19 Planning for Your Career
Learning Objectives
By completing this section, you can:
- Identify co-op opportunities and exchange program opportunities.
- Learn about résumé building and cover letter building.
- Explore co-op opportunities in Ontario.
It is important to recognize that there are options during your educational journey that you may consider exploring that may benefit your academics and career in the long run.
Being able to build a successful resume and cover letter can help you both academically and professionally.
Resume Types and Tips
Retrieved from Donna Naylor at Georgian College
Writing a Cover Letter
Retrieved from Donna Naylor at Georgian College
Constructing a Cover Letter
Retrieved from Donna Naylor at Georgian College
Co-op Opportunities in Ontario for Students
Cooperative education is a structured method of combining classroom-based education with practical work experience. In Ontario, there are many post-secondary institutions that may offer co-op opportunities. Co-op placements are a great way for students to further their education while still obtaining important practical work experience. It may help you decide whether or not you would like to pursue a specific career path with your degree prior to graduation.
There are many sites and organizations that specifically help Ontario students find co-op opportunities at their campus, for example:
- Canada’s Higher Education & Career Guide – Cooperative Education in Ontario: This website comprises various post-secondary institutions that offer cooperative education in the province of Ontario.
- Ontario Colleges Co-op Directory: Using this directory by ontariocolleges.ca, you can select Co-op as the program type and find various co-op positions available at campuses across Ontario.
- Experiential and Work-Integrated Learning Ontario (EWO): EWO is a provincial non-profit comprised of post-secondary, publicly-funded institutions in Ontario that offer Co-operative Education, Work-Integrated & Experiential Learning. Check out this list for post-secondary institutions that are committed to strong Experiential, Co-op & WIL experience in Ontario.
Exchange Opportunities in Ontario
Studying abroad and partaking in exchange student opportunities is a great way to experience travel and adventure while still pursuing a post-secondary education. In Ontario, there are many post-secondary institutions that provide students with opportunities to travel abroad as a student, which is a great way to experience new cultures, learn new languages, and see the world.
There are many sites and organizations that specifically help Ontario students find studying abroad and exchange opportunities at their campus, for example:
- Canada’s Higher Education & Career Guide – Study Abroad and Exchanges in Ontario: This website comprises various post-secondary institutions that offer the chance to study abroad and apply for exchange in the province of Ontario.
- Ontario Government – Study Abroad: This website consists of what you need to know if you plan to study at a college or university outside of Canada.
- Ontario Association of School Districts International: This website provides various resources about studying abroad for Ontario students.
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