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MIDLAND SCHOOL DIVISION #25
Manitoba, Canada

USEFUL AND PROGRAM-RELATED INTERNET LINKS

Careers and Career Planning:

*F*Job Futures: http://www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/hrdc/corp/stratpol/jobs/english/index.html
(produced by Human Resources Development Canada) Information on various careers and occupational outlooks; listings of occupations and associations.

*F*Occupational and Career Development Division of Human Resources Canada: http://www.globalx.net/ocd
Take the Career Quiz!! Access to other related sites. Some publications and reference information as well. Well worth browsing.

*F*Youth -- Human Resources Development Canada: http://www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/youth/index.html
Information for youth on government programs, student loans, news releases, and general information. Links to the 1996 Hot 100, a Guide to Federal Programs and Services for Youth.

*P*Labour Market Support Services: http://www.gov.mb.ca/educate/index.html
Links to Career Planning Guide and High Demand Occupations.

*P*Exploring Occupations: http://www.umanitoba.ca/counselling/careers.html
(produced by the University of Manitoba) Career Spotlights on more frequently asked-about occupational options. Descriptions of various occupations and occupational profiles and the Occupational Outlook Handbook.

*P*Career Resource Centre: http://www.umanitoba.ca/counselling/crc.html
(produced by the University of Manitoba) U of M program information, occupational information and profiles, career planning manual and guides, distance education directories, resources for entrepreneurs and a video library. Other links also available.

CareerMosaic Canada: http://canada.careermosaic.com
Many good job links available on this site. Access to the Career Resource Centre, which has information on job-hunting and resume writing. Also available is a Jobs database, employers directory, resume posting, and other good information.

Career Paths Online: http://www.careerpathsonline.com
(produced by the B.C Ministry of Education) An inspirational, interactive career resource helping students and youth make relevant and informed career plans.

The Conference Board of Canada: http://www.conferenceboard.ca:80
A non-profit organization helping Canadian industries respond to the increasingly changing global economy.

Resume/Interview Techniques:

Career Locksmith: http://www.careerkey.com/carlock.htm
Proven successful techniques in resume preparation, job search and interview tips, the Key of "B" Sharp -- your guide to career strategy.

Kaplan Career Center: http://www.kaplan.com/career/
Wacky Job Interview Game, resumes and cover letters, interviews, success on the job, and others.

Self-Promotion Skills: http://www.harbour.sfu.ca/scwist/pathfinder/selfpromotion.htm
To improve your job-finding chances, here is the place to spend some time reviewing resume writing, cover letters, and interview techniques.

Bridges Initiatives: http://mb.cx.bridges.com

Career Planning and Labour Market Information Assignment:   http://www.edu.cog.mb.ca/metbus/metbus.html

Labour Market Information:

Electronic Labour Exchange (ELE): http://ele.ingenia.com
User friendly and available and no cost to employers and job seekers by Human Resources Development Canada. Build Skill profiles by choosing from among 25 000 career occupations. Used as a recruitment tool by employers which matches their needs with suitably skilled job seekers.

*F*National Graduate Register: http://ngr.schoolnet.ca
An Internet employment database that matches individuals' skills with the needs of businesses and government agencies across Canada. Students are encouraged to register in this cost-free employment service. Part of Canada's SchoolNet.

*F*Strategis: http://strategis.ic.gc.ca
(produced by Industry Canada) General business information and current Canadian industry statistics listed by sectors. Has information for job-seekers.

NetJobs: http://www.netjobs.com
Promotes itself as Canada's premiere employment website. Information and access center and resume databases.

Agriculture and Agribusiness:

• *F*Western Economic Diversification Canada: http://www.wd.gc.ca
• *F*What is Sustainable Agriculure? http://www.sarep.ucdavis.edu/sarep/concept.html
• *F*AgriWeb Canada: http://www.agr.ca/agriweb/agriweb.htm
• *F*Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada: http://atn-riae.agr.ca/public/new.htm
• *F*Canadian Rural Information Service: http://www.agr.ca/policy/cris/
• International Centre for Agricultural Science and Technology: http://www.gov.sk.ca/agfood/afmkt/icast.htm

Community Colleges and Universities:

• Red River Community College: http://www.rrcc.mb.ca
• Market Driven Training Centre (part of RRCC): http://mdtc.rrcc.mb.ca
• University of Winnipeg: http://www.uwinnipeg.ca
• University of Manitoba: http://www.umanitoba.ca
• Brandon University: http://www.brandonu.ca
• Assiniboine Community College: http://www.assiniboinec.mb.ca
• Keewatin Community College: http://www.keewatincc.mb.ca
• Yellowquill College: http://megamach.portage.net:80/~quill
• CareerConnect: http://careers.theglobeandmail.com (links to universities and colleges across Canada)

Community and Provincial Websites:

• Midland School Division #25: http://www.cici.mb.ca/midland

The pages contained herin are copyright © 1997 Midland School Division 25. Contact: Mr. Ernie Bart (ebartyip@cici.mb.ca)