TORONTO — As economic pressures intensify and U.S. tariffs disrupt global markets, Ontario is rolling out a new online resource to support students, job seekers, and newcomers in navigating career and education choices.
The province officially launched My Career Journey, an interactive portal that helps users explore high-demand occupations, postsecondary options, and personalized pathways to good-paying jobs in key sectors. The announcement was made Wednesday by the Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security.
“Whether you’re stepping into the workforce after graduation or making a job change, Ontario has the world-class training and education opportunities you need to launch a fulfilling career,” said Minister Nolan Quinn. “My Career Journey will protect Ontario students and workers by providing them with the information they need to find good-paying, in-demand work during this time of economic uncertainty.”
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The new tool offers:
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Interactive maps highlighting in-demand regional careers and Ontario’s colleges, universities, and Indigenous Institutes.
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Sector-specific job profiles across healthcare, skilled trades, engineering, education, and technology.
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A personalized questionnaire that connects users with nearly 100 trusted educational and employment resources.
The online portal is designed for a broad range of users, including high school students, newcomers to Canada, mid-career workers considering a transition, and residents in rural or remote areas seeking online education.
Paul Calandra, Minister of Education, emphasized early preparation: “It’s never too early to start planning for the future. My Career Journey gives students the tools they need to explore their options and take the next step with confidence.”
David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, added that the tool supports workforce resilience: “Now more than ever, we need to ensure job seekers are equipped with the tools they need to enter rewarding, good-paying careers.”
The platform is part of Ontario’s larger effort to future-proof the province’s workforce and boost competitiveness within the G7. It features profiles in four high-demand sectors: healthcare, skilled trades and construction, technology and engineering, and education.
Leaders from Ontario’s postsecondary and training sector welcomed the launch. Maureen Adamson, Interim President of Colleges Ontario, said the tool “strengthens the critical link between post-secondary education and a resilient, future-ready workforce.”
Indigenous Institutes Consortium Executive Director Marsha Josephs praised its inclusive design: “We now have a path for Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples to choose programs that speak to their interests and lead to careers that bring fulfillment and growth.”
Ontarians can now access the tool at ontario.ca/mycareerjourney.
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