JMD Career Educational Counselling

The next chapter is almost here for Rylan! This fall, Rylan will be heading to Humber Polytechnic to begin the Bachelor of Interior Design program.

What makes this pathway especially interesting? Rylan will be earning a university degree in a college/polytechnic setting; bringing together the academic credentials of a degree with the hands-on, applied learning environment that colleges and polytechnics are known for.

For students who want a university degree but also value practical, career-focused learning, programs like this can offer the best of both worlds.

This is exactly why exploring all post-secondary pathways is so important when choosing the right fit!

Congratulations, Rylan! Wishing you an exciting start to your Interior Design journey at Humber!

Thinking about post-secondary options for your teen?
Through JMD Career Educational Counselling, I help students explore their strengths, interests, academic profile and career possibilities to make informed decisions about their future; whether that leads to university, college, trades or another pathway.

Message me to learn more about career and post-secondary counselling.

Congratulations to Kennedy on her acceptance to Trent University's Bachelor of Arts & Science/Medical Sciences – Trent/Swansea Dual Degree Program!

This unique program allows students to study in both Canada and Wales (UK), earning two bachelor's degrees in just four years while gaining an incredible international education experience.

Through our career counselling process, Kennedy's assessments consistently highlighted strengths in medical sciences, scientific research, and health care, making this an outstanding fit for her interests and future goals.

There are so many amazing post-secondary opportunities that students and parents don't always know exist. My goal is to help students discover programs that truly match their strengths, interests, and aspirations; not just the ones they've heard about.

If your Grade 10, 11, or 12 student is starting to think about life after high school, let's find the pathway that's right for them.

This weeks graduate spotlight is Kaylee. In the fall, Kaylee is heading to Laurentian University to study nursing.

Through career exploration, Kaylee's results consistently highlighted her strong interests in health care, science, helping others, and practical hands on work.

It was lovely working with Kaylee and I wish her all the best as she begins this exciting new chapter.

Send me a message to learn more about career educational counselling and how I can help your student explore their next steps.

Congratulations to Jayla on graduating high school! This fall, Jayla will begin the Practical Nursing program at Seneca Polytechnic.

Jayla’s career assessments highlighted a strong interest in medical services and health care, along with a genuine desire to help others. Her results also showed that she is organized, dependable, persistent, and drawn to practical, hands-on learning. Her assessment results helped confirm that a career in healthcare, and specifically nursing, was a strong fit for her interests, personality, work style, and learning preferences.

Wishing Jayla all the best as she begins this exciting new chapter!

Are you or your student unsure which post-secondary path is the right fit? Career counselling can help provide clarity and direction by connecting personality, interests, academic strengths, and future goals.

Send me a message to learn more about how I can help your student find their direction.

Congratulations to Jacob on graduating high school and beginning his Bachelor of Kinesiology (BKin) at Brock University this fall!

Jacob's career assessments highlighted strengths that are practical, analytical, and active, with strong interests in health sciences, athletics, and life sciences; making Kinesiology a great fit for his personality, interests, and academic strengths.

Wishing you all the best as you start this exciting new chapter at Brock!

Have a student entering Grades 10–12? Summer is the perfect time to explore post-secondary options with personalized career counselling before application season begins. Send me a message to learn more!

Congratulations to Hazel on beginning her Honours Psychology – Interdisciplinary Health Science Stream at the University of Windsor!

Throughout our career counselling process, Hazel's assessments consistently highlighted strengths in science, psychology, health services, and helping others. Combined with her strong academic motivation and curiosity, Psychology emerged as an excellent fit, offering opportunities to explore mental health, research, and healthcare.

It's always rewarding to see students gain confidence in their post-secondary decisions by discovering how their interests, strengths, and personality align with future career pathways.

Congratulations, Hazel! Wishing you every success at the University of Windsor!

If your student is entering Grade 10, 11, or 12 and is unsure about their post-secondary plans, I'd be happy to help them explore options that fit their unique strengths and interests.

Message me to learn more about my Career Educational Counselling services.

Congratulations to Brendan on choosing the Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) program at the University of Guelph!

Brendan's career assessments highlighted strengths in leadership, business, organization, and problem-solving, along with a strong enterprising mindset. His results pointed toward careers involving management, finance, sales, administration, and leadership, making Business an excellent fit.

One of the things I love about Guelph's co-op program is that it gives students the opportunity to apply what they're learning in the classroom to real workplaces. Co-op helps students build practical experience, develop professional skills, make valuable industry connections, and often gives them a clearer sense of the career path they want to pursue after graduation. Employers consistently value graduates who have relevant work experience before entering the workforce.

Congratulations again, Brendan! Wishing you all the best as you begin this exciting journey at the University of Guelph.

Thinking about college or university but not sure which program is the right fit? Career assessments can help students better understand their strengths, interests, and personality so they can make confident, informed decisions about their future. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to learn more!

Congratulations to Arleigh as she begins an exciting new chapter!

This fall, Arleigh has chosen to take a gap year while playing Junior Hockey with the OWHA North York Storm and exploring a future in Health Sciences.

Her career assessments highlighted a thoughtful combination of strengths. She is compassionate, organized, curious, and enjoys science, problem-solving, and helping others. Her results pointed toward careers in health care, psychology, education, and the sciences, making Health Sciences a great area to explore.

One thing I love about Arleigh's journey is her decision to take a gap year. There is often pressure for students to move directly from high school to post-secondary, but that's not the right path for everyone. A gap year, when used intentionally, can provide valuable life experience, personal growth, and greater clarity about future goals. It allows students to develop independence, build confidence, continue pursuing their passions, and make more informed decisions about their education and career.

For Arleigh, competing at a high level of hockey while taking time to further explore her future is an investment in herself. The discipline, resilience, teamwork, leadership, and time management she continues to develop through sport are all qualities that employers and post-secondary institutions value.

Wishing Arleigh an incredible season with the North York Storm! I can't wait to see where this exciting year takes you.

Congratulations to Aila on her acceptance to Fleming College's Social Service Worker program!

When Aila completed her career assessments, clear themes emerged around helping others, counselling, communication, and human relations. Through the career educational counselling process, we explored post-secondary options that aligned with her strengths, interests, and personality, leading her to a program that is an excellent fit.

We are excited to see where this path takes her and wish her all the best as she begins this next chapter!

Graduation season is the perfect time to celebrate achievements and start planning ahead. If your teen is unsure about courses, college, university, careers, or future pathways, summer is the ideal time to create a game plan before the new school year begins.

Feel free to reach out to learn more about Career Educational Counselling!

Congratulations to Aiden on his acceptance to OCAD University in the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) – Photography program!

When Aiden completed his career assessments, clear themes emerged around creativity, visual arts, communication, writing, and self-expression. Through the counselling process, we explored post-secondary options that aligned with his strengths, interests, and personality, helping him find a pathway that truly fits who he is.

We are excited to see where his creativity takes him and wish him all the best as he begins this next chapter!

Graduation season is the perfect time to celebrate achievements and start planning ahead. If your teen is unsure about courses, college, university, careers, or future pathways, summer is an ideal time to create a game plan before the new school year begins.

Feel free to reach out to learn more about Career Educational Counselling.