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Today, we attended the @OntarioCofC's 11th Annual #Advocacy Day at Queen's Park, joining leaders from across the Ontario Chamber Network to share local priorities and discuss solutions that strengthen business, workforce development, and economic competitiveness across #Ontario.

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A highlight of #SCNC2026 has been connecting with students and workforce leaders from across Canada.

Great to connect with the Hon. @PattyHajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families, and Shaun Thorson, CEO of @Skills_Canada, to discuss apprenticeship pathways & #SkilledTrades careers.

[ApprenticeSearch.com @HIEC_appsearch]

We were delighted to welcome the Hon. @DavidPiccini to our booth at #SCNC2026 in Toronto today 🇨🇦

Great conversations about supporting youth, apprenticeships, and the future of skilled trades & technology careers in Ontario and across Canada.

@Skills_Canada #SkilledTrades

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We're so proud of our executive director, Kelly Hoey, for this well-deserved award!

Chamber of Commerce announces winners of the Business Excellence Award https://t.co/w3gx6UX8ZM

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Have you listened to the latest episode of Parents As Career Coaches yet? 🎧

Ted Dintersmith joins us to discuss helping young people build curiosity, confidence, and adaptability.

🎧 Listen now: https://t.co/HQrVMy9P8s

#Parenting #CareerConversations #CareerDevelopment

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Excited to join educators, industry leaders and community partners at the Ontario Council for Technology Education (@OCTEontario) Conference in Windsor!

Stop by our booth to learn more about @HIEC_appsearch and the Ontario Career Lab.

#OCTE2026 #Education #CareerConversations

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As Ontario Education Week celebrates building the future of public education, we’re proud to share a new episode of Parents As Career Coaches featuring education innovator Ted Dintersmith.

🎧 Listen now: https://t.co/et8xLGUWai

#EducationWeek #CareerConversations #Parents

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Great to be at this year’s OCEA Conference (50th year!), connecting with educators and partners who are advancing #ExperientialLearning across Ontario.

Congrats to Carmine Romano on receiving the George King Award of Excellence—OCEA’s top honour 👏

#OYAP #WorkforceDevelopment

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600+ attendees. Real conversations. Lasting impact.

#WACC2026 brought mentorship and inspiration to life.

Read the recap here: https://t.co/HZnlnJdstj

#Mentorship #CareerConversations

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We’re thrilled to see #WomenAsCareerCoaches 2026 featured by @YourTVHalton!

This event connects young women with professionals to explore careers & post-secondary pathways.

Thank you for the coverage! Watch here: https://t.co/wrS8PvZnw7

#WACC2026 #Mentors #CareerConversations

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“Never be afraid.”

We are thrilled to see Women as Career Coaches 2026 featured in @BurlingtonTday. Thank you for the great story! 💜

“You don’t have to have it all figured out.” — Kelly Hoey, HIEC exec director

Read more ⬇️
https://t.co/DjQyo1yPLJ

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Thank you to @RBC, our Speaker Sponsor, for helping make #WACC2026 an inspiring evening.

“Sometimes it’s just one small pivot that changes everything — and that’s why nights like tonight matter.” — Judy Lung, TIFF

So grateful for your support in empowering the next generation.

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We were proud to attend the Burlington Chamber of Commerce’s Young Leaders Breakfast Summit this morning and to see HIEC Executive Director Kelly Hoey discuss her career journey on the panel!

#YoungLeaders #Leadership #BurlingtonChamber

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We were proud to attend the @burlingtoncofc’s Young Leaders Breakfast Summit this morning and to see HIEC Executive Director Kelly Hoey join the panel!
Powerful advice from keynote speaker Isabelle Hudon, President and CEO of BDC:
“Don’t be afraid of being afraid.”

#YoungLeaders

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for a fantastic #WACC2026!

“It was an inspiring evening, the energy and enthusiasm of everyone was non-stop.”- Milton Educator

We’re grateful for this incredible community helping empower young people through meaningful #CareerConversations.

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Spotlight speaker Judy Lung, VP of Strategy, Comms at the Toronto International Film Festival, shared:

“Sometimes it’s just one small pivot that changes everything, and that’s why nights like tonight matter. Ask the questions you’re nervous to ask, say yes to new opportunities.”

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Burlington Mayor @MariannMeedWard, our first spotlight speaker at #WACC2026, shared an encouraging message with attendees:

“Just showing up here tonight means you’re investing in yourself. Career journeys are rarely a straight line — from high school to where you are today.”
💜

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Vanessa Barreto, first-time Career Coach at #WACC2026, shares:
"The energy is incredible. Seeing so many young women together, I know they’ll leave inspired & ready to shape their futures. You can dream, your dreams can come true. I can’t wait to inspire others to keep dreaming.”

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We’re ready to kick off #WACC2026! ✨

The room is filling, the excitement is building, and we’re about to begin another inspiring Women As Career Coaches event with meaningful #CareerConversations and new possibilities.

Stay tuned for highlights from the evening!

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This morning, we attended the Canadian CEO Leadership Forum in Toronto to explore insights from PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey.

Important conversations on economic uncertainty, tech and the future of work with Canadian leaders.

Thanks to @TorontoRBOT and @PwC_Canada for hosting!