Education and Training Options

B. Where to Find More

Some sources to go to for information on education and training

Citizenship and Immigration Canada. http://www.cic.gc.ca.
This site includes information on international educational assessment services in Canada.

Canada Student Loans Program. http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/asp/gateway.asp?
hr=en/hip/cslp/cslp.shtml&hs=cxp.
Find out about how the program works in the pertinent province.

CanLearn Interactive. http://www.canlearn.ca.
Canada's one-stop resource for the information and interactive planning tools you need to explore learning and education opportunities, research occupations, develop learning strategies and create educational financial plans. Links to post-secondary institutions and Canada Student Loans. Find out where programs of study are offered. List of scholarships and bursaries and how to apply.

Ellis Chart, Comparative Chart of Apprenticeship Training Programs. http://red-seal.ca/. Human Resources Development Canada, Employment Services. Order from Occupational and Career Information Branch. Catalogue number MP43-217/1990.

The Ellis Chart is a comparative chart of apprentice training programs across Canada. It is produced by HRDC in collaboration with the provinces and territories. In excess of 150 apprenticeable trades are found in the Ellis Chart.

Interprovincial Standard "Red Seal" Program. http://red-seal.ca/. Order from: HRDC, Red Seal Secretariat, 140 Place du Portage, Phase IV, 5th Floor, Hull, Quebec K1A 0J9.

Through a series of common standards and certification examinations implemented in the provinces and territories, the Red Seal program assists the mobility and recognition of skilled workers across Canada. The pamphlet provides information on the history and workings of the program, a list of the Red Seal trades, and contact information for those interested in obtaining their Red Seal qualifications.

Maclean's Guide to Canadian Colleges and Maclean's Guide to Canadian Universities. http://www.macleans.ca or Tel: 1-888-macleans.

Annual special editions of the weekly news magazine with comprehensive profiles of community colleges, technical institutes, CÉGEP and universities.

National Graduate Survey. "The Class of `95" Report of the 1997 National Survey of 1995 graduates. Catalogue #: SP-121-04-99. "The Class of `90 Revisited" Report of the 1995 Follow-up Survey of 1990 Graduates. Catalogue #: SC-082-10-97. Order from: Applied Research Branch, Strategic Policy, Human Resources Development Canada, Place du Portage, 165 Hotel de Ville, Phase ll, 7th Floor, Ottawa/Hull K1A 0J2. Tel: (819) 994-3304, Fax: (819) 953-9077, E-mail: research@spg.org.

Also available on the Internet <www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/hrdc/arb> under publications and then under reports.

Published National Occupational Analyses. http://red-seal.ca/

Identifies common core tasks across Canada for specific occupations. Order from Web site.

Professional Schools Factsheets. Purchase through the Queen's University Bookstore, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario K7L 3N6.

A comprehensive guide to entrance requirements for Canada's professional programs, updated yearly.

The Volunteer Opportunities Exchange. http://www.volunteer.ca.

The Exchange is a new initiative from Volunteer Canada. VOE is an exciting tool that connects agencies looking for volunteers with people seeking volunteer opportunities. For more information about the VOE, please contact your nearest volunteer centre or Volunteer Canada: 430 Gilmour Street, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 0R8. Tel: (613) 231-4371, Toll-free: 1 800 670-0401, Fax: (613) 231-6725, E-mail: volunteer.canada@sympatico.ca.

Type "What can I do with a degree in...? into the Google search engine and you will be referred to sites for career options in everything from biology to exercise, physiology to library sciences and philosophy to symbolic systems.

Educational Organizations

Association of Canadian Community Colleges. http://www.accc.ca. 1223 Michael St. N., Suite 200, Ottawa, Ontario K1J 7T2. Tel: (613) 746-2222, Fax: (613) 746-6721.

National representative organization which acts as an advocate for colleges and institutes. Web site offers a search function that allows users to enter a topic of study or career, and find colleges that offer programs related to the entry. Lists resources on issues such as student debt and the Pan-Canadian Mobility Agreement signed by 105 colleges and institutes to date. Publishes papers such as Our Futures in Technology and a newsletter called ACCC Community covering the latest information on topics such as programming, partnerships, people, resources and conferences.

Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada. http://www.aucc.ca. 350 Albert Street, Suite 600, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 1B1. Tel: (613) 563-1236, Fax: (613) 563-9745.

Canadian Alliance of Education and Training Organizations. http://www.caeto.ca.

An umbrella association promoting networking and collaborative and co-operative work among members across the education and training sector, and with other education and training, private, community and governmental partners.

Canadian Bureau for International Education. http://www.cbie.ca. 220 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 1100, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5Z9. Tel: (613) 237-4820, Fax: (613) 237-1073.

Canadian Education Association. http://www.cea-ace.ca/. 317 Adelaide St. W., Suite 300, Toronto, Ontario M5V 1P9. Tel: (416) 591-6300, Fax: (416) 591-5345.

Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials CICIC. http://www.cicic.ca. 95 St. Clair Ave. W. Suite 1106, Toronto, Ontario M4V 1N6. Tel: (416) 962-9725, Fax: (416) 962-2800.

CICIC advises individuals on what they need to do to have their credentials assessed and recognized in Canada, and refers them to appropriate institutions and organizations for specific assistance.

National Association of Career Colleges. http://www.nacc.ca. 233 Colborne St., Suite 403, P.O. Box 340, Brantford, Ontario N3T 5N3. Tel: (519) 753-8689, Fax: (519) 753-4712.

Produced Canadian publication for high school or younger students: Getting Skilled - Getting Ahead - Your Guide to Success. Jobs available to skilled and unskilled workers and corresponding opportunities for advancement. Questions on how to choose a career, information on how to choose a private college, short career profiles, provincial/territorial list of approved and recommended private colleges, courses offered, list of relevant associations and government departments.

Check with your provincial advanced or continuing education ministry for more province-specific information sources.