Three of the most important steps in moving towards a successful future career are:

• knowing where you want to go;
• knowing who you are and what your skills and abilities are, and;
• knowing where to find the jobs that are available.

This section of the site provides links to activities that will help you plan your future direction and determine your skills and abilities, and links where you can find jobs and career opportunities that are available.

The following resources provide a good overview of the career planning process.

• Explore your interests, aptitudes and abilities (personal knowledge),.
• Identifying careers that are a good match for you (interest inventories).
• Exploring suitable careers (specific careers and career databases).
  • Career Week - (late October - early November)

The Working in Canada (www.workingincanada.gc.ca ) website presents information from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada / Service Canada websites through a single portal.

Career Development eManual
https://emanual.uwaterloo.ca/login_new.aspx
from the University of Waterloo

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada HRSDC
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/home.shtml

Ontario Prospects
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/prospects/index.html

• Speak with your Guidance Counsellor and/or visit a Career Centre.

York Region Employment and Financial Resource Centres
Employment Resource Centres
The Employment and Financial Support Branch has resource centres in each of its offices that are available to all job-searching Employment and Financial Support participants. Many of the tools needed to look for work including computers, fax machines, photocopiers, newspapers, and more, are free for Employment and Financial Support participants. These centres are a "self-help style" so come prepared to help yourself. Visit your local Employment and Financial Support office and get started today.

Seneca Career Services - http://www.senecac.on.ca/careerservices

York Works - http://www.yorkworks.ca/

York University Career Centre