World of Choices Events

JA Program

Program Description

Students learn from inspirational speakers and participate in small group discussions with passionate career mentors. Each event includes a feature on skilled trades opportunities.

Program Overview

Students completing this Program will be prepared to:

  • Recognize how transferable skills including communication, creativity, digital literacy, adaptability and financial health can enable career success
  • Explore potential career pathways including opportunities in skilled trades categories (construction, manufacturing, automotive, and more)
  • Be empowered to succeed in designing a career path
  • Discover educational and training opportunities

In-Person Events Features:

  • Pre-event resource material includes Transferable skills mini video modules and a package to showcase how to prepare for the day
  • Half-day in-person event includes a panel of skilled trades professionals, and round table discussions with career mentors
  • Post-event resource material includes access to the trades video library and information on future post secondary learning opportunities

BONUS: The Career Exploration Centre hosted the JA Campus bite-sized video page with all sorts of short-form videos to accelerate your journey towards financial literacy, work readiness or entrepreneurship.

Expression of Interest for World of Choices Events

Please be advised that we have selected our schools for the fall sessions.

If you are interested in bringing our program your school in the spring please complete the Expression of Interest form.

We’re excited to offer schools the opportunity to host a World of Choices Career Exploration event! This half-day, interactive experience brings skilled professionals into classrooms to share their career journeys through hands-on learning presentations. Students gain valuable insight into a wide range of careers and pathways while building inspiration for their future.

Please note:

  • Only 4 events are held each year (2 per semester).
  • This is not a registration form–it’s an expression of interest.
  • If your school is not selected, you’ll be placed on a waitlist for future opportunities.
  • 3 to 5 classes available to participate
  • Preference will be given to Pathways, O2 and Co-op classes

To have your school considered, complete the INTEREST FORM.

Program Information Sheet

For more details, view the full program description sheet by selecting a language below.

Key Program Details

Key Learning Areas
Categories
Structure
Teacher Led
Optional Guest Facilitation
Self Directed
Languages
English
French