education & training

EDUCATION AND TRAINING
	This page contains information for people who are interested in upgrading their skills, retraining or making educational choices.

Training Inventories

HRDC Interactive Training Inventory - ITI: ITI is a free listing service for training providers throughout the province of Ontario. The system allows people to search for local training courses by a variety of methods.
Inventory of Programs & Services in Durham: An Inventory of 150 Programs and/or Services in Durham that lead to employment or career assistance. Do you need to rewrite your resume, upgrade your courses, looking for job finding agencies, starting your own business...
SchoolFinder: Canadian education guide to universities, colleges and career colleges. Allows you to search over 600 schools and find detailed descriptions of admissions requirements, costs, programs and contact information for each school.
UC411: University/Colleges 411 - Listing of all Colleges & Universities in Canada. Also has listings of Career Colleges, Distance Education and Resources

Area Education & Training Institutes

Post-Secondary Education

Algonquin College
Durham Business and Computer College: DBCC offers diploma/certificate programs in six areas: Business Computing, Computer & Internet Technology, Media Arts, Health Care, Personal Support Worker, Technical Design, Travel and Hospitality and also offers Special Interst Programs.
Durham College
Durham College: (Trent University) University Courses offered at Durham College
Durham College (Uxbridge Campus)
Fanshawe College
Ministry of Education: Postsecondary Education - Information on Postsecondary Overview, Universities, Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology, Access to Opportunities Program, Distance Education Opportunities, College and University Links, Registered Private Vocational Schools, Student Assistance, Students' Costs, Training and Jobs
Ontario Institute of Technology: New Durham University
Queen's University
Skills Training Centre (Whitby Campus) Durham College
Toronto School of Business: Specialized in module based training geared towards adults, Toronto School of Business prepares students for careers in the fields of business, technology and health care. Classes are instructed by qualified instructors with practical work experience in fields. Courses are focused on job to be attained
Trillium College - Oshawa Campus: Trillium College offers module based training geared towards adults. The classes are led by qualified instructors who have practical work experience in their fields. Programs are focused on the job that is to be attained.
UC411.com: has complete listings of Colleges in Universities all across Ontario.
University Centre at Durham College - Trent University: Courses are available full-time or part-time. Classes are scheduled both in day and evening offerings throughout fall-winter and spring-summer sessions.
University of Ottawa
University of Toronto
University of Western Ontario

