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The Career Education Council Guelph is a registered charity dedicated to providing youth with meaningful opportunities for experiential learning, career exploration, and skill development.

<p fr-original-style='margin:0px;padding:0px;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5rem;color:rgb(111, 114, 135);font-family:"Neue Plak", -apple-system, "system-ui", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;' style='margin:0px;padding:0px;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5rem;color:rgb(111, 114, 135);font-family:"Neue Plak", -apple-system, "system-ui", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;'>Career Pathways Guelph-Wellington is an annual, interactive career fair organized by the Career Education Council (CEC) in partnership with local employers and educators. This engaging event sets out to showcase potential pathways, emerging technology, and volunteer opportunities for students.<p fr-original-style='margin:0px;padding:0px;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5rem;color:rgb(111, 114, 135);font-family:"Neue Plak", -apple-system, "system-ui", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;' style='margin:0px;padding:0px;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5rem;color:rgb(111, 114, 135);font-family:"Neue Plak", -apple-system, "system-ui", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;'> <p fr-original-style='margin:0px;padding:0px;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5rem;color:rgb(111, 114, 135);font-family:"Neue Plak", -apple-system, "system-ui", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;' style='margin:0px;padding:0px;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5rem;color:rgb(111, 114, 135);font-family:"Neue Plak", -apple-system, "system-ui", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;'>Attendees will see and discover an assortment of career pathways and gain an increased awareness of the skills, education, and attitudes that are required throughout various fields and occupations. Local businesses and organizations will present careers in sectors such as construction, healthcare, ICT, and more.<p fr-original-style='margin:0px;padding:0px;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5rem;color:rgb(111, 114, 135);font-family:"Neue Plak", -apple-system, "system-ui", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;' style='margin:0px;padding:0px;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5rem;color:rgb(111, 114, 135);font-family:"Neue Plak", -apple-system, "system-ui", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;'> <p fr-original-style='margin:0px;padding:0px;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5rem;color:rgb(111, 114, 135);font-family:"Neue Plak", -apple-system, "system-ui", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;' style='margin:0px;padding:0px;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5rem;color:rgb(111, 114, 135);font-family:"Neue Plak", -apple-system, "system-ui", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;'>We are currently booking spots for career booths with interactive activities that groups of students can do to experience occupations in your field. At this year&rsquo;s event, we are also planning specialty areas specifically featuring community connections, career speakers, and outdoor exhibitors.<p fr-original-style="margin:0px;padding:10px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5rem;font-variant-ligatures:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;widows:2;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;" style="margin:0px;padding:10px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5rem;font-variant-ligatures:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;widows:2;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;">Why become a sponsor or exhibitor?&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="margin:0px;padding:10px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5rem;font-variant-ligatures:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;widows:2;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;" style="margin:0px;padding:10px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5rem;font-variant-ligatures:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;widows:2;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;">&bull;&nbsp;Inspire the future workforce<p fr-original-style="margin:0px;padding:10px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5rem;font-variant-ligatures:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;widows:2;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;" style="margin:0px;padding:10px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5rem;font-variant-ligatures:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;widows:2;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;">&bull;&nbsp;Invest in the youth (and future workforce) of our region<p fr-original-style="margin:0px;padding:10px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5rem;font-variant-ligatures:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;widows:2;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;" style="margin:0px;padding:10px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5rem;font-variant-ligatures:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;widows:2;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;">&bull;&nbsp;Showcase your sector and local opportunities for fulfilling careers<p fr-original-style="margin:0px;padding:10px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5rem;font-variant-ligatures:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;widows:2;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;" style="margin:0px;padding:10px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5rem;font-variant-ligatures:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;widows:2;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;">&bull; Face-to-face with potential volunteers, placements, or employees<p fr-original-style="margin:0px;padding:10px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5rem;font-variant-ligatures:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;widows:2;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;" style="margin:0px;padding:10px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5rem;font-variant-ligatures:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;widows:2;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;">&bull; Network with other local&nbsp;businesses and organizations<p fr-original-style='margin:0px;padding:10px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5rem;color:rgb(111, 114, 135);font-family:"Neue Plak", -apple-system, "system-ui", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;' style='margin:0px;padding:10px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5rem;color:rgb(111, 114, 135);font-family:"Neue Plak", -apple-system, "system-ui", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;'> For more information, please contact Sadia Batool, Events Manager, at <a fr-original-style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;-webkit-user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;color:inherit;" href="mailto:e﻿vents@careereducationcouncil.ca" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;-webkit-user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;color:inherit;">e﻿vents@careereducationcouncil.ca</a>.

Career Pathways Zone at Emergency Preparedness Day

Please join us on April 15, 2026 from 10:00am - 2:00pm for the Wellington North &amp; Southgate Job Fair at Wellington Heights Secondary School in Mount Forest. This event is open to students, as well as job-seekers from the general public. Local non-profit community-benefit organizations are invited to attend at no charge to share information about programs, services and volunteer opportunities.&nbsp; Being held right at the high schools ensures that hundreds of students will be browsing to speak to you about current and summer jobs, as well as future career opportunities. Students and teachers may also use this as an opportunity to ask you about opportunities for co-op placements.&nbsp; This event is also open to the general public, and we encourage you to share information about your attendance and current job offerings on your own social media and website. We look forward to seeing you there! Any questions can be directed to: &nbsp;Sadia Batool:&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:sadiab@careereducationcouncil.ca" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit;">sadiab@careereducationcouncil.ca</a> Robyn Mulder: &nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:rmulder@wellington-north.com\" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit;" target="_blank">rmulder@wellington-north.com</a> Brenna Carroll: <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:bcarroll@southgate.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit;" target="_blank">bcarroll@southgate.ca</a>

Wellington North & Southgate Job Fair

<p fr-original-style='margin:0px;padding:0px;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5rem;color:rgb(111, 114, 135);font-family:"Neue Plak", -apple-system, "system-ui", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;' style='margin:0px;padding:0px;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5rem;color:rgb(111, 114, 135);font-family:"Neue Plak", -apple-system, "system-ui", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;'>The Career Education Council (CEC), along with our community partners, are pleased to invite local employers to attend a Youth Employment &amp; Volunteer Fair on February 18th, 2026.<p fr-original-style='margin:0px;padding:10px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5rem;color:rgb(111, 114, 135);font-family:"Neue Plak", -apple-system, "system-ui", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;' style='margin:0px;padding:10px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5rem;color:rgb(111, 114, 135);font-family:"Neue Plak", -apple-system, "system-ui", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;'>The Youth Employment &amp; Volunteer Fair is a unique opportunity to connect directly with hundreds of youth from across the region &ndash; eager to submit resumes and complete job applications on the spot!

Youth Employment &. Volunteer Fair JFRCVI

<h2>Your Future/Your Choice (YFYC) is an annual career, education, and community resource fair where students and families can connect with over 60 exhibitors encompassing a wide variety of pathways, programs, and opportunities. Grades 8-12 are welcome and encouraged to attend!</h2><p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:pre-wrap;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);box-sizing:inherit">Your Future/Your Choice takes place annually at Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute (289 College Ave W, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 1S8). Please join us this year on November 12th, 2025 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm for a fun night filled with useful resources and helpful opportunities! Benefits to Students and Families<ul><li style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Direct Access to Companies, Organizations, and Institutions: YFYC provides attendees with first-hand insights that will help them make more informed decisions about their long-term goals.</li><li style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Connections: Our events often attract alumni and industry professionals who are interested in providing personal insights and mentorship – helping students expand their network in a more tangible, relatable way.</li><li style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Diversity: At YFYC, we bring together a great range of exhibitors – showcasing career, education, and community resources.</li><li style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Professional Skills: As an attendee at YFYC, you are given the chance to practice important professional skills that will serve you well as you explore future career opportunities and pathways in education.</li></ul><p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:pre-wrap;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);box-sizing:inherit">Benefits to Exhibitors<ul><li style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Recruitment: Our events often attract youth who are searching for current job openings and future career opportunities. At YFYC, exhibitors can meet attendees with the skills, experience, and enthusiasm to fit their open positions.</li><li style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Potential Talent Pipeline: Even if you don’t plan on hiring candidates immediately, you can build a pipeline of potential talent in anticipation of your later employment needs.</li><li style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Brand Awareness & Exposure: A booth at YFYC will help raise awareness of your company, organization, or institution’s mission, vision, and values. A presence at our events will allow you to showcase your brand alongside industry leaders.</li><li style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Collaboration: YFYC presents exhibitors with the chance to not only network with students and families, but potential partners and industry peers.</li><li style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Market Intelligence: By interacting directly with attendees, exhibitors can gather valuable insights into factors influencing youth decisions surrounding their career and education.</li><li style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Community Support: As an exhibitor at YFYC, you will demonstrate your commitment to actively engage with and contribute to the local community.</li></ul><p style="margin:0px;padding:10px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5rem;color:rgb(111, 114, 135);font-family:&quot;Neue Plak&quot;, -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Sadia Batool, Events Specialist, at <a href="mailto:events@careereducationcouncil.ca" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;-webkit-user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;color:inherit">events@careereducationcouncil.ca</a>.

Your Future/Your Choice 2025: Career, Education, & Community Resource Fair

<p style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;border:0px;padding:0px;overflow-wrap:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;font-family:Inter, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">Join us for our Business & Education Breakfast Fundraiser, a special event dedicated to celebrating our collective achievements in shaping a vibrant and skilled future workforce. <p style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;border:0px;padding:0px;overflow-wrap:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;font-family:Inter, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"> <p style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;border:0px;padding:0px;overflow-wrap:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;font-family:Inter, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">As a registered charity, the Career Education Council (CEC) is committed to fostering diverse and thriving communities enriched by individuals engaged in meaningful work. This event offers a unique opportunity to hear firsthand about our recent initiatives and the impactful programs we have developed with the invaluable support and involvement of numerous community partners – including educators, employers, and fellow non-profit organizations. Experience inspiring stories that illustrate the difference we have made in the lives of young people in our region.<p style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin-top:var(--size-3);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;border:0px;padding:0px;overflow-wrap:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;font-family:Inter, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"> <p style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin-top:var(--size-3);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;border:0px;padding:0px;overflow-wrap:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;font-family:Inter, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">Attendees will hear from our sponsors and friends of the CEC, who will share their motivations for supporting our mission and the positive outcomes that they have witnessed as a result of our collaborative efforts. Together, we can amplify our impact and continue to nurture the potential of our youth.<p style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin-top:var(--size-3);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;border:0px;padding:0px;overflow-wrap:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;font-family:Inter, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"> <p style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin-top:var(--size-3);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;border:0px;padding:0px;overflow-wrap:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;font-family:Inter, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">Enjoy a morning of networking and camaraderie in the inviting atmosphere of the beautiful Frank Hasenfratz Centre for Excellence. Connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for creating opportunities for young people in our communities. <p style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin-top:var(--size-3);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;border:0px;padding:0px;overflow-wrap:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;font-family:Inter, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">We hope you will join us in celebrating our shared successes. All proceeds from this event will go directly to helping us further our mission of providing young people with meaningful opportunities for exploring careers, building skills, and learning in a hands-on environment. <p style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin-top:var(--size-3);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;border:0px;padding:0px;overflow-wrap:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;font-family:Inter, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"> <p style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin-top:var(--size-3);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;border:0px;padding:0px;overflow-wrap:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;font-family:Inter, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">We look forward to seeing you there!

Business & Education Breakfast Fundraiser

<p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5rem;color:rgb(111, 114, 135);font-family:&quot;Neue Plak&quot;, -apple-system, &quot;system-ui&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">Career Pathways Guelph-Wellington is an annual, interactive career fair organized by the Career Education Council (CEC) in partnership with local employers and educators. This engaging event sets out to showcase potential pathways, emerging technology, and volunteer opportunities for Grade 8 students.<p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5rem;color:rgb(111, 114, 135);font-family:&quot;Neue Plak&quot;, -apple-system, &quot;system-ui&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"> <p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5rem;color:rgb(111, 114, 135);font-family:&quot;Neue Plak&quot;, -apple-system, &quot;system-ui&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">Attendees will see and discover an assortment of career pathways, and gain an increased awareness of the skills, education, and attitudes that are required throughout various fields and occupations. Local businesses and organizations will present careers in sectors such as construction, healthcare, ICT, and so much more.<p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5rem;color:rgb(111, 114, 135);font-family:&quot;Neue Plak&quot;, -apple-system, &quot;system-ui&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"> <p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5rem;color:rgb(111, 114, 135);font-family:&quot;Neue Plak&quot;, -apple-system, &quot;system-ui&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">We are currently booking spots for career booths with interactive activities that groups of students can do to experience occupations in your field. At this year’s event, we are also planning specialty areas specifically featuring community connections, career speakers, and outdoor exhibitors. <p style="margin:0px;padding:10px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5rem;font-variant-ligatures:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;widows:2;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">Why become a sponsor or exhibitor? <p style="margin:0px;padding:10px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5rem;font-variant-ligatures:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;widows:2;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">• Inspire the future workforce<p style="margin:0px;padding:10px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5rem;font-variant-ligatures:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;widows:2;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">• Invest in the youth (and future workforce) of our region<p style="margin:0px;padding:10px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5rem;font-variant-ligatures:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;widows:2;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">• Showcase your sector and local opportunities for fulfilling careers<p style="margin:0px;padding:10px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5rem;font-variant-ligatures:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;widows:2;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">• Face-to-face with potential volunteers, placements, or employees<p style="margin:0px;padding:10px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5rem;font-variant-ligatures:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;widows:2;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">• Network with other local businesses and organizations<p style="margin:0px;padding:10px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5rem;color:rgb(111, 114, 135);font-family:&quot;Neue Plak&quot;, -apple-system, &quot;system-ui&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"> For more information, please contact Sadia Batool, Events Specialist, at <a href="mailto:e﻿vents@careereducationcouncil.ca" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;-webkit-user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;color:inherit">e﻿vents@careereducationcouncil.ca</a>.

Career Pathways: Guelph-Wellington 2025

Please join us on March 27, 2025 from 10:00am - 2:00pm for our annual, all-encompassing North Wellington Works! Job Fair. Employers who register can take the chance to connect with potential candidates, exchange contact information, and network in person. We hope to see you there!

North Wellington Works! Job Fair 2025

<p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5rem;color:rgb(111, 114, 135);font-family:&quot;Neue Plak&quot;, -apple-system, &quot;system-ui&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">The Career Education Council (CEC), along with our community partners, are pleased to invite local employers to attend a Youth Employment & Volunteer Fair on February 19th, 2025.<p style="margin:0px;padding:10px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5rem;color:rgb(111, 114, 135);font-family:&quot;Neue Plak&quot;, -apple-system, &quot;system-ui&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">The Youth Employment & Volunteer Fair is a unique opportunity to connect directly with hundreds of youth from across the region – eager to submit resumes and complete job applications on the spot!

Youth Employment & Volunteer Fair JFRCVI

YouthFORCE is a brand-new initiative we’re introducing throughout Guelph in 2024. With this pilot project, we hope to provide employers with current, local information about how to engage youth ages 16-30 in the workforce. We will highlight opportunities such as:<ul><li style="font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);box-sizing:inherit">Employment reimbursement programs;</li><li style="font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);box-sizing:inherit">High school co-op placements;</li><li style="font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);box-sizing:inherit">College and university field placements;</li><li style="font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);box-sizing:inherit">College and university co-op placements;</li><li style="font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);box-sizing:inherit">Community Involvement Hours;</li><li style="font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);box-sizing:inherit">Canada Summer Jobs;</li><li style="font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);box-sizing:inherit">And volunteerism.</li></ul>Additional resources will include:<ul><li style="font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);box-sizing:inherit">Career events;</li><li style="font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);box-sizing:inherit">Job fairs;</li><li style="font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);box-sizing:inherit">Workplace tours;</li><li style="font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);box-sizing:inherit">EDI tools;</li><li style="font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);box-sizing:inherit">Job portals;</li><li style="font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);box-sizing:inherit">Workforce surveys;</li><li style="font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);box-sizing:inherit">Community supports;</li><li style="font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);box-sizing:inherit">And so much more!</li></ul>

Career Education Council: Youth Force Guelph

GUELPH WORKS - GUELPH'S EPIC JOB FAIRThe Career Education Council, along with community partners, are pleased to invite local employers to attend an epic, all-encompassing job fair this May in Guelph!Guelph Works will include a unique opportunity to connect directly with hundreds of eager job-seekers from across the region who are eager to submit resumes and complete job applications on the spot!OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm. Hundreds of local high school students will also arrive by school buses from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm looking for seasonal and entry-level positions!

Guelph Works Epic Job Fair 2024: Job Seekers

Guelph Works - Guelph's Epic Job FairThe Career Education Council, along with community partners, are pleased to invite local employers to attend an epic, all-encompassing job fair this May in Guelph!Guelph Works will include a unique opportunity to connect directly with hundreds of eager job-seekers from across the region who are eager to submit resumes and complete job applications on the spot!OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm Hundreds of local high school students will also arrive by school buses 1:00 pm-3:00 pm looking for seasonal and entry-level positions!<h3>Please note:</h3>Employers must be currently recruiting for part-time or full-time positions to attend. - Employers recruiting for one or more Canada Summer Jobs positions are eligible to attend.Positions must be hourly wage or salary - no piece work. *Certain restrictions apply. Please contact the Career Education Council for more information. 519-827-6468Tentative Agenda: 12:00 - venue open for employer set-up. 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm - open to the public Employer registration is being coordinated by: The Career Education Council (CEC). The CEC is a registered charity organization dedicated to providing youth with meaningful opportunities for experiential learning, career exploration, and skill development. The CEC works with business and education to provide youth with insights, information, skills, and connections relevant to our local employment landscape.

Guelph Works Epic Job Fair 2024: Employers

Explore Your Future in Wellington is an interactive career exploration event organized by the Career Education Council and the County of Wellington. This collaboration brings together community partners from both education and business to provide a wide spectrum of regional exhibitors.  30+ Career exhibitors from business, industry, education, and community offer students insights and inspiration that can help them as they make important decisions about future education and career pathways. The event takes place in two rotations. A morning rotation from 9:30-11:30 am, and 12:30-2:30 pm. Within the rotations, students will have the opportunity to engage with exhibitors and learn more about each local career path. Each rotation is designed to introduce the students to different styled activities. The representative school boards of the Upper Grand DSB & Wellington Catholic DSB will also have representatives in attendance to speak to students about programs and resources that can enhance their learning path and opportunities for career exploration and planning. For more information, please contact:Emma Corbit, Event Specialist 519-827-6468emmac@careereducationcouncil.caevents@careereducationcouncil.ca

Career Pathways Wellington: Explore Your Future in Wellington

Career Pathways Guelph-Wellington is an interactive career fair organized annually by the Career Education Council and community partners who are dedicated to providing youth with valuable insights and inspiration.Interactions at this event will help local youth and their teachers and parents as they make important decisions around future education and career pathways. Career exhibitors offer students insights and inspiration that can help them as they make important decisions about future education and career pathways.We are currently booking spots for businesses and organizations that have something interactive and engaging that groups of students can do to experience hands-on learning related to careers in your field (bring your career gear)!At this year’s event, we are also planning special areas specifically featuring: community connections (volunteerism & services), career speakers, and outdoor exhibitors.WHY BE A SPONSOR AND EXHIBITOR? Inspire the future workforce! Invest in the youth (and future workforce) of our region Showcase your sector and local opportunities for fulfilling careers Help youth understand the required skills and education needed for different careers showcase new technology and related jobs! Face-to-face with potential volunteers, placements, or future employees! Provide your staff or volunteers with an opportunity to educate and engage our youth Network with other exhibitors representing education, business, and community organizationsWe hope that you will join us as we educate, engage, and inspire the future workforce!For more information on sponsorship, please contact: the Career Education Council:Emma Corbit, Events Specialist:events@careereducationcouncil.ca

Career Pathways Guelph 2024: Wellington Catholic DSB Sponsors and Exhibitors

North-Wellington Works Job/Volunteer Fair 2024A one-stop career/volunteer fair – businesses, educational institutions, volunteer opportunities, and community organizations connect with grade 9 – 12 students and the publicA career fair – 25+ business and education exhibitors showcase a wide variety of occupations representing apprenticeship, college, university, and the workplaceA community resource fair – 10+ community organizations provide information and resources to support youth and their families with information to help with decisions about future education, training, and career pathways!<h2>Benefits to Businesses & Educational Institutions</h2><ul><li style="box-sizing:inherit"><h3>Connect with students, parents, teachers & community members</h3></li><li style="box-sizing:inherit"><h3>Showcase your business, services, or programs</h3></li><li style="box-sizing:inherit"><h3>Share your expertise, resources, and advice</h3></li><li style="box-sizing:inherit"><h3>Network with other business, education, industry, and community organizations</h3></li><li style="box-sizing:inherit"><h3>Help inspire a future workforce that is aware of local opportunities to pursue fulfilling careers!</h3></li></ul>Excellent opportunity to connect with youth and their families!<h3>Ways to get involved:</h3>*NOTE: This event page is for those wishing to register as a participant or teacherSponsor – support this initiative as a Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum sponsor!Exhibitor – profile your services with a booth, display, and interactive opportunityParticipant – attend this event as a student or parent/guardianCommunicator – share this information and help network for successTeacher – take part and learn about opportunities for your studentsIf you have any questions please contact:Emma Corbit Event Specialist, Career Education Council.Emmac@careereducationcouncil.ca

North Wellington Works 2024: Sponsors and Exhibitors

<h2 fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Your Pathways-Your Future (YPYF) is an annual career, education, and community resource fair where students and families can connect with over 50 exhibitors encompassing a wide variety of pathways, programs, and opportunities. Grades 8-12 are welcome and encouraged to attend!</h2><p fr-original-style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:pre-wrap;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5;">Your Pathways-Your Future is taking place annually at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School (54 Westmount Rd, Guelph, ON N1H 5H7). Please join us this year on November 4th, 2026, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm for a fun night filled with useful resources and helpful opportunities! Benefits to Students and Families<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Direct Access to Companies, Organizations, and Institutions: YPYC provides attendees with first-hand insights that will help them make more informed decisions about their long-term goals.</li><li fr-original-style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Connections: Our events often attract alumni and industry professionals who are interested in providing personal insights and mentorship &ndash; helping students expand their network in a more tangible, relatable way.</li><li fr-original-style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Diversity: At YPYC, we bring together a great range of exhibitors &ndash; showcasing career, education, and community resources.</li><li fr-original-style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Professional Skills: As an attendee at YPYC, you are given the chance to practice important professional skills that will serve you well as you explore future career opportunities and pathways in education.</li></ul><p fr-original-style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:pre-wrap;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5;">Benefits to Exhibitors<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Recruitment: Our events often attract youth who are searching for current job openings and future career opportunities. At YPYC, exhibitors can meet attendees with the skills, experience, and enthusiasm to fit their open positions.</li><li fr-original-style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Potential Talent Pipeline: Even if you don&rsquo;t plan on hiring candidates immediately, you can build a pipeline of potential talent in anticipation of your later employment needs.</li><li fr-original-style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Brand Awareness &amp; Exposure: A booth at YPYC will help raise awareness of your company, organization, or institution&rsquo;s mission, vision, and values. A presence at our events will allow you to showcase your brand alongside industry leaders.</li><li fr-original-style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Collaboration: YPYC presents exhibitors with the chance to not only network with students and families, but also with potential partners and industry peers.</li><li fr-original-style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Market Intelligence: By interacting directly with attendees, exhibitors can gather valuable insights into factors influencing youth decisions surrounding their career and education.</li><li fr-original-style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Community Support: As an exhibitor at YPYC, you will demonstrate your commitment to actively engage with and contribute to the local community.</li></ul><p fr-original-style='margin:0px;padding:10px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5rem;color:rgb(111, 114, 135);font-family:"Neue Plak", -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;' style='margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5rem; color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-family: "Neue Plak", -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'>If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Sadia Batool, Events Specialist, at <a fr-original-style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;-webkit-user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;color:inherit;" href="mailto:events@careereducationcouncil.ca" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;-webkit-user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;color:inherit;">events@careereducationcouncil.ca</a>.

Your Pathways-Your Future 2026: Career, Education, & Community Resource Fair

<h2 fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Your Future/Your Choice (YFYC) is an annual career, education, and community resource fair where students and families can connect with over 60 exhibitors encompassing a wide variety of pathways, programs, and opportunities. Grades 8-12 are welcome and encouraged to attend!</h2><p fr-original-style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:pre-wrap;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5;">Your Future/Your Choice takes place annually at Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute (289 College Ave W, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 1S8). Please join us this year on November 11th, 2026, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm for a fun night filled with useful resources and helpful opportunities! Benefits to Students and Families<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Direct Access to Companies, Organizations, and Institutions: YFYC provides attendees with first-hand insights that will help them make more informed decisions about their long-term goals.</li><li fr-original-style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Connections: Our events often attract alumni and industry professionals who are interested in providing personal insights and mentorship &ndash; helping students expand their network in a more tangible, relatable way.</li><li fr-original-style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Diversity: At YFYC, we bring together a great range of exhibitors &ndash; showcasing career, education, and community resources.</li><li fr-original-style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Professional Skills: As an attendee at YFYC, you are given the chance to practice important professional skills that will serve you well as you explore future career opportunities and pathways in education.</li></ul><p fr-original-style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:pre-wrap;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5;">Benefits to Exhibitors<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Recruitment: Our events often attract youth who are searching for current job openings and future career opportunities. At YFYC, exhibitors can meet attendees with the skills, experience, and enthusiasm to fit their open positions.</li><li fr-original-style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Potential Talent Pipeline: Even if you don&rsquo;t plan on hiring candidates immediately, you can build a pipeline of potential talent in anticipation of your later employment needs.</li><li fr-original-style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Brand Awareness &amp; Exposure: A booth at YFYC will help raise awareness of your company, organization, or institution&rsquo;s mission, vision, and values. A presence at our events will allow you to showcase your brand alongside industry leaders.</li><li fr-original-style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Collaboration: YFYC presents exhibitors with the chance to not only network with students and families, but also with potential partners and industry peers.</li><li fr-original-style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Market Intelligence: By interacting directly with attendees, exhibitors can gather valuable insights into factors influencing youth decisions surrounding their career and education.</li><li fr-original-style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Community Support: As an exhibitor at YFYC, you will demonstrate your commitment to actively engage with and contribute to the local community.</li></ul><p fr-original-style='margin:0px;padding:10px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5rem;color:rgb(111, 114, 135);font-family:"Neue Plak", -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;' style='margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5rem; color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-family: "Neue Plak", -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'>If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Sadia Batool, Events Specialist, at&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;-webkit-user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;color:inherit;" href="mailto:events@careereducationcouncil.ca" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;-webkit-user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;color:inherit;">events@careereducationcouncil.ca</a>.

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