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title: HIEC - Ontario Career Lab
description: Connect Grade 9 and 10 students with industry professionals to inspire career exploration and informed decisions about their futures through mentorship and apprenticeship support.
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###### What We Do ∙ Mentorship

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By connecting Grade 9 and 10 students with people from all walks of life, we’re opening up new possibilities—without the pressure.

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### Helping students feel confident, curious, and hopeful as they start thinking about their futures.

**Ontario Career Lab is a province-wide initiative that brings industry professionals into Grade 9 and 10 classrooms to facilitate meaningful career conversations.**

The program gives students the chance to speak directly with people who work in a wide range of fields, hear real stories, ask questions, and gain clarity about what different careers actually look like. By creating authentic, relatable conversations at a pivotal stage in their education, Ontario Career Lab helps students build awareness, broaden their perspectives, and make more informed decisions about their future pathways.

[LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ONTARIO CAREER LAB ](https://ontariocareerlab.ca/?hsLang=en)

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> This is a good experience and should be implemented in many schools. Personally, I was put in a group with people I don't know and was therefore able to speak my mind without fear of judgement from peers.

Grade 10 Student

White Oaks Secondary School

> Thank you so much for helping me discover more career options and providing some guidance.

Grade 10 Student

T. A. Blakelock High School

### Supported By

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## Make an Impact

Help us empower the next generation of workers and leaders. Every donation supports career education and community connection.

[DONATE NOW ](https://hiec.on.ca/donate?hsLang=en)