Boards of Education

Private Training Providers

Academy of Learning: Integrated computer courses in Office/Business Skills, IT Certification Programs, Microsoft Certification, Information Technology, LINUX, Novel Certification, Spreadsheets, Word Processing, Accounting, Graphics, Operating systems, Database Management, PC Troubleshooting, World Wide Web, Practical Simulations and Promotional Courses. Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax/Pickering.
Art & Technique Academy of Hairstyling: Courses offered in Hair, Electrolysis, Esthetics, Waxing, Facials, Manicure and Pedicure, and Make-up Artistry. Can obtain a diploma or certificate in these areas.
Canadian Flight Academy: Provides you with all the information required to plan a flight, plan a career, or expand a hobby with Canadian Flight Academy.
Canadian Floral Academy: Canadian Floral Academy offers training in every phase of florist trade incorporated through Lectures, Demonstrations and Hands-on methods. Small classes and individual attention is provided as well as assistance in job interviews and placement.
Cancorp Training Solutions: Cancorp Training Solutions Offers Microsoft courses in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook. Courses in Corel, Quattro Pro, Lotus, Internet, Windows, PC Hardware & Troubleshooting and many more.
Career Destiny Unlimited: Coaching and management training to individuals wanting personal success and to organizations needing to achieve greater results.
Career Essentials Inc.: Whitby, ESL, Academic Upgrading, Computer Training, Job Search Training, Customer Service Training and Co-op Placement Apprenticeship
CDI College of Business and Technology: Largest private I.T. College in Canada. Located in Oshawa. Post secondary Institution which offers computer training, networking and program courses, full-time, part-time and on-line.
Career Edge: Offers Paid Internships (learning/work experience) to High schools, University, College Grads with little or no related work experience. Also offer Ability Edge; an internship program for persons with disabilities who are looking for career related experience.
Career School of Floral Design: Located in Oshawa. Training in every phase of florist trade incorporated through lectures, demonstrations and hands-on methods. Assistance in Job Interviews and placement.
Career School of Hairstyling & Nails: Durham Private School teaching Hairstyling and Nails
Diamond Institute of Business and Computer Technology: The Diamond Institute of Business and Computer Technology is a private sector training firm that delivers high quality, value added training and related services to full-time, part-time and corporate customers. Currently the school is focused on the delivery of high-tech computer training with particular emphasis on computer support, network engineering and programming.
Durham Business and Computer College: Post secondary training. Diploma and certificate programs and special interest programs.
Durham Home & Small Business Association: Offer counselling on job search techniques and coordinate employer recruiting activities. Resource rooms are available with employer directories, job postings and free resources for your job search needs. Also have a computer with internet access.
Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre: Pickering - Individual and group employment and Career Counselling for adults. Computer access to type resumes. Access to photocopier, fax machines and phones. Resume workshops.
John Howard Society Oshawa/Bowmanville/Ajax: Offer employment services, job connect, employment resource centre, learning alternatives, M.O.M.S. Program, D.A.D.S. Program, Parenting Courses, Anger Management, Counselling , Job Connect On-Line.
HRDC Interactive Training Inventory: ITI is a free listing service for training providers throughout the province of Ontario. The system allows users to search for local training courses by a variety of options.
International Institute of Travel: Oshawa - Prepares you for a variety of positions in the travel and tourism industry. The institute is proud to offer its students solid and extensive career programs.
Traininc: TrainInc provides training and support geared to a company's requirements and desired outcomes. TrainInc offers: half day seminars, intensive three day seminars and multi-phased programs in supervisor training in union and non-union environments; leadership training; conflict management; sales and customer service training; strategic planning.

Other Trainers/ Schools

Trafalgar Castle School: An independent day and residential school for young women, Grades 6 through O.A.C.

Distance Education

Distance Education Opportunities at Ontario Colleges & Universities: A searchable database of over 2,800 distance education credit courses that's maintained by the Network for Ontario Distance
Durham College: Distance Learning -courses through the World Wide Web.
The Node: Learner Resources: Database of distance education courses available at Ontario post-secondary institutions

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition

Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) - National Site: Provides information on PLAR - Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition.
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition - Canadian Labour Force Development Board: this site was developed as an on going effort to promote the effective, efficient and equitable implementation of PLAR throughout Canada
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition - Human Resources Partnerships: provides a description of the identification, documentation, assessment and recognition of competencies (skills, knowledge and abilities) that have been acquired through many means of formal or informal learning

