Inspire • Connect • Explore • Learn

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.

 

About

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

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Support

Interested in getting involved? Volunteer with us, donate to the CEC, or sponsor on an ongoing CEC
event or initiative.

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Current Programs & Projects

Career Exploration Portal

An online business, education, and community resource hub for youth

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Develop the Future

This program closes the skills gap through coding and creativity, ensuring inclusive learning and industry connections for students to thrive in Canada’s booming digital economy, drive innovation, and foster economic growth.

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THRIVE in the Workplace

A wellness and readiness initiative for your current and future employees

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SHSM Certifications

Elective certifications for secondary students in the Specialist High Skills Major program

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Media Lab

A group co-op program for secondary students with an interest in freelance, graphic design, and digital media

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Let Me See Me

An EDI initiative for employers hoping to demonstrate their commitment to informed, meaningful action

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Upcoming Events

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Dream Dufferin

Join the Dufferin Board of Trade and Career Education Council for our annual Dream Dufferin interactive trades night on October 15, 2025 from 9:30am - 1:30pm!

Please stay tuned for registration details.

Your Future/Your Choice 2025

Your Future/Your Choice (YFYC) is an annual career, education, and community resource fair where students and families can connect with over 60 exhibitors encompassing a wide variety of pathways, programs, and opportunities. Grades 8-12 are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Your Future/Your Choice takes place annually at Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute (289 College Ave W, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 1S8). Please join us this year on November 12th, 2025 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm for a fun night filled with useful resources and helpful opportunities!

Exhibitors register here!