Own Your Future Career Camp

Unlock your potential with the "Own Your Future Career Camp", a transformative two-week program for high school students. This immersive experience empowers participants with essential skills and knowledge to confidently navigate their post-secondary education and career journeys.

This camp offers a two-week program for students. High school students who are interested in participating may register for the camp, running July 14 to July 25. 

By the end of the 2-week program, students will have explored and identified a diverse range of career opportunities and created a personalized action plan, equipping them with the tools they need to thrive in their future endeavours with confidence. Through intensive programming led by the University of Guelph Career Educators and Advisors, students will build career management skills such as a comprehensive understanding of career planning, develop greater self-awareness, learn to articulate their skills and interests in resumes and cover letters as well as during networking and interviews, navigate the labour market to identify trends, opportunities and employers’ expectations, and gain confidence in making informed decisions about their future studies and employment.

In addition, through daily guided career exploration and networking activities with the University of Guelph community, participants will gain firsthand insights into various academic programs and relevant career opportunities. Participants will meet leading and emerging experts across the U of G colleges, including the College of Arts, College of Biological Science, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, College of Social & Applied Human Sciences, Ontario Agricultural College, and Ontario Veterinary College.
 

This camp is ideal for high school students (age 15 - 19) in grades 10, 11, and 12 and recent graduates during a lap—or gap year who are eager to explore their future career paths and gain valuable insights and skills for their post-secondary journey and beyond. 

The program is designed to support students make informed decisions about their future and set them up for success.
 

Monday to Friday, July 14 to 25

• Monday - Thursday,  9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m, and Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

$600 Program Fee Includes: 

• Career development workshops delivered by the U of G Career Educators and Advisors
• Guided career exploration and networking with U of G community (academic program faculty and staff, current students, alumni, and Registrar’s Office)
• All program materials, including a copy of Career Wayfinder: Discovering your career through delightfully practical projects (Fruhling, A. & Amundson, N., 2024) and a deck of Sparkpath Challenge Cards
• Lunch during the career panel event
• Opportunities for one-on-one career advising and resume review

• Opportunities to connect with the U of G Recruitment team and engage in a U of G Campus Tour

  
   

Program Fee Does Not Include:

• Transportation to and from campus
• Daily lunches and snacks

Register for the Own Your Future Career Camp and take the first step towards a successful and fulfilling future. 

Secure your spot today as spaces are limited.