Apprenticeship

About Trades: Visit About Trades to find valuable descriptions of apprenticeable occupations, plus tips on becoming an apprentice.
Apprentice Search: Information on apprenticeships. People looking for skilled trades employment and apprenticeship opportunities, and employers offering apprenticeship training and jobs.
Apprenticeship in the Auto Services Sector: A profile of apprenticeship trades in the auto service sector.
Apprenticeship in the Construction Sector: A profile of apprenticeship trades in the construction sector.
Apprenticeship in the Manufacturing Sector: A profile of apprenticeship trades in the manufacturing sector.
Apprenticeship in the Service Sector: A profile of apprenticeship trades in the service sector
Apprenticeship MTCU: Provides prospects for finding work in the Canadian workforce.
Canadian Relocation System: thinking of moving to another place? Use this guide to learn as much as possible about your new city - businesses, schools, associations and services.
Carpenters District Council of Ontario: Located in Mississauga and serves Whitby
Con-X: Ontario's source for the exchange of construction information, evolving into the largest single source of construction related statistics in Ontario.
Construction Specifications Canada: Council of Ontario Construction. Site offers Ontario Construction Career List of trades & requirements. Offers links to Employers, Builders, Architects & Designers, Engineers & Consultants, and Contractors & Consultants.
Durham College- Skills Training Center: Apprenticeship courses offered. Includes course description and entry level
Life Long Learning Centre: Training in brick laying, road building, concrete forming, high rise forming as well as all other sectors represented by Local 183 and deemed to have a shortage of skilled workers. Another plant to open soon in Cobourg.
Local 183 Life Long Learning Centre: Construction Training Facility. Toronto location and soon to open in Cobourg too. 8 Week Brick and Stone Mason Apprenticeship.
Making Work: On the Job: Alphabetical listing of trades
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities- Apprenticeship Opportunities: Has links to Apprenticeship Opportunities in Ontario, Trade Certification, Loans for Tools Program and Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program. You can also check out apprenticeship details in the different sectors.
OETI: Courses in Cranes (hydraulic and conventional equipment) as well as many courses for Heavy Equipment, Tractor Trailer, and Forklift
Ontario Construction Secretariat: Career info on Boilermaker, Carpenter, Cement Mason Finisher, Crane Operator, Electrical Worker, Glazier/Metal Mch., Heat/Frost Insulator, Industrial Painter, Ironworker, Millwright, Plasterer, Plumber, Refrigeration/Air Cond., Rodworker, Sheet Metal Worker, Sprinkler/Fire Protection, Steamfitter, Stone Mason/Bricklayer, Terrazzo/Tile/Marble
Opportunity Knocks: Hot Careers in the Trades: Career opportunities available in apprenticeship
Resumes for Skilled Trades and Services
Skilled Trades: Information on skilled trades. Links employers to students and provides educational information. Web site created by Hamilton Industry Educational Council.
Skills Training Centre-Durham College: Apprenticeship training in: Automotive Service Technician, Building/Facilities Maintenance Mechanic, Construction & Maintenance Electrician, Industrial Electrician, Golf Course Equipment/Small Engine Mechanic, Industrial Mechanic, Machinist, Crane Operator, Mouldmaker, Network Cabling Plumber, Precision Metal Fab., Steamfitter, Tool & Die Maker
Skillswork: skilled trades profiles, salary stats, fact, educational requirements, and case studies.
The Building and Construction Trades Department: Co-ordinates activity and provides resources to 14 affiliated trades unions in the construction industry.
The Canadian Construction Association: Connects people working in every sector, discipline and region of our country's largest industry.
The Made with the Trades: Career site contains information on many skilled construction trades occupations. Earn while you learn!
The Ontario Construction Secretariat: Provides a full range of career-preparation and apprenticeship in construction trades.
Toronto Construction Association: Construction network for education and career training.
Toronto Construction Association: Oldest, largest and finest construction association of its kind. Specific focus on the ICI (industrial/commercial/institutional) sector of the construction industry.
Tradeability: the definitive source for information and referral about skilled trades in Durham Region. Contains case studies, profiles of apprenticeable occupations, a speakers list, and lots of great information about available resources and industry links.
Trades Unlimited: A showcase of interactive demonstration and career information designed to foster knowledge and interest among youth and parents regarding careers in the skilled trades and technology.
What are the Trades?: 60 trades listed through Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training. Occupational profiles, course outlines and trade regulations.
Work Destinations: designed for Canadian residents who want to practice their trade or profession in another province or territory. Site offers occupation-specific information on work conditions, placement and recruitment, labour market information, local living conditions and social services, as well as training and education opportunities.

Banks

Bank of Montreal
Bank of Nova Scotia
Canada Trust
CIBC: Will find links to Student Loans, Business Services and career/internship positions currently available.
Royal Bank
Ontario Ministry of Finance

