World of Choices Summit

JA Program

Program Description

World of Choices prepares youth for the future of work by providing students with learning opportunities to build transferable skills and explore career paths.

JA Canada is partnering with Colleges and Institutes Canada to host Skilled Trades Summits across the country. By providing a hands-on experience, students will enhance their understanding and knowledge of skilled trades as a meaningful and fulfilling career path.

Program Overview

Students completing this Program will be prepared to:

Learn about diverse opportunities in the trades sector and the training, experience and education required for various trades careers
Understand the in-demand opportunities in manufacturing, construction and mechanical trades
Learn the importance of transferable skills and how to develop them
Develop skills through hands-on immersive learning experiences facilitated by college instructors in learning labs
Participate in a practical career planning exercise

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.

2025-26 school year Summit details:

Date: May 2026
Time: 10am to 2pm
Locations: NSCC Akerley and Lunenburg Campuses
Registration: LINK

Program Information Sheet

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Key Program Details

Key Learning Areas

Entrepreneurship

Work Readiness