Presentations

YES’s Choosing your Career presentation aims to provide youth with tools and inspiration to begin exploring long-term career goals. The presentation focuses on the value of a fulfilling career, tools to help youth narrow down their career interests, and important considerations when deciding on a career. The presentation includes two hands-on activities: one focusing on helping the youth explore fulfilling employment, as well as the computerized version of the Holland/ RIASEC Test to determine students’ “career code” and explore options they might not have previously thought of. Students will require access to their phone or a computer to complete the Holland test. 

Interested in the trades? Check out this presentation to learn more about how to become an apprentice in Manitoba from Apprenticeship Manitoba.

We’re going to learn what exactly volunteering is, we’ll focus on the benefits of volunteering for youth, and tips for how to get started. We’re going to talk about how volunteering can assist with determining future education and career options, and how it adds value to your resume. We’re going to learn about networking, what it means, and the value in it. Practical examples of how youth can get involved in their community will also be discussed.

Interested in understanding more about money? Check out this presentation by the CRA on financial literacy topics that include:

• why we file taxes,

• getting a SIN (social insurance number),

• starting that first job and getting a paycheque,

• tax slips and doing a tax return,

• common benefits and credits you can claim, 

• and how to stay safe from scams.

Are you planning on going to post-secondary (college or university)? Check out this presentation from Career Trek to learn more about how to prepare and what to expect.

Introducing the Canada Learning Bond! In this information session, students will learn about a federal grant available to them if they fit the eligibility requirements. Youth must be born after 2004 or later and must apply with a parent/guardian if under the age of 18 when applying.

• What is it?

  • The Government of Canada is offering families up to $2000 towards post-secondary funds depending on annual household income.

• Who is eligible?

  • You are born on/after January 1, 2004 

  • You are a resident of Canada

  • You have valid ID

  • Your family met the eligible income criteria for at least one year while you were 0-15 years old, or you have been in foster care

• What can I use the money for?

  • Tuition for university/college/trades/apprenticeship programs

  • Rent money

  • Technology

  • Vehicle / Travel expenses

  • School supplies and any other student-life related expenses!

Find out how to apply for The Canada Learning Bond with Trisha from Youth Employment Services Manitoba.

Interested in hearing from recent HSD grads? Want to know what they learned from their high school experience that helped prepare them for their next steps? Want to know more about what they wish they knew before graduating? Attend this panel, moderated by Assistant Superintendent Dr. Leanne Peters to get some advice.