Information & Research Material

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AcqWeb's Guide: Your gateway to scores of top quality research sites
Canada Yellow Pages: Classified directory for Canada.
Canada's Digital Collections: Links you to information on Canadian history, culture and society. It's a porthole to all things Canadian!
Canadian Education on the Web: The purpose of Canadian Education on the Web is to bring together everything relating to Canada and education that has a presence on the World Wide Web. Listings of Boards of Education, Community Colleges, Distance Education, Education Journals, Libraries, Networks, Resources, Independent Institutions, Jobs in Education, Ministries, School Board Organizations, Student Organization. Huge Web Site.
Canadian Trade Index: Comprehensive directory of suppliers - search by product categories and retrieve lists of companies with addresses and phone numbers.
Citation Guide.: Excellent resource to look up proper citations.
Classroom Connections: Loads of online resources
Durham College - Literacy & Basic Skills: Upgrade english skills for employability and further training/education. Academic upgrading in Math and Communications. Also academic upgrading in biology, physics, chemistry to senior level high school. Uxbridge Campus also.
Electronic Journal Access Project: Provides links to journals available on the web. Periodicals are listed alphabetically by title and can be searched using the Library of Congress Subject
Elements of Style: When writing, make definite assertions avoid tame, colorless, hesitating, non-committal language. Want to know more? Get some tips from this guide to give your writing funk and flare.
Guinness Book of World Records: Guinness Book On Line
Internet Public Library: Thousands of articles, libraries, web sites and sources of information on every topic imaginable.
Learning Skills Program: Get helpful tips for writing essays from the University of Victoria's Learning Skills Program.
Lesson Plans For Teachers: A truly unique mega-lesson plan search site which allows teachers to search for over 120,000 lesson plans using a variety of search tools.
Library in the Sky: The Library in the Sky is a database of interesting and useful educational web sites for teachers and students. 1449 web sites listed.
LiNDR - Literacy Network of Durham Region: Adult literacy referral service. Promotes literacy and literacy related issues in Durham Region.
On-Line Books Page: Provides free access to over 14,000 electronic books. Has texts ranging from Aristotle to classics of the 20th century. Like controversy? Check out their list of "Banned Books on-line".
Ontario College of Teachers: Website specifically designed for Teachers
Roger's Thesaurus: What's another word for...?
SchoolNet: Has learning Resources and Employment/Volunteering information
Special Needs Education (SNE): An Internet service providing resources for parents, teachers, schools, and other professionals, individuals, groups, and organizations involved in the education of students with special needs.
Study Web: Links you to a collection of over 162,000 Research Quality URLs. Also check out the Homework Companion which provides quick access to an encyclopedia, dictionary, and thesaurus, maps, calculators, converters and more!
The Argus Clearinghouse: Is a selective collection of topical guides, including Arts & Humanities, Computers & Information Technology, and Education.
The Open Directory Project: Will find links to Business and Economy, Education, Employment, News and Media in your local area and beyond!
Virtual Reference Desk: Links to English, International, Acronym, and Technical Dictionaries and a variety of Thesaurus. Don't forget to check out their links to other reference materials such as different reference shelves around the world, news archives, and selected dissertations.
Wordsmyth: Is a dictionary and thesaurus with a simple, easy-to-use format.

