The Canada Career Week Fair is a two-day career information and job fair. It is Edmonton’s most comprehensive and best attended career and job fair. This year’s fair will feature approximately 175 exhibits and draw approximately 10,000 visitors. The 2010 fair will be held Friday November 19th (9am-5pm) and Saturday November 20th (10am-4pm) at the EDMONTON EXPO CENTRE (Northlands Agricom Edmonton). Fair Hours will be posted in May 2010.

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 2010 Special Features …

MAINSTAGE PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS…
Information and education to assist you with your next career step.

If you are interested in presenting at the 2010 Canada Career Week Fair, complete and send the CALL FOR PRESENTERS by August 25, 2010.

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

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