Second Career Resources

Second Career – Is it right for you?

To find out more, click here.

Labour Market Information made easy....

1) A snapshot of Ontario Labour Market, click here.

2) Labour Market Indicators for Second Career, click here.

3) To research an occupation by title, category or alphabetical listing, click here.

What jobs are popular, anyway?

1) To find out top occupations advertised across Canada, click here.

2) To explore careers by jobs and education, click here.

3) Visit the Workopolis Fast Track area to check out fast track jobs in your area.

Researching Schools and Finding Courses

1) Publicly funded colleges in Ontario - To find and enroll for courses at publicly funded colleges in Ontario, click on the Ontario College Application Service (OCAS) link

2) Private Career Colleges (PCC) - To search for courses offered at private career colleges in Ontario, click on link

What to know about your next career...

·       What education is required to enter into this field?

·       What education is required to stay up-to-date?

·       Are licences/certifications required for this job?

·       What is the experience/background necessary to be successful in your career?

·       What are the working conditions?

·       What are the hours of work? Is shift work, nights, weekends involved?

·       What is the starting wage/salary? What is the salary range?

·       Is a lot of travel involved? Do I need a vehicle/valid driver’s license for this job?

·       What are the current trends and future forecast for this occupation?

Planning to return to school? Some useful tips to consider..

·       Have you shortlisted a program that suits your needs?

·       Is this program offered at your desired school?

·       Did you meet the instructors/tour the school?

·       Is the school recognized? Have you contacted local employers to see if the training is acceptable to them?

·       What is the method of instructions (i.e. lectures, self-paced, hands-on, teacher-led, etc.)?

·       How will your progress be monitored and reported (method and frequency)?

·       How many hours of home study are expected per week?

·       Are detailed course descriptions available to you?

·       What resources are available to you if you required additional help while attending school?

·       Will the school provide references (i.e. signed release forms, past graduates and/or current students?

·       How does the school make an effort to place its graduates in jobs after completion of the program?

·       How does the school support continuing education/upgrading for graduates in this field of work?

·       What percentage of graduates from this program find employment? What percentage find employment in a job related to the field of study?

·       Who are some of the employers who hire graduates from this program?

Hamilton Business Directory

Hamilton is one of Canada's major cities and is one of Ontario's most economically diverse. Our major economic sectors include: advanced manufacturing, health care and life sciences, film and television production, agriculture and education.

To search Business Directory, please click on link.

National Occupational Classification (NOC)

The National Occupational Classification (NOC) is the nationally accepted reference on occupations in Canada. It organizes over 30,000 job titles into 520 occupational group descriptions. It is used daily by thousands of people to compile, analyze and communicate information about occupations, and to understand the jobs found throughout Canada's labour market.

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is used for organizing economic data by industry, and is used by Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Scott's Directories Corporate Database

Scottsinfo.com - Click here to search Directory as a guest user on a free trial basis. However, you may need a username and password to log in as a client. Please contact your Employment Consultant for the next steps.