Health Care

Audiologists: Hearing Health Care Professionals
Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA): Find out about Canadian university programs of audiology or speech-language pathology. Also visit the careers link to find out what it is like to work in these professions.
Canadian Chiropractic Association: Will find links to Post-Secondary Requirements , the Chiropractic Course of Study, Schools in Canada, the U.S. and beyond.
Canadian Dental Association: If you are considering a career in dentistry, or are already a dentist and would like more information about practicing or specializing in Canada, visit this site.
Canadian Faculties & Schools of Pharmacy
Canadian Health Record Association (CHRA): This health record professionals' Web site provides information on: certification and education; about the profession; what's new; publications; employment listings; member services; and more.
Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI): CIHI works to improve the health of Canadians and the health system by providing quality and timely health information. They gather and analyze health related information. On this site you will find links to reports, publications, listings of workshops and conferences.
Canadian Medical Association: Canadian faculties and schools, pharmacies, with links to many medical associations and hospitals.
Canadian Medical Association - Careers and Classifieds Centre: Canada's top site for medical employment opportunities and practices for sale.
Canadian Medical Association - Medicine in the Real World: Curious about what a career in medicine is like in the real world? CMA has information on medical lifestyles from the trenches.
Canadian Nursing Index: Canada's guide to internet resources for nurses
Canadian Psychological Association (CPA): Learn about upcoming events and access career opportunities, discussion groups, publications and a lot of other resources!
Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT): Includes information on: What is respiratory therapy; education; professional development; news & events; membership; employment; and more.
College Info-Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario
College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario
College of Dental Technologists of Ontario
College of Denturists of Ontario
College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario
College of Nurses of Ontario
College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
Durham Access to Care: Career Opportunities with Durham Access to Care
Extendicare - Employment: Offers career opportunities in Canada and the United States in the health care industry.
Health Profession Colleges - Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care: List of health profession colleges governing Ontario's 23 self-regulated health professions, from Audiologists to Respiratory Therapists.
Lakeridge Health
Medhunters.com: Find links to nursing Jobs, Healthcare Jobs, RN Careers, Informatics Employment, Medical Information, Pharmacist Opportunities, MD Positions in the USA, Canada and International locations
Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario: College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
McGill University, School of Physical and Occupational Therapy
McMaster University - Faculty of Health Services
Midwifery: Open Directory Health Professions
Monster.com: Healthcare
Nurses Association of Ontario
nursingjobs.com: For nurses interested in healthcare jobs and travel nursing. Check out the job opportunities available in Canada and around the world.
Nursing Now: How to become a Nurse
Ontario Association of Social Workers
Ontario Massage Therapist Association
Ontario Physiotherapy Association
Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists
Physiotherapy programs in Canada: links to specific Universities and their PT programs in Canada.
Queen's University, Division of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences
Schoolfinder.com - Career Profiles by Industry: Lists the educational requirements, job prospects and earnings for careers in the health field.
Student Canadian Chiropractic Association: Has links of interest to Prospective Students. Find out how to finance your education and more.
The Canadian Association of Optometrists : Representing the profession of optometry, this Web site has information on the Eye Health Council of Canada, news, how to contact them, links of interest and all about a career in this field.
Therapeutic Recreation Ontario
Therapeutic Recreation Directory of Colleges and Universities
University of Toronto - Department of Occupational Therapy
University of Western Ontario - School of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Ottawa, Occupational Therapy Program, Faculty of Health Services
University of Montreal, French Language Program
Whitby Mental Health Centre: Six clinical programs for individuals with serious mental illness.

