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Your Inside Scoop on J-School
March 12, 2026
Many young people aspire to work in journalism. It’s an appealing industry—you picture yourself breaking major stories, meeting interesting people and attending cool events... basically, a fun and…
Ready, Set, Go: Preparing Yourself for Post-Secondary Studies
March 11, 2026
High school will be over before you know it, and soon it will be time to move on to bigger, more challenging things. It’s rather scary to think…
Choose Your Own Adventure - At University
March 8, 2026
I wonder what the word “university” really means to a high school student. A valuable and exciting growth opportunity? A looming yet undefined next step? A boring bunch…
Start Your Career in Oil and Gas: SME Jobs Available for All Education Backgrounds
March 7, 2026
If small and medium-sized oil and gas companies aren’t already on your job watch list, they should be. In such a broad industry, the career possibilities are virtually…
Good Chemistry: SMEs Offer Science Grads a Strong Mix of Job Benefits
March 6, 2026
Many high school students excel in the sciences and hope to eventually complete a bachelor of science, but what they may not know is that the path following…
In the Health and Fitness Industry, Your Work Is Working Out
March 5, 2026
Lindsay Goetz has always been active. Whether participating in dance, soccer, field hockey, volleyball, swimming or CrossFit, she is always on the move, and applies this enthusiasm to…
Growing the Business: An Enterprising Family Farm
March 4, 2026
Why push papers when you can drive a flock? Matthew Fleguel is far from chained to a desk when running his small business: a thriving sheep farm on…
From Mad Men to Micro-Targeting: Advertising in the 21st Century
March 1, 2026
The world of advertising has changed drastically in recent years. Gone are the Mad Men days of the 1960s, when advertising companies only had to measure how many…
A Whole New Level: Innovative Independent Video Game Developers
February 28, 2026
“Do what you love, and the money will come”: it’s a positive affirmation for creative people everywhere, and Shaw-han Liem is proof that it’s true. Of course, in…
Small Business Co-ops: Get a Head Start on Building Your Career
February 27, 2026
At some point in your high school career, someone will likely tell you not to rush to grow up. They’ll say, “You’re still young—you’ve got years to decide…
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises: The Backbone of Canada’s Economy
February 26, 2026
What do Canadians value more than the country’s public schools, legal systems, banks and even health care systems? The answer may surprise you: small businesses win favour over…
SMEs: A job market for students to discover
February 25, 2026
Small and medium-sized enterprises (known as SMEs) are the most important segment of the Canadian economy, contributing over 40 percent of our nation’s gross domestic product. They create…
Career Turning Point: My Career, My Self
February 19, 2026
During my university years, I often envied friends in career-oriented programs such as law or physiotherapy—they had a goal in sight, a clear direction to move in. Their…
Studying in the Sun
February 18, 2026
Imagine a world where your classroom overlooks the ocean and your walk to campus is on sand, not concrete. Imagine working toward your degree while you work on…
Jobpostings: A Story of Career Success
February 15, 2026
What began as a student-run small business has grown into one of the biggest job hunting resources for Canadian students: jobpostings.ca. And it all started with a calendar. While…