Career Education Council

Feedback Friday

We want to hear from you! If your student has taken part in Media Lab, one of CEC's virtual workplace co-op programs, your feedback helps us continue creating opportunities that make a real difference.

What skills did they build? What are they most proud of? We'd love to hear about their experience.

This form is also open to feedback on any of our other programs and events; we welcome it all!

Scan the QR code or visit the link below to fill out our quick feedback form:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/pnfcaUFSz0

Is your child is heading into secondary/post-secondary school?

Get ready to join us this November at our resource fairs, hosted by the CEC and partnered with the Wellington Catholic and Upper Grand District School Boards. Not only will you be able to connect with professionals and representatives, but you can also use these resources to plan ahead!

Students (Grades 8 - 12) and their families are invited! Take this opportunity to discover future pathways at one of the following fairs:

📌 Your Pathway – Your Future
November 04, 2026 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School, Guelph

📌 Your Future / Your Choice
November 11, 2026 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute, Guelph

Come ready to explore, ask questions, and find out what is possible!
🔗 For more information visit us at careereducationcouncil.ca/events

Created by a Media Hub Participant! Learn more about our virtual workplace COOP programs at careereducationcouncil.ca/

Testimonial Tuesday

"My experience at Media Lab was very engaging and productive. I enjoyed being placed at Media Lab and being able to have such a memorable experience. This program truly helped me with my future endeavours."
— Student Participant, Media Lab

Media Lab is one of CEC's virtual workplace co-op programs, where students gain hands-on experience in freelance work, digital media, and graphic design, all while building a professional portfolio and real workplace skills.

Visit careereducationcouncil.ca/medialab to learn more about the program and how your student can get involved.

Program Spotlight: Media Lab

Looking for a way for to explore digital media and graphic design while building real workplace skills?
Media Lab is one of CEC's virtual workplace co-op programs, designed just for that.

Through the program, students gain hands-on experience by working on spotlight projects with real clients, learning graphic design basics and methodology, and building a unique, professional portfolio.

Along the way, they also have the opportunity to complete SHSM certificates, take part in coffee chats with industry professionals, and learn how to use tools like Canva and Figma, and much more!

It's a flexible, supportive way for students to explore a career path before they've even finished high school.

Visit careereducationcouncil.ca/medialab to learn more.

A huge thank you to Wyndham House for serving as a Community Partner on our Media Hub volunteer program! 🧡

Our local high school students truly appreciated the opportunity to tackle a real-world, hands-on graphic design assignment in support of your organization. We look forward to sharing their finished work with you. ✏️📓💬

A huge thank you to Guelph Tool Library for serving as a Community Partner on our Media Hub volunteer program! 🧡

Our local high school students truly appreciated the opportunity to tackle a real-world, hands-on graphic design assignment in support of your organization. We look forward to sharing their finished work with you. ✏️📓💬

Do you know a great local career story that deserves to be shared?

The Career Exploration Portal wants to showcase businesses and organizations across Wellington and Dufferin! Highlighting real workplaces, employees, career paths, and entry opportunities can help young people discover the many possibilities available close to home.

Your organization could be featured through a Career Directory profile, a workplace tour, or both.

Help us inspire and educate the next generation. Send us a message or visit careerexploration.ca to learn more!

Program Spotlight: Career Exploration Portal

Not sure where to start when it comes to exploring careers or post-secondary options?

The Career Exploration Portal (CEP) is CEC's regionally-focused resource hub, built to help students and job-seekers explore careers and build valuable skills.

Each month, thousands of users turn to the CEP to access information on post-secondary institutions and industries; information that used to require attending in-person events and career fairs.

Visit careerexploration.ca to see how it can help your student plan their next step

"Over my time in the program, I developed new skills, met a large diversity of hard working individuals, made strong bonds and connections with mentors over the weeks, and ultimately had a fun and enjoyable experience. I would recommend this experience not only to ICT SHSM and Software Engineering students, but to any students of any industry and any level, from beginner artists and intermediate analysts to talented developers and passionate creators."

— Student Participant, Virtual COOP, Develop the Future

Stories like this one start with a single opportunity. Visit our website careereducationcouncil.ca/developthefuture to see what could be waiting for your student.

Feedback Friday

Our Develop the Future and Media Lab participants are finishing up their summer semester, and we want to hear how it went!

From building apps and sharpening design skills to gaining real freelance and workplace experience, this summer has been full of growth.

If your student took part in either program, we'd love to hear about their experience!

What skills did they build? What are they most proud of? Share your feedback at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/pnfcaUFSz0!

Your input helps us continue creating opportunities that make a real difference.