Libraries

Student Information

Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) - Imperial Tobacco Can. Ltd. Scholarship Fund for Disabled Students: Visit this Web page to find out more about this scholarship.
Association of Colleges and Universities of Canada: Allows you to search for any university program in just about any field. You may want to limit your search to one province or expand it to all the universities in Canada.
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) - Mattinson Endowment Fund Scholarship for Disabled Students: Visit this Web page to find out more about this one year scholarship that students enrolled in any field of study are eligible for.
Books 4 Exchange: Books4Exchange.com - Canada's resource for used college or university textbooks. Save money by buying used textbooks...or make money by selling your used textbooks!
Campus Program.com: Canada Edition Web Directory of University programs across Canada.
Campus Worklink: Campus Worklink is Canada's largest job site for university and college students and recent grads.
Canada Career Consortium: Career Issues - Canada Prospects; youth employment, new job market, skills sought by employers, job search techniques, personal development, career choices and opportunities.
Canada Millennium Scholarships
Canada Schoolnet: One of the best educational websites with over 5,000 learning resources.
Canada's Student Loan: Information about Canada Student Loans and general information about financing your education.
Canadian Faculties & Schools of Pharmacy
Canadian Forces - Recruiting: "Jobs in the Canadian Forces" - helps you explore career opportunities with the Canadian Forces, including the Navy, Army and Air Force.
Canadian Post-Secondary Education: Looking for community college, technical institutes, university, college etc? Map of Canada allows you to find area you are looking in with complete list of links to those institution's web site.
Canadian Virtual University: Distance education courses - great variety of graduate and undergraduate programs.
CanLearn: CanLearn is an extensive interactive tool that can help you through the process of selecting schools. Can choose to search for relevant programs by subject or by occupation. Also has student planner to help you decide what you want from a career and which career you might be best suited for.
CanLearn Interactive-Dollars and Sense: Will provide you with just about all the information you'll need to know about financing your education.
Career-College.com-List of Schools: You will find a list of career colleges throughout the country, listed by province. A very useful site for those who wish to pursue career training.
Career Development Bursary: To provide financial assistant to part-time students.
Community Access-Ability Program : Removing barriers for persons with disabilities.
CN Scholarships for Women: Up to 58 scholarships of $500 each are awarded to women entering technical programs at community colleges across Canada for the fall semester.
Distance learning : UC411 distance learning courses.
DistanceStudies.com: discover the distance education programs available across Canada and the United States.
Durham College
Durham - University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Exchanges Canada: provides information on more than 250 exchange initiatives and related activities throughout Canada and abroad.
Get Wired, You're Hired : The Canadian Guide to Job Hunting on Line Useful lists of links for job-seekers. Many links.
Getting Good Grades: Promotes "Strategies for Academic Success", a part of the student life guide prepared by UofT.
Global Awareness: Student web page to raise public awareness about global issues.
Jobs in the Public Service of Canada: Public Service of Canada offers jobs (see "Jobs Open to the Public"). You can look at job postings by field or region. The Public Service Commission (PSC) has an official recruitment campaign to attract new and recent university graduates. They also have seasonal employment through the Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) and the Co-op Program.
Learning Skills Program.: Get helpful tips for writing essays from the University of Victoria's Learning Skills Program.
Money and Financing Durham Region: Go to Your Money. Your source for financial services, loans and mortgages.
MySchool101.com: Find information on undergraduate and graduate universities and colleges, scholarships, careers and jobs.
National Directory of Financial Assistance Programs for Post-Secondary Students with Disabilities
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Scholarships and Fellowships: A guide to the scholarships offered by NSERC to undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral fellows in sciences and engineering.
OSAP: Providing loans, grants and bursaries to Ontario students.
PROFITguide: Find out what training programs are currently available.
Scholarships.com: Free college scholarship search & financial aid resource. Over 600,000 college scholarships up for grabs!
Scholarships Canada: Scholarships Canada allows you to search hundreds of grants, bursaries and different scholarships. Gives advice on applying for scholarships and the effective use of government loans. Great site for students.
Study Web: Links you to a collection of over 162,000 Research Quality URLs. Also check out the Homework Companion which provides quick access to an encyclopedia, dictionary, and thesaurus, maps, calculators, converters and more!
scholarshipscanada.com : Canada's most comprehensive scholarship portal.
School Finder Finance: A listing of student financial assistance websites across the country.
Student Canadian Chiropractic Association: Has links of interest to Prospective Students. Find out how to finance your education and more.
SchoolNet: Has learning Resources and Employment/Volunteering information
Studentawards.com: Scholarships and other unique awards for all kinds of students are listed. It's fast, it's easy, it's free!
School Finder: Find information on more than 700 Canadian universities, colleges and career colleges, including admission requirements, costs, programs and contact details.
Student Canadian Chiropractic Association: Has links of interest to Prospective Students. Find out how to finance your education and more.
Summer Language Bursary Program: The Summer Language Bursary Program enables students across Canada to participate in five-week immersion courses in English or French. Applicants must have a post-secondary standing or have been enrolled as a student on a full-time basis for at least one semester during the academic year preceding the application.
Telecampus: This Canadian site specializes in online learning. Thousands of online courses. This site is one of the top search engines of its kind in the world.
The British Chevening Scholarships: If you are studying international relations, politics, business or law and you want to study in England check out this site.
TVO Eureka: A new educational web site offering Ontario students free help with homework and curriculum content. The focus is on provincial standardized literacy and math tests.
UC411: Will find links to Online courses, Distance Learning, job opportunities, scholarships, internships and more.
Worldwide Classroom: amazing site for student travellers. Information on any country, currency exchange, travel tips and advice, and schools with international programs.
Youth Cyberstation-Heritage Canada: This site gives you access to hundreds of volunteer opportunities across Canada. Lists of skills that volunteer work can help you develop and advice on showcasing those skills in your resume.

