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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.