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

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 250 exhibits and draw more than 7,500 visitors. The 2008 fair will be held November 14 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and on November 15 between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm at the Northlands Agricom.

The Canada Career Week Fair is free to the public and is hosted by Alberta Employment and Immigration, Government of Canada, Oteenow Employment and Training Society and The Métis Nation of Alberta. A substantial portion of fair costs are underwritten by organizers, thereby providing exhibitors with tremendous value for their investment.

Canada Career Week Fair 2008 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