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Student Opportunities:

Driver Education
     The Peel School Board driver education course.

Peel Summer CO-OP
     The Peel Board offers 2 credit
     co-op programs in Logistics, the Workplace for
     Young Women, Auto Service, and Career Explorations.

U of T Summer Mentorship Program
     The Summer Mentorship Program provides students going
     into Grade 12 with a chance to explore the University of
     Toronto and professional career options

Shad Valley
     This summer motivational program exposes top youth
     to the best in science, technology, and entrepreneurship.

Global Journeys
     Are you interested on taking Secondary School credit courses abroad?


Volunteer Work

40 Hours: Your Time Counts
     Students must complete 40 hours of volunteer work as one of the
     You are encouraged to complete the 40 hours of community service
     as early as possible.

40 Hours: What Students Need to Know
     The Peel School Board Brochure on Community Service. (.pdf format)

Volunteer Peel
      the only organization in Peel who brings together people
     who want to volunteer with agencies, organizations,
     and groups who require the services of volunteers.

Volunteer Centre
     Volunteering is a great way to get
     work experience. Contact the Centre for opportunities.

Enrichment and Summer Opportunities
     Links to a variety of voluntary enrichment and
     summer opportunities

Youth Volunteering
      Another site to help you complete your 40 hours of Community Service?

 



Résumés:

Preparing a Résumé
     is a useful guide to writing your first
     résumé or analyzing your current one.

Resume Writing (with Key Word List)
 



Interview Skills:

The Virtual Interview
     The Virtual Interview contains actual interview questions.
     This interactive section gives you the opportunity
     to test your answers in a safe environment.


Job Banks

MyCityCareer.ca-Job Postings from the City of Mississauga

Workopolis-Over 30,000 Job Postings

Monster.ca-Browse through Job Postings and check out their Career Center

Canada PartTime Browse through Part Time Job Postings.


Job Search Links

Youth Opportunities Ontario
    Help with the Job Hunt, Starting your own Business or
    Finding that Summer Job

Mississauga YMCA Youth Employment Services
    Will help you find that perfect summer job
    Has useful workshops and a Summer Jobs posted at their location.
    (151 City Center Dr., Suite 800)

Ontario Work Infonet
      Provides a wealth of labour market information
     and many links to other labour market sites.

Career Coach
      Provides the youth of Peel employment related services.
     Their office is a 37 foot "mobilehome", equipped with
      5 lap top computers and wireless Internet access.

Jobs 4 Teens
     Provides links to top employers of teens.
     The companies listed offer jobs specifically designed for teens.

2005 Student Empoyment Guide -(.pdf version)
      From Mississauga Recreation and Parks:
     An empoyment guide for students who want to work
      for the city Parks and Rec programs.

Jobs Etc
     Government of Canada Site to help you in
     the Process of looking for work. Topics include:
     Knowing Yourself,Looking For Work, Exploring Careers
     Learning and Training & Staying Marketable.

Youth Path- Government of Canada's Youth Website
     This Government of Canada site offers much
     information Web site features a variety of youth-related topics
     such as employment, education, health and safety,
     sports and recreation, and science and technology

You and the Job Market
     Quick reference to today's job market and career planning.
     Topics include: How the Job Market Works,
     How Your Skills Match Up & Job Market Characteristics.

MazeMaster
   The One Stop Shop for Youth Employment

Humber Employment Resource Centre
     Useful links to find part-time employment and more.
 
Job Web
    Employment Information, Career Services and Job Postings