Schools

Association of Canadian Community Colleges: Search, by province and program, for the right college for you.

Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada: Everything you want to know about Canadian universities and colleges, and links to them.

British Columbia Transfer Tips: What do you need to get admission to colleges and universities in BC? Which courses can you transfer for credit from one institution to another?

Canadian Universities: Lists and links to Canadian universities and colleges.

CanLearn Interactive: Information to research, plan, and finance your post-secondary education in Canada. Includes a link to the National Student Loans Service Centre.

Find a School: Information on Canadian university, colleges, and career colleges, including admission requirements, costs, programs, and contact details.

Education Planner: Information about undergraduate programs at 27 of B.C.'s post-secondary institutions.

Youth2Youth: Do you have learning disabilities? this site has tips to help you manage the transition from high school to university, and from university to the world of work.

and see: NWPL Web Links - Education for more info.

 

Funding

StudentAid BC: What's available in British Columbia.

Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation: A database of scholarships, student awards, bursaries, and grants and links.

Youth.gc.ca: Government links to financing your education and other money matters.

 

The Work World

British Columbia Youth Parliament: An organization of B.C. youth who are making positive contributions in their communities.

B.C. WorkinfoNET Youth Site: Work and career planning information. Includes Employer Connections.

Career Guidance: Job search skills including resume writing, contacting companies, and interview skills.

Careers in the Trades: Check this out if you’re interested in a career in the trades.

Cave Youth Employment Centre: Career Planning and Job Search assistance for young people living in Burnaby, New Westminster, and East Vancouver.

Exchanges Canada: Investigate exchange programs, both within Canada and world-wide.

Federal Student Work Experience Program: Apply with FSWEP for a student job with the federal government. Over 7,000 temporary student jobs each year.

Hostelling International: Hostels in Canada and around the world.

International Youth Programs: Find programs that tell how you can live, learn, and work abroad.

Job Bank: Take a look at these student jobs listed with the Government of Canada’s Job Bank.

Job Futures: Find out about salaries, education, employment outlooks in Canada’s National Career and Education Planning Tool.

JobOne: Learn about health and safety on the job, legal information, and a link to an employment centre in your region of the country.

Summer Work Student Exchange: For students 16 and 17 years old who want a summer job in Quebec.

Volunteering: Canada's site for information on volunteering. Includes volunteer centres by region.

Working.com: Looking for a summer job. Check these classified ads.

see also: NWPL Web Links - Jobs and Careers