Career Connections
What is taking place at Career Connections?
Human Library
Students are invited to connect with a diverse group of professionals to learn about a company or occupation you are interested in pursuing.
Check out the "Where Can I Go If..." section of this webpage to learn more about the guests who will be in attendance.
- Century 21 Gold Key Realty
- Hanover Teacher's Association
- On Screen Manitoba
- Town of Niverville
Student Services
Connect with a professional on a variety of career development topics.
Get feedback on your resume or cover letter.
Practice your interview skills.
Receive financial counselling.
Figure out your next step after high school by talking with a career coach.
- Eastman Employment Services
- Youth Employment Services (YES)
- University of Manitoba
- Community Financial Counselling Services
- Niverville Credit Union
- MITT
- Career Trek
Presentations
Participate in a presentation on a topic of interest to gain some knowledge and information from local experts.
Topics include:
Choosing Your Career (Option 1)
Apprenticeship (Option 2)
Volunteering (Option 3)
Financial Literacy (Option 4)
Post-Secondary Preparation (Option 5)
Funding for School (Fund My Future Project) (Option 6a)
HSD Graduated Student Panel (Option 6b)
Information Booths
Visit a variety of booths to learn about your post-secondary options and the industries in Manitoba.
Where can I go if...
I'm interested in learning more about/becoming a(n)...
Archivist
Custodian
Customer Service Representative
Data Analyst
Drafter
Electrician
Event Planner
Fire Fighter
Flight Attendant
Glazier
HR Specialist
Interior Designer
Interpreter and Translator
Judge
Lab Technician
Landscaper
Librarian
Maintenance and Repair Worker
Marine Biologist
Massage Therapist
Mason
Museum Curator
Physiotherapist
Pilot
Plumber
Postal Worker
Psychologist
Public Relations Specialist
Receptionist
Recreation and Fitness Worker
Respiratory Therapist
Secretary
Server
Speech-Language Pathologist
Sports Coach
Statistician
Trades
Travel Agent
I'm interested in exploring the career cluster that focuses on...
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Architecture and Construction
Arts, A/V Technology and Communications
Business, Management and Administration
Education and Training
Finance
Government and Public Administration
Health Sciences
Hospitality and Tourism
Human Services
Information Technology
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Manufacturing
Marketing, Sales and Services
STEM
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
I don't know what I want to do with my life. Now what?
Step 1: Presentation
Attend the "Choosing a Career" presentation by YES (Youth Employment Services) at 9:30 or 2:00.
Step 2: Career Coach (in Student Services)
Connect with a career coach at the Student Services section of the event. You can talk to them about your concerns and get some tips on next steps.
Check out the Challenge Cards with Career Trek in the Student Services section.
Play the Career Case game to learn about careers in agriculture.
Step 3: Information Booths
Check out some of the booths including:
Manitoba Career Prospects to get an overview of the industries in Manitoba.
CERC (Community Employment and Resource Centre) to access services and resources to help you figure out your next steps.
YES (Youth Employment Services) and Futures Forward to access supports and resources.
Step 4: Human Library
Connect with some of the professionals in the Human Library to learn about the opportunities available to you in a bunch of different areas.
Step 5: Revisit Booths and Human Library
After reflecting on the information you've gathered, visit information booths that relate to an area of interest for you. Consider going back to the Human Library to learn about different professions.