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Take Our Kids to Work Day 2022
For decades now, companies across Canada have been opening their doors to grade 9 students on what has become known as Take Our Kids to Work Day....
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Supporting Youth Through Education and Career Development in Uncertain Times
Tuesday, November 29, 2022 is #GivingTuesday, a day to celebrate and encourage giving in all its forms. Founded in 2012 by the Bill and Melinda Gates...
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Announcing The Parents as Career Coaches Podcast
Parents and other adult allies have more influence on kids’ career choices than anyone else, by far, whether intentional or not. In our surveys of...
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Ontario Connecting Young People With Career Opportunities in Halton Region
BURLINGTON — Ontario is investing $488,550 through the Halton Industry Education Council’s (HIEC) new program called Gateway to the Trades – Making...
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Minister Karina Gould Visits HIEC to Announce Further Funding for Intergenerational Mentorship Program
(September 11, 2020) – HIEC was pleased to host The Honourable Karina Gould (MP, Burlington), at their Burlington-based office today for an...
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HIEC receives CN Charity/Not-For-Profit Excellence Award
June 26, 2020 – The Oakville Awards for Business Excellence recently announced that the Halton Industry Education Council (HIEC) was the recipient of...
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Rising Stronger: Preparing Canada’s Post-Pandemic Workforce
Workforce experts convene national dialogue about Canada’s post- pandemic labour market
COVID19 Event Update – Men as Career Coaches
March 31, 2020 – HIEC continues to monitor developments with COVID-19 and the rapidly changing situation as our community makes a conscious effort to...