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Course Description

Unlock your potential with the "Own Your Future Career Camp", a transformative one-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 one-week program for students. High school students who are interested in participating may register for the camp, running July 13-17 and August 10-14, 2026.

Program Overview

By the end of the one‑week program, students will have explored a wide range of career opportunities and created a personalized action plan to support their future success. The program features intensive sessions led by University of Guelph Career Educators, where students will:

  • Build core career‑management skills, including an understanding of the career‑planning process
  • Develop greater self‑awareness
  • Learn to articulate their skills and interests in résumés, cover letters, networking conversations, and interviews
  • Navigate the labour market, including identifying trends, opportunities, and employers’ expectations
  • 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, College of Computational, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, College of Social & Applied Human Sciences, Ontario Agricultural College, and Ontario Veterinary College.

Who Should Attend

This camp is ideal for high school students grades 9-12 and recent graduates 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.
 

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Section Title
Own Your Future Career Camp - Session 1
Type
In-Class Instruction
Days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Time
9:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
July 13, 2026 to July 17, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • Guelph
Delivery Options
Classroom  
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee $340.00 Click here to get more information

Section Notes

The 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 admissions)
  • All program materials, including a copy of Career Wayfinder: Discovering your career through delightfully practical projects (Fruhling, A. & Amundson, N., 2024)
  • Lunch during the camp networking event
  • Opportunities for one-on-one career advising and resume review
     

Program Fee Does Not Include:

  • Transportation to and from campus
  • Daily lunches and snacks

Last day to register:  July 3, 2026

For questions about the registration process, please contact register@uoguelph.ca

Drop Policy

ALL withdrawals will incur a $30 withdrawal fee and must be requested no later than 7 days prior to the start date of your registered camp (July 6).

We reserve the right to cancel any camp cohort that does not have sufficient registration. In this case, participants will receive a full refund and notification prior to the start date. It is your responsibility to ensure that your contact information (phone, email, mailing address) is current.

Own Your Future Career Camp programming is subject to change at any time without prior notice. In the event that adjustments are made, no refunds will be issued. Our team will make every reasonable effort to communicate any changes in advance.

Section Title
Own Your Future Career Camp - Session 2
Type
In-Class Instruction
Days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Time
9:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
August 10, 2026 to August 14, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • Guelph
Delivery Options
Classroom  
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee $340.00 Click here to get more information

Section Notes

The 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 admissions)
  • All program materials, including a copy of Career Wayfinder: Discovering your career through delightfully practical projects (Fruhling, A. & Amundson, N., 2024)
  • Lunch during the camp networking event
  • Opportunities for one-on-one career advising and resume review
     

Program Fee Does Not Include:

  • Transportation to and from campus
  • Daily lunches and snacks

Last day to register:  July 31, 2026

For questions about the registration process, please contact register@uoguelph.ca

Drop Policy

ALL withdrawals will incur a $30 withdrawal fee and must be requested no later than 7 days prior to the start date of your registered camp (August 3).

We reserve the right to cancel any camp cohort that does not have sufficient registration. In this case, participants will receive a full refund and notification prior to the start date. It is your responsibility to ensure that your contact information (phone, email, mailing address) is current.

Own Your Future Career Camp programming is subject to change at any time without prior notice. In the event that adjustments are made, no refunds will be issued. Our team will make every reasonable effort to communicate any changes in advance.

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