the staff and students at Regiopolis-Notre Dame for making the event such a success.

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