The Canada Career Week Fair promotes opportunities for informed career and education planning, and connects employers with employees.

Canada Career Week 2008 attracted more than 13,500 attendees, was submitted for the Premier’s Award of Excellence, and was one of three finalist for the Canadian Event Industry Awards - Best Trade Show in Canada 2008.

The Canada Career Week Fair is a two-day career information and job fair. It is Edmonton’s most comprehensive and best attended career fair. This year’s fair will feature approximately 175 exhibits and draw more than 7,500 visitors. The 2009 fair will be held November 20th 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and on November 21st between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm at the EDMONTON EXPO CENTRE (Northlands Agricom Edmonton).

The Canada Career Week Fair is a non-profit event. It is free to the public and is funded by Alberta Employment and Immigration, and the Government of Canada/Service Canada. A substantial portion of fair costs are underwritten by organizers, thereby providing exhibitors with tremendous value for their investment.

Canada Career Week Fair 2009 Special Features …

MAINSTAGE PRESENTATIONS…
bringing a wide range of career choices to life, such as the fashion industry, robotics, and emergency services.

SKILLS DEMONSTRATIONS…
by Albertans promoting skilled trades and technologies as a first choice career option for youth in Alberta.

INFORMATION SESSIONS…
for high schools and other interested groups.

WORKSHOPS…
featuring career and employment specialists who can assist you with your next career step.

Who Should Attend:

I’M AT THE BEGINNING
You know there are many things you can do, and haven’t decided on any one thing yet. You want to learn all you can and uncover all the possibilities.

YOU’RE OPEN.
The fair is of particular interest to you if you are:

• Enrolled in CALM (Career and Life Management) programs
• Not finished high school
• Unemployed or underemployed and have not yet made career decisions
• Involved in youth organizations which have career programming, such as Junior Achievement, Big Brothers & Sisters, Boy Scouts, Girl Guides and Alberta 4-H
• Looking for your first job.

I’VE TAKEN A FEW STEPS
You already know what you want to be, so the next step is to explore the paths that can get you there. You want to learn from the people who share your goal, and have achieved it.

YOU’RE FOCUSED.
The fair is of particular interest to you if you are:

• Enrolled in post-secondary studies
• Looking for the schools and training facilities that are right for your chosen path
• Unemployed or underemployed and are looking for information and opportunities in your chosen field
• Looking for the right fit for your career choice.

I’VE BEEN ON THIS ROAD
You’ve got work and life experience but you know there is more out there for you. You know how to go after what you want - you just need to uncover what that is.

YOU’RE MATURE.
The fair is of particular interest to you if you are:

• Employed but looking to make a career or job change
• Unemployed or underemployed
• Looking for information for others such as children in high school
• Disabled and seeking career and educational opportunities
• Unemployed or underemployed aboriginal and/or representing aboriginal organizations
• Helping new Canadians find employment
• Teachers, education or career counsellors

"Tuition give-a-way" sponsored by:

• Academy of Learning
• Canadian College of Emergency Medical Services
• European Institute of Esthetics
• Lakeland College
• Pixel Blue College
• CDI College
• Marvel College