Looking forward
Make an informed decision
A big part of finding what you like, what makes you YOU is experiencing. A fantastic way to experience is to volunteer! Regardless where you live, opportunities are waiting for you to discover them! Here are some ideas to get you started:
Community and volunteer options
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Allied Youth
- Katimavik
- Junior Achievement
- Community Youth Network
- Community Council
Programs and Services
- Advanced Education and Skills – Students and Graduates
- Career Work Centres
- Try the Trades/
- Orientation to Trades and Technology
- Office of Youth Engagement
- Camp GLOW
- MedQuest
- Youth Ventures
- Tutoring Work Experience Program
- Skills Link
Tutoring
Job Search
For many people, junior high is where you get your first work experiences. From babysitting, coaching, doing yard work for a neighbour or delivering flyers – these are your first jobs! As you move to other types of employment you will need to approach things differently – writing a resume, cover letter and seeking employers. Here are some ideas to get you started.
The basics
- Résumé and cover letter - Career Cruising has a section under Employment called Resume Builder and another called Career Guide. Make sure to check these out!
- My First Resume
- Social Insurance Number
Know your rights
- Workplace Health, Safety & Compensation Commission (WHSCC)
- Employment of Children
- Labour standards
- Safe work NL
- Human Rights Commission
- Labour Relations Agency
- Passport to Safety
Just for fun!!
Life can be fun and games!! Check out these fun sites as you work out your interests, abilities and skills!
- http://www.careergames.com/
- http://www.myfuture.edu.au/MiniCareerExplorer/index.html
- http://www.myfuture.edu.au/
- http://www.kids.gov/6_8/6_8_careers.shtml
Still unsure of your next step?
It's ok not to know exactly what you want at this stage!! And we know that a high percentage of students that think they know, will change their minds and that is ok too!! Keep your options open is the only thing you need to decide at this stage. But you can get help: Chat with your guidance counsellor, teacher or principal.