Volunteering

Canadian National Institute for the Blind: Are you interested in becoming a volunteer?
Charity Village: A volunteer bulletin board.
Goodwill Industries: How to become a volunteer through Goodwill Industries
Kinark Family Services: How to become a volunteer through Kinark Family Services
Internships and Volunteer Work - Campus Access.com: Get experience here or abroad. Directory of internships and volunteer organizations. Do volunteer work, or intern, at national and international organizations: IT, trade, business and medical organizations; Canadian government; U.N.; humanitarian groups, environmental bodies.
iyvcanada: This site was created to celebrate the International Year of the volunteer. Find out how you can get involved.
Junior Achievement of Canada (JACAN): JACAN volunteers give business and economic education programs through 32 offices in Canada, to students from elementary through high school. Dedicated to educating and inspiring young people so they can discover leadership, entrepreneurial and workforce readiness skills.
March of Dimes: How to become a volunteer through March of Dimes
Netcorps Canada International: Offers exciting volunteer internships in developing countries to young adults with appropriate skills in information and communication technologies
United Way of Ajax/Pickering: Are you interested in becoming a volunteer?
VolRap: Find volunteer opportunities on-line.
Volunteer Resource Center for Durham Region: They link prospective volunteers with not-for-profit agencies in need of help.
Volunteer Canada: Has links to facts and tips and volunteer center locations
Volunteers and the Law: Download the we_can_help/downloads.
Youth Cyberstation-Heritage Canada: site gives you access to hundreds of volunteer opportunities across Canada. Lists of skills that volunteer work can help you develop and advice on showcasing those skills in your resume.

Other Education & Training Resources

Canada WorkinfoNet: go to the Learning, Education and Training section for Canada- wide links
Canada WorkinfoNet (CANWIN): Provides Canada-wide links on Education and Training.
Canadian Education on the Web: The purpose of Canadian Education on the Web is to bring together everything relating to Canada and education that has a presence on the World Wide Web. Listings of Boards of Education, Community Colleges, Distance Education, Education Journals, Libraries, Networks, Resources, Independent Institutions, Jobs in Education, Ministries, School Board Organizations, Student Organization. Huge Web Site.
Centre for Transport Training Inc., (The): Provides AZ/DZ Driver Training. Courses include upgrades of license, refresher for drivers out of the cycle and programs for employers wanting to improve their employees' skills
Durham College BIDS: Corporate Training on or off site.
Durham College Skills Training Centre DZ Drivers Training: The DZ "D" Driver Training Program is a 12 hour course consisting of four hours classroom and yard instruction and eight hours of one-on-one in-cab instruction including the use of our vehicle for the M.T.O. road test. The "Z" endorsement (Air Brakes) is a two day course.
Durham Region Real Estate Board: Provides continuing series of Education Programs and Seminars
Industry Canada: Provides links to employment and learning resources.
John Howard Society of Durham Region
Métis Nation of Ontario: Métis Nation of Ontario offers training programs and employment services for Métis people in Ontario.
National Adult Literacy Database: Canada's Adult Literacy Network.
Ontario Agricultural Training Institute (OATI): OATI tries to strengthen rural communities by providing superior, specialized, accessible training and development opportunities. Not For Profit Corporation providing training services to agricultural industry.
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA): Provides information, advice, education and training to agricultural and rural clients.
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (OMNR) - Kingston-Kemptville: Provides participants with working experience and educational instruction to help them understand and appreciate integrated resource management and their natural environment.
Go to Ontario Rangers
Ontario WorkinfoNet (OnWIN): Provides Ontario links on Learning, Education and Training.
Go to the Learning, Education and Training section for Ontario.
St. Johns Ambulance - Durham Region Branch: St. Johns Ambulance provides First Aid, CPR and WHIMIS training and Babysitting courses. First Aid coverage is provided at public events.
Technology Alliance Group for Kawartha Lakes: The Technology Alliance Group promotes and supports continuing technology advancement in the city of the Kawartha Lakes.
Women and Rural Economic Development (WRED): Offers a variety of personal support and other programs such as life skills training, economic literacy training and communication courses.

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