Helping students learn about new career paths from current industry professionals
A JA program for grade 8 – 12 students
World of Choices (WOC) is an in-person event aimed at helping grade 8 – 12 students discover new career choices and learn from local industry professionals.
In this program, students will have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with potential educational paths, getting a glimpse into the day-to-day of a variety of careers while learning about and challenging the myths surrounding them. Students will feel empowered to continue their education towards a chosen career and be better equipped to meet the challenges of today’s working world.
Students Will:
- Become empowered to succeed in designing a career path
- Learn the tools to better meet the challenges of today’s work world
- Capitalize on career opportunities in emerging, traditional and non-traditional fields
- Gain a better understanding of careers and the educational foundation needed
- Discover educational opportunities
- Develop a proactive attitude about a future career
- Understand industry and labour market trends
Benefits of Being a Career Mentor:
- Share your knowledge and experience with the next generation of leaders
- Bridge potential gaps in understanding about your career field
- Develop your leadership and communication skills
- Give back to the community
- Build relationships with other proffesionals in your field
- Support us as a not-for-profit organization in aiming to inspire youth in the community
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JA-NEO would like to our Community Partner and our Supporting Partners for their ongoing support and investment:
