Career Discovery Bundle

Watch Video: Creating environments for Indigenous youth to live & succeed | Tunchai Redvers | TEDxKitchenerED

Indigenous youth experience the highest rates of negative instances such as suicide, yet are the fastest-growing demographic in Canada. This has been at the heart of the work of Tunchai Redvers, co-founder of We Matter, a national non-profit organization committed to Indigenous youth empowerment, hope and life promotion. Tunchai makes the case that changing this reality and creating environments for Indigenous youth to both live and succeed means centering Indigenous youth voices, honouring Indigenous strengths, and challenging toxic norms and beliefs.

Watch Video: #Futuready: Exploring Careers

Why is this important? At any age, it’s important to take a good look at what you might like to do for a living. First and foremost, it is OKAY to not know! On average, people change jobs seven times in their adult lives and four times before they turn 32. (Source: CNN Money) It is important to get a general idea of what you would like to do and what you are good at. This not only can help lead to a happy and successful career, but can save time and money in the future.

Watch Video: An Indigenous Journey to Leadership | Eddy Robinson | TEDxStMaryCSSchool

 When we consider the Indigenous narrative of Canada most people tend to think Indigenous people are a people of the past. As an urban Indigenous person growing up in Toronto Eddy shares his narrative and process of self-actualization to becoming the person he is today, through the spaces created by unexpected allies. Cultures around the world engage in rites of passage and methods of Introspection to the discovery of self. It has been through ceremonies like the Vision Quest and Traditional Fasting ceremonies that Indigenous people like the Anishinaabe can face their truth on the journey to finding identity.

Watch Video:  Welcome to the Movement | Land Needs Guardians

Across the country, Indigenous Guardians are working to protect and care for the lands, waters, and resources that we all depend on. Guardians are eyes, ears, and boots on the ground; trained experts who manage protected areas, restore animals and plants, test water quality, and monitor development. This work is already delivering proven results, transforming communities, and building momentum. Join the Land Needs Guardians movement to call on Canada to invest in more Indigenous Guardians!

Watch Video: How To Make Your Personal Brand Purposeful By Defining And Understanding Your WHY

What does your personal brand say about you? Does it have purpose? Is it memorable? These are the types of questions Peter Rodriguez, CMO at Brand Igniter Inc., is ready to answer for you to help you build out your personal brand. Unlock the purpose of your personal brand to stay motivated in your professional career no matter which industry you find yourself in. Remember that a powerful and personal brand speaks loud and clear to get you noticed for new opportunities. 

Take Quiz: Interests

Identify Careers Tailored to Your Interests:  See where your interests lie and explore what type of jobs would suit you well. innovative work.

Take Quiz: Abilities

Leverage your strengths. Find out what you are great at, and explore careers that allow you to use your top skills.

Take Quiz: Values

Choose how you prefer to work with data, people and things, and get a list of possible career options to explore.

Take Quiz: Volunteer Experience · Work Experience · Work & Career.

Have you been wanting to understand where your Skills, Interests, Workstyle, Values and Requirements are and how to apply them to the right career?  YouthjobsCanada offers a resource to start to help you determine where your aptitudes can be applied into specific Job Types.   It’s 5 categories of scaled questions by choice of tendency type questions which are easy to answer and the quiz takes about 5 – 10 minutes to complete.  You will generate a report which will show you details by recommended following careers.  Try the test – it’s really easy to do and can greatly help you! Courtesy whatcareerisrightforme.com

Take Note: Write 1 - 3 potential career paths that interest you and share them with us through Connect & Share!

Take Quiz: Answer a series of questions to identify careers that match your work style and interests. Discuss your results in a career coaching session!

Take Quizzes: Explore career possibilities - Take one or more of the career quizzes through the link below to find out what occupations may be a good fit for you. These quizzes will help you identify possible career paths based on what you like or are good at. We recommend starting with one of these quizzes: Interests, Abilities or Work Activities. Discuss your results with your Coordinator or with a Career Coach by booking a virtual session!

Take Note: Research the web for various Land Guardian programs and share those examples with us through Connect & Share!

Take Personality Assessment: Take this assessment to better understand who you are and how you approach life! This will help you understand your personal brand and provide insight into potential career choices. Let us know your personality type by sharing that with us in Connect & Share!

Take Note: Write down the answers to these two questions & submit them in the Connect & Share!

1. What 3 words would I use to describe myself when I first meet someone?
2. What 3 words would someone else use to describe me having just met me?