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Guidance in Choosing a Trade or Profession
In addition to the counselling services offered by the public and private sectors, there are many organizations and online resources available to support you in your guidance and career choice process.
Employment assistance services at Services Québec offices
Reception, placement and labour market information services are available to help you integrate or maintain your employment. Employment assistance officers will evaluate your needs and can refer you, under certain conditions, to partner organizations.
Contact an employability services organization in your region or contact your local
Request Information and Employment Assistance Services
There are different ways to request more information about employment programs, get assistance and check your eligibility.
Online
To submit an application online, sign in or log in to My Account — Employment Assistance — Social Assistance. This account allows you to submit your documents more easily and to receive government communications online.
Submit an application without logging in to My Account
You can submit an application for employment assistance services without having to log in to My Account. You can fill out the
Other ways to submit an application
See the various ways of applying for information and employment assistance services. You can also visit an employment assistance organization near you.
Finding a guidance counsellor
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This person will be able to advise you on your personal or professional choices for your studies or career.
Reception, Referral, Counselling and Support Services (SARCA) offered by school boards
Academic and Career Guidance Support is provided in school services centres.
Their counsellors can help you develop your project, such as
- going back to school
- making a career change
- having your skills recognized.
Assistance and reference services for literacy and basic training
- reading
- writing
- calculating.
Continuing education assistance and reference services
Information about professions and training programs
Several sources of information are available to help you learn more about professions and training programs.
To find out the level of training required for a trade or profession you're interested in, go to the Exploring Trades and Occupations page.
You can then find out more about the support and programs offered to students of the Vocational Training and Adult General Education.
The trade or profession that interests you may require a college or university diploma. Find out about admission and the programs available for Studying at CEGEP or Studying at university.
Last update: February 24, 2025