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Job Bank - Student jobs
Click on "Student Job Search" for employment opportunites for students in London or across Canada. From Service Canada.

Job Connect – London
Job search assistance for youth aged 16 to 24 years old who are out of school, unemployed and not receiving Employment Insurance benefits. Located on the 2nd floor of the Central Library.

Starting Your Own Business
The Small Business Centre is in London and offers information about business start-up programs and competitions for youth.

YMCA-YWCA of London - Youth Internship Program
The Federal Public Sector Youth Internship Program is a real world work experience for young people. 382 Waterloo St., London, ON, N6B 2N8, telephone 519-667-3300.

Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) London 
YOU is a non-profit organization in London that helps youth prepare for and find employment. Services range from employment counselling and workshops to job-readiness training.

Websites

Careers with the Federal Government
The Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) offers full-time students the opportunity to gain summer employment experience by working for the Federal Government.

Dress to Impress
This guide from Washington State University offers tips on how to dress for an interview and includes photos of possible clothing choices with comments from recruiters.

Internships with the Federal Government
The Federal Public Sector Youth Internship Program (FPSYIP) offers unemployed or under-employed young Canadians between the ages of 15 and 30 the opportunity to gain work experience through a paid internship.

Job Search Q & A
Based in Toronto, the Youth Employment Services website offers job search questions and answers as well as résumé and cover letter writing tips and examples.

Ministry of Natural Resources - Youth Programs 
Learn about summer opportunities, internships, co-ops and Aboriginal youth programs with the Ministry of Natural Resources.

New Graduate Recruiters 
Jobpostings.ca is the online version of a recruitment magazine for college and university students looking for their first job after graduation. A special focus on disabilities and internships.

Ontario Internship Program 
A paid, two year, entry-level employment opportunity in the Ontario Public Service for recent college or university graduates.

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
OYAP offers students in grade 11 or 12 the opportunity to begin apprenticeship training while completing their high school diploma.

Service Canada Centres for Youth 
A list of contact information and hours of service for each of the Centres in Ontario. Centres offer summer job search assistance provided by youth, for youth.

Student Resources for Career Planning
The Ontario School Counsellor’s Association offers a large selection of links to information that can help you plan your education and career. Just click on ‘Student Resources’ to get started.

Summer Jobs and Internships
The Department of Canadian Heritage and Parks Canada offer 3 summer job programs for current students and 2 internship programs for graduates through the Young Canada Works initiative.

Workopolis
View job postings and find job search tips. Free registration is required to post résumés or apply for jobs.

Youth Opportunities Ontario
From the Government of Ontario, this site provides information on apprenticeships, summer jobs, starting your own business, career planning and your rights at work.

 

 

 

College and University

Websites

Ontario College Application Services

Ontario Universities' Application Centre 

Distance Studies 
Access to a searchable database of distance education courses and programs at over 30 Canadian universities.

eInfo
eInfo is a guide to Ontario's universities designed for secondary school students. You can search for programs, prerequisites and grade requirements using the Program Wizard, search university scholarships and awards and view details about residences and meal plans at each institution.

International Gateway to Education in Canada
Provides access for both the international education community and international students to Canadian education resources on the Internet .

Ministry of Colleges, Training and Universities
Search under "Distance Education" for links to numerous websites that provide access to distance learning programs.

OntarioLearn.com 
Ontariolearn.com is a consortium of 22 Ontario Community Colleges that offers more than 750 courses to online students.

studentawards.com
Search university, college and company scholarships for incoming, currently enrolled or finishing a degree students in Canada.

Exchange Programs

Websites

Exchanges Canada
Information on a variety of national and international exchange programs for youth supported by the Canadian government.

France-Canada Youth Exchange
For young adults aged 18 - 35 years.

Katimavik
Katimavik's mission is to foster the personal, professional and social development of Canadian youth through volunteer involvement in communities from coast to coast.

Rotary Exchange
The Rotary Club of Canada administers summer and academic international youth exchanges.

Sweden-Canada Youth Exchange
For a limited number of  teens between the ages of 18 and 30, the Swedish government offers a work permit for up to one year.