What is Passport to Prosperity?

Passport to Prosperity is an Ontario-wide initiative to increase employer involvement in experiential learning opportunities for the benefit of high school students. These opportunities provide students with a chance to explore career options, gain valuable work experience and advance their skills. Employer’s can make an impact by shaping their future workforce through connecting with an eager local talent pool.

The Passport to Prosperity program supports various school-to-work opportunities that employers can participate in:

• Career Talks
• Workplace Tours
• Job Shadowing
• Short-Term Work Experiences
• Co-operative Education Placements
• Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
• Career Fairs

The Benefits

Employer Benefits

• Gain access to a talented workforce at no cost
• Impact the training of your future workforce
• Get noticed as an excellent Corporate citizen who facilitates experiential learning for students
• Provide opportunities for meaningful mentorship

Student Benefits

• Gain experience outside of the classroom
• Connect classroom learning to real life situations
• Become more aware of your post secondary education options
• Become better prepared for 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
• Gain access to an extensive employer database