Getting Started

Getting involved in Passport to Prosperity can be a huge benefit...for all.

Passport to Prosperity is an Ontario-wide initiative to assist employers in connecting with their future workforce. Employer's involvement can range from a 20 minute career talk to an apprenticeship commitment.

We are always seeking employer participation for the following opportunities:

 

  • Career Talks (Speakers Bureau)
  • Workplace Tours (Business Visitation)
  • Job Shadowing
  • Short-Term Work Experiences
  • Co-operative Education Placements
  • Career Fairs

 

How can you benefit by participating?

Employer Benefits

  • Connect with your future workforce
  • Influence career decisions  
  • Attract more workers to your industry/career  
  • Support your community  
  • Share your experiences and expertise

 

Student Benefits

  • Gain real work experience outside of the classroom
  • Connect classroom learning to real life situations
  • Become more aware of your post secondary education options
  • Become better prepared to enter the workforce

Educator Benefits

  • Connect with employers to create meaningful work opportunities for students
  • Help to better prepare students for post secondary education and the workplace

 

We support school-to-work opportunities with the following institutional partners:

Algonquin Lakeshore Catholic School board

Hastings Prince Edward District School Boards

Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf

Albert College

Quinte Christian High School

 

 


Employers sign up link

If you wish to participate in any way, register here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Have I missed a local youth service provider? Send me your details and I will be sure to add you!
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