Surfing for Work in British Columbia

Tuesday, 09/7/2010

1.0	Introduction

2.0	Topic List

3.0	Using the Internet

4.0	Research on the Net

5.0	Online Job Search

6.0	Self-Employment

7.0	Special Groups

7.1	First Nations

7.2	Immigrants

7.3	People with Disabilities

7.4

Youth

8.0	Career Self-Management

9.0

Feedback

7.4 Resources for Youth

BCWIN Youth Site
A comprehensive resource for career planners and work seekers between 15 and 29, although many resources will be useful for people of any age.

Career Planning for Students and Parents
This BC Ministry of Education website provides information on career planning, post-secondary education and training, preparing for work and gaining work experience.

Workscene
A youth version of WorkFutures. Several hundred occupations are profiled with projections for future demand. You need Adobe Acrobat to view the files. Download it by clicking here:

CareerPaths Online
Check out this 10-Step Career Planning Guide, an excellent introduction for young people on finding great careers. Using the guide is free, but you must register.

Youth Path
From the federal government, this site offers information about programs and services available for youth at the community level and beyond. Click on the Jobs link for job search and career planning resources.


	"Always carry jam; you never know when you might be toast." - Yogi Berra

	"Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence." - Robert Frost.

	"If one advances in the direction of his dreams, one will meet with success unexpected in common hours." - Henry David Thoreau

	"The road to success is always under construction." - Anonymous

	"The best career advice given to the young is 'Find out what you like doing best and get someone to pay you for doing it.'" - Katherine Whitehorn