Career Counselling Resources

Algonquin College Resources

• Career Counselling
• Self-Guided Career & Program Choice Modules
• Co-op & Career Services
• Aspire AC
• Academic Upgrading at Algonquin College
• Preparation for Health Sciences
• Test Centre
• HPAT- Health Programs Admissions Test
• Prior Learning and Assessment Recognition
• Course Outlines
• Transfer Credits
• AC Pathways
• Registrar’s Office and Financial Aid
• International Education Centre
• International Education Centre Events
• Experienced Worker Centre
• Linkedin Learning
• AC Volunteer Centre

Community Resources

Newcomer Supports

• Foreign credential assessments can be done through ICAS or WES.
• OCISO – Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization
• Internationally Trained Professionals Mentorship Program
• LASI World Skills

Labour Market Information

• Federal Government of Canada Job Outlooks
• Federal Government of Canada Job Reports
• Ottawa/Carleton Your Next Job
• Government of Ontario

Apprenticeship Resources

• General Apprenticeship Information – steps to becoming an apprentice etc.

Apprenticeship resources for searching for an apprenticeship:

• Trade Search: https://apprenticesearch.com/cas
• CLAC: https://www.clac.ca/apprenticeship

Trades and apprenticeship information in Ontario:

• Apprenticeship in Ontario: https://www.ontario.ca/page/apprenticeship-ontario
• Skilled Trades Ontario: https://www.skilledtradesontario.ca/

Potential Financial Support

• Better Jobs Ontario
• Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)

Upgrading/Adult High School programs in Ottawa

• OCDSB Adult Highschool
• OCDSB Night School
• St. Nicks
• ILC is virtual Ontario High School Credits

Training Programs

• Free Career-Focused Training Programs
• LinkedIn Learning through the Ottawa Public Library

Volunteer Work

• Volunteer Ottawa – You can search for different volunteer opportunities.