A Post-Secondary Opportunity is a chance to further your education through career training. You can receive job training and/or an educational certification for a specific industry.

Job training opportunities will have several learning objectives. They can be full or part-time, paid or unpaid, and typically range from one to two-year commitments.

Programs that offer educational certifications will include required courses and internship opportunities, and also range from one to two-year commitments.

Postsecondary education includes education and training by institutions of higher education — typically from two to four years in colleges or universities.

Education

• College: Colleges tend to be more directly career-oriented. They offer practical or hands-on training.
• University: Universities grant degrees. All offer undergraduate (bachelor’s) degrees, and many provide graduate (Master’s and doctoral) programs.

Job Market Trainings

Government of Canada Training Initiatives
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/training.html
Information on education, training, financial assistance, and the skills you need to find and keep a job.

• Youth and student job training
• Resume Builder
• Volunteering opportunities for youth
• Language immersion programs
• The Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP)
• Apprenticeship
• Youth jobs and internships

CareerOneStop Certification Finder
https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-certifications.aspx
Search certifications by name, organization, industry, or occupation. Get info on how to certify and exam details.

Youth Programs – Career Edge
Service: Career Exploration, Planning and Experience
https://careeredge.on.ca/career-exploration-planning-and-experience-cepe/

Post-Secondary Recruitment – Government of Canada
Service: Recruitment opportunity for post-secondary students and graduates
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/recruitment/graduates/post-secondary-recruitment.html

Resources

• CEE Center for Black Youth: https://ceetoronto.org/
• YWCA: https://www.ywcatoronto.org/ourprograms/employmentandtraining/iwanttobealifeskillcoach
• Toronto: https://www.toronto.ca/…/ontario-works-training-programs-in-toronto/
• Ontario: https://www.ontario.ca/page/second-career