Post Secondary & Career Information
College, University, Trade School, Technical Institutes, etc.
Use the websites below to:
- Explore career options. Take online surveys to help you identify careers that might be a good fit for you. Find out about the education you need for various careers. Learn about the duties, salary, and the demand for different careers.
- Research education options. Many of the sites below contain information about colleges, universities, trade schools, and other post-secondary institutions in BC and the rest of Canada.
Not sure where to start? We recommend you explore each of the websites listed below in order. Remember to see your School Counsellor if you need assistance.
Ready to apply? Once you've done your research visit the Post-Secondary Application Process page to get started. Remember that many post-secondary schools begin taking applications as early as September or October.
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EDUCATION AND CAREER PLANNING WEBSITES
Career Cruising
User: Edward
Password: Milne
Use this website to explore careers and education options. Career Crusing also has a "Resume Builder" feature that will help you prepare a resume for your job search or for scholarship applications.
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Education Planner
Explore your post-secondary options in BC.
- programs
- admission requirements
- application deadlines
- tuition
- scholarships
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Industry Training Authority (I.T.A.)
Apprenticeship could be your pathway to a successful career! Explore trade programs and pathways to skilled trades certification in BC.
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Chatter High
Sign up to learn about post-secondary opportunities, careers, and organizations that offer services to youth. Win prizes and earn points for EMCS!
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Work Futures
Explore career options in BC. Find out information such as, job duties, working conditions, salary, employment prospects, etc.
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Alberta Learning Information Service
This Alberta website is an excellent source of up-to-date information on careers and Alberta post-secondary programs. Search for careers by clicking on "occupational profiles". While this website is Alberta specific, the career information is very up-to-date and useful to BC students.
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BC Ministry of Advanced Education
Explore options for college, university, and training institutes in BC. This site provides profiles and links to both the public and private post-secondary schools in BC.
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Canadian Trade Schools Directory
Whether you are looking for Canadian business schools, arts and design programs, skilled trades, health care or information technology training, this directory of Canadian trade school programs provides information on schools for you to choose from. Prepare yourself for success!
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Canadian Forces
Explore education and career opportunities with the Canadian Forces.
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Academic Invest
Academic Invest helps introduce students in Canada to scholarship opportunities, jobs and advice.
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Youth Canada
This Government of Canada site has information for youth such as finding a job, workplace safety, planning for post-secondary education, studying abroad, applying for a passport, managing your money, preparing a tax return, …… and much more.
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Links to many Canadian Universities... Research the programs, admission requirements, etc. for various universities in Canada.
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UNIVERSITY PROFILES
Canadian University Profiles 2012/2013
This booklet is a handy summary of Canadian Universities. REMEMBER TO ALWAYS CONSULT POST-SECONDARY WEBSITES FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION.