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Additional Resources
Exploring your options or refine your goals, these opportunities—from mentoring programs and coaching to virtual company tours—can help take your career planning to the next level.
myBlueprint
HWDSB students use myBlueprint for pathway planning. It encourages students to learn about themselves, set goals and document their skill development. Whether in helping to develop personal awareness, planning which high school courses to pursue, or exploring post-secondary options, the tools offered through myBlueprint are essential for making informed decisions about high school and beyond.
Virtual Company Tours through Edge Factor
Students can get to know different workplaces through Edge Factor, an online platform used by local high schools where students can learn about local companies, different job options and related information.
Be Strong Together
Be Strong Together is a non-profit organization run by female Canadian University students. Their programs are completely free and are supported by volunteers. Their goal is to provide positive female role models and mentors for young girls. Educators can contact them through their website to arrange in-person presentations at elementary schools and high schools. Youth and parents can register for upcoming events on their website.
FAB Foundation
FAB Foundation aims to eliminate the barriers that young women face by providing girls from grades 6 – 12 with the goal-setting and leadership skills they need to lead empowered lives. With a focus on reaching girls in Hamilton’s low-income communities, FAB fosters resilience through its 5k run challenge and empowerment programs.
Somali Community in Hamilton
Youth Outreach and Social Services: Supporting young people with employment, education and housing. Providing mentorship, career guidance and academic assistance.
Ummah Hub Youth Centre: A youth-drive space dedicated to empowering Black and racialized youth in Hamilton with programs including career exploration events, coding and technology skills programs, homework clubs and mentorship and leadership training.
Wavemakers
Wavemakers is a free, groundbreaking virtual realty career-building program that connects you to employers and creates networks with professionals and peers. Differentiate yourself in a competitive job market with in-demand skills and a digital program completion certificate all while working in teams to create a project with global impact on a timeline that works for you.
- NOTE: You must be registered at a post-secondary institution to sign up for Wavemakers programs (Student ID required)
Homework Help & Tutoring
You would never ask a fish to climb a tree to test its intelligence, therefore we shouldn’t expect that every student learns the same way. Tutoring can offer unique and individualized learning opportunities for students to build good study habits, improve their self-esteem and confidence, and refine their academic performance, critical thinking, and personal growth.
JobBank.ca
This is a great resource from the federal government that includes a wealth of information on many different jobs in the Career Planning sector and work trends. Information relevant to where you live is available.
