Step 2 – What’s Out There?

Welcome to the “ins” and “outs” of the work world!

Ever wonder what level or type of education you need in order to start working at a particular job? What kind of conditions you’ll be working in? How much you’re gonna get paid? What job opportunities are out there?

Check out the following links – the more you know, the easier it will be to make a good choice for yourself.

• CanLearn
  Helping you save, plan and pay for your education!

• Job Futures
  Looking for information about the World of Work?

• The Working in Canada Tool
  This tool will help you identify the name of your occupation in Canada and provide you with a detailed labour market information report (containing job duties, skill requirements, wage rates, etc.) for a chosen location in Canada.

• Labour Market Information
  Answer your questions about jobs, skills and the availability of workers in local areas across Canada.

• Training & Careers - JobsEtc.ca
  Learn about your rights as a worker, career opportunities and training options.

• Government of New Brunswick - Apprenticeship & Certification
  Everything you need to know about apprenticeship in New Brunswick.

• Skilled Trades - A Career You Can Build On
  Get career information on apprenticeships and skilled trades.
  • "Exploring Skilled Trades & Apprenticeship" presentation (English Only)

• Skills Canada
  Interested in skilled trades and technologies?

• Youth.gc.ca
  Youth.gc.ca offers a tonne of great info!
  • Career Planning
  • Education
  • Jobs
  • Money

• Emploi-pt (French only)
  Find answers rapidly on careers traditionally dominated by men occupied by women.