Career Planning
Whether you are currently a student or you plan to further your education or training, you should be aware of what options are available to you. There are many resources provided by both the federal and provincial government to help you find the career you want, and to help you choose the right education to pursue that career.
Relevant LinksTo learn more about career planning tools and resources, visit the following websites.
Nova Scotia Career Options Nova Scotia Career Options provides information about the many occupations available in Nova Scotia. You can learn about education and skills requirements for different areas of employment and how the labour market can affect your career choices.
Government of Canada’s Jobs, Workers, Training and Careers Website The Government of Canada's Jobs, Workers, Training and Careers Website is an online tool providing job listings; information about the Canadian workplace; resources for training/learning; and career research, including self employment.
Workinfonet.ca This website is Canada’s virtual library of career and employment information. It has a special section dedicated to providing information for newcomers. They also provide a provincial web site for Nova Scotia at
www.ns.workinfonet.ca.
Job Futures 2000 This website explores the different careers and professions available in Canada, providing statistics, salary, availability, educational requirements and more information related to each occupational field.