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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GCL2320 | Last Modified: 09 Mar 2020 | Last Full Update: 09 Mar 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CEC |
| Office Phone | 519-827-6468 |
| career.education@ugdsb.on.ca | |
| Website | www.careereducationcouncil.ca |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Contact | Kelly Schafer, Executive Director; Email: kelly.schafer@ugdsb.on.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Nichole Buisman, Program Coordinator; Email: info.cec@ugdsb.on.ca |
| Description (Site) | Guelph-West |
| Located In Community | Guelph |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Imperial Rd S and Stephanie Dr |
| Mailing Address | c/o Career Education Council |
| Physical Access | Not Accessible ; Free parking |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Agency) | Dedicated to providing youth with meaningful opportunities for experiential learning, career exploration and skill development. Builds partnerships among business, education, government and community organizations to help engage and prepare the future workforce. |
| Description (Service) | Programs and services include: * Your Future Your Choice - evening career and education event (Nov) * Career Pathways Dufferin - 1000+ Grade 8 students exploring education, careers and volunteer opportunities * Business and Education Connections Breakfast * Take Our Kids to Work Day - national job shadowing day * Build Your Community, Build Your Resumé * career speakers and mentorship * workplace tours * support for Specialist High Skills Major, Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program, Co-Op Education programs |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Dufferin County ; Guelph ; Wellington County |
| Eligibility | Many programs, events and other initiatives are geared to students / youth in Grades 7-12 |
| Application | Visit website for information * some events require registration |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Program - variable |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
| Established | 1990 |
| Funding | Fundraising - annual breakfast ; Donations ; Private sponsorships and events |
| Print Material | Newsletters and career information brochures |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Career Exploration ~ Young Adults |
