EMSB Programs / Personal & Social Development / Career Development
Career Exploration
Students are placed for either a half or full day in a profession or trade of their choice. Through observation, discussion, and sometimes practical work, students learn the many facets of a particular occupation. This program is offered only to EMSB Secondary IV and V students (Youth Sector).
All participating students must use the following list to select and properly complete their application form, always indicating both the field and specialty where indicated. Students must obtain an application form from their guidance counsellor.
Administrative Occupations
Animal Health Care
Architecture & Urban Planning
Beauty & Personal Service
Business & Finance Professionals
- Actuary
- Advertising
- Business Management Consulting
- Chartered Accountant
- Human Resources Professional
Civil & Other Engineering
- Aerospace Engineer
- Chemical Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Computer Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Geological Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Metallurgical and Materials Engineer
- Mining Engineer
Computer & Information Systems
- Information Systems Analyst
- Software Engineer or Designer
- Computer Programmer
- Web Designer or Developer
Counselling & Mental Health
Creative, Broadcasting & Performing Arts
Creative Designers & Craftspersons
Dental Health Care
Fashion & Retail Sales
- Fashion Marketing/Merchandising
- Real Estate Agent
Film & Television
Food Service
Nursing & Paramedical
- Clinical Nurse
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Occupational Health Nurse
- Psychiatric Nurse
- Registered Nurse (General Duty)
Health Professional
Industrial, Electrical & Construction Trades
Industrial Design
Laboratory Medicine
Law
Life Sciences
Mechanics
Medical Technologists & Technicians
Nutrition & Pharmacy
Photography & Technical Arts
- 3D Animator / 3D Computer Graphic Artist
- Audio or Video Recording Technician
- Graphic Arts Technician
- Photographer or Photojournalist
Physical Science
Physicians
Public Protection
Social & Community Services
Social Sciences
Teaching & Education
- Early Childhood Educator
- Elementary School Teacher
- College or Vocational Instructor
- Kindergarten Teacher
- Secondary School Teacher
Thanatology & Forensics
- Forensic Examiner
- Forensic Lab Analyst
- Funeral Director
- Medical Coroner