HIEC is a not-for-profit social enterprise with a focus on partnership, mentorship and workforce development.
What We Do ∙ Mentorship
By connecting Grade 9 and 10 students with people from all walks of life, we’re opening up new possibilities—without the pressure.
Helping students feel confident, curious, and hopeful as they start thinking about their futures.
Ontario Career Lab is a province-wide initiative that brings industry professionals into Grade 9 and 10 classrooms to facilitate meaningful career conversations.
The program gives students the chance to speak directly with people who work in a wide range of fields, hear real stories, ask questions, and gain clarity about what different careers actually look like. By creating authentic, relatable conversations at a pivotal stage in their education, Ontario Career Lab helps students build awareness, broaden their perspectives, and make more informed decisions about their future pathways.
This is a good experience and should be implemented in many schools. Personally, I was put in a group with people I don't know and was therefore able to speak my mind without fear of judgement from peers.
Grade 10 Student
White Oaks Secondary School
Thank you so much for helping me discover more career options and providing some guidance.
Grade 10 Student
T. A. Blakelock High School
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