Career Planning Resources

Make the most of your life. Use these resources to provide insights into your strengths, aspirations and abilities, and to plan your career goals.

You will find career planning resources that are:

• for everyone
• for youth and young adults
• for educators, counsellors, career development professionals and more…

Everyone

• CAREERinsite – guides you through the five steps of career planning.
• Career Exploration – looks at your skills and interests, the world of work, making a plan and managing your career.
• Job Futures – has detailed information on occupational groups and outlooks. Also offers a "Know Yourself" quiz to help you explore the world of work.
• Steps to Career/Life Planning – takes you through all the steps in the career planning process.
• Getting on Track Career Planner – helps you find insights about yourself, your aspirations and your career direction.
• The Way We Work – offers magazine stories about real people and their work experience; check the ‘Stat Pack’ to add to your research.

Youth and Young Adults

• Guiding Circles – Aboriginal guide to creating a fulfilling career path. This self-exploration package combines traditional teachings with contemporary career development exercises to help Aboriginal youth realize their true career potential.
• Career Circuit – connects you to the tools of the trade.
• NextSteps Magazine – explores career and employment opportunities.

Educators, Counsellors, Career Development Professionals and Others

Alberta Resources

• Publications – find career resources including books, magazines and posters.
• Canada Career Week in Alberta – learn about career resources and events being offered in your area in this annual celebration of career activities.
• Career Development Association of Alberta (CDAA) – learn more about how the CDAA is advancing the career development profession in Alberta.
• Building Tomorrow Today (BTT) – learn about new developments and resources, learn new skills, share experiences and expand professional networks through this annual conference for career development professionals.
• Alberta Innovative Manufacturing Works (IMW) – discover the vast and diverse world of manufacturing. IMW is a unique blend of communities, industry and government that heightens awareness about the manufacturing sector and provides educational opportunities for members.

• Government of Canada Partnership Resources – access resources to enrich teaching and learning.
• National Life Work Centre – learn more about sponsors for and development and promotion of life/work programs.