Child &Youth Studies

Use this tool to discover how you can use your degree, skills and experiences in the workplace. This is only a starting place – remember to explore all your options.

Skills Developed Through Your Major Recognizing Valuable Assets  Comprehensive understanding of child and adolescent  Apply theories, ideologies and research to real world development situations  Understanding of current methodologies in child and youth  The skills to collect various types of information, assess professional practice them, analyze and incorporate potential linkages from  Ability to design child and youth based programming that different fields, put them into writing and efficiently convey incorporates creativity and play your message and the goal of your work  Knowledge of research methodologies and practices in a  The capacity to lead and interact with a variety of people child/youth-centred and rights-based field of study with different approaches and backgrounds  Ability to present thoughts clearly and intelligently in written  Skills enabling you to work effectively in group situations, statements and written opinion pieces partaking in decision-making, leading and contributing to  The capacity to critically analyze problems, think creatively the ultimate success of the team and task and make sound decisions while considering different sides  The capability to identify priorities and proper courses of of an argument action, to plan the execution of tasks and to determine and  Understand how biological, psychological, social, and delegate responