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The Career Education Council (CEC) is a registered charitable organization based in Guelph, Wellington, and Dufferin dedicated to providing youth with meaningful opportunities for exploring careers, building skills, and learning in a hands-on environment. We collaborate extensively with local employers, educators, and community partners to provide resources that will help youth to make more informed choices about their future education, training, and employment pathway.

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Find out about our organization and explore results from our decades of advocacy.

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Upcoming Events

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Feb 19, 2025

9:00 AM – 11:45 AM09:00 – 11:459:00 AM – 11:45 AM

Youth Employment & Volunteer Fair

Feb 19, 2025

9:00 AM – 11:45 AM09:00 – 11:459:00 AM – 11:45 AM

The Career Education Council (CEC), along with our community partners, are pleased to invite local employers to attend a Youth Employment & Volunteer Fair on February 19th, 2025.

The Youth Employment & Volunteer Fair is a unique opportunity to connect directly with hundreds of youth from across the region – eager to submit resumes and complete job applications on the spot!

Exhibitors register here!

Feb 19, 2025

9:00 AM – 11:45 AM09:00 – 11:459:00 AM – 11:45 AM

Mar 27, 2025

9:30 AM – 3:30 PM09:30 – 15:309:30 AM – 3:30 PM

North Wellington Works! Job Fair 2025

Mar 27, 2025

9:30 AM – 3:30 PM09:30 – 15:309:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Please join us on March 27, 2025 from 9:30am - 3:30pm for our annual, all-encompassing North Wellington Works! Job Fair. Employers who register can take the chance to connect with potential candidates, exchange contact information, and network in-person. We hope to see you there!

Exhibitors register here!

Mar 27, 2025

9:30 AM – 3:30 PM09:30 – 15:309:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Apr 17, 2025

9:30 AM – 2:30 PM09:30 – 14:309:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Career Pathways: Guelph-Wellington 2025

Apr 17, 2025

9:30 AM – 2:30 PM09:30 – 14:309:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Career Pathways Guelph-Wellington is an annual, interactive career fair organized by the Career Education Council (CEC) in partnership with local employers and educators. This engaging event sets out to showcase potential pathways, emerging technology, and volunteer opportunities for Grade 8 students.

We are currently booking spots for career booths with interactive activities that groups of students can do to experience occupations in your field. At this year’s event, we are also planning specialty areas specifically featuring community connections, career speakers, and outdoor exhibitors.

Exhibitors register here!

Apr 17, 2025

9:30 AM – 2:30 PM09:30 – 14:309:30 AM – 2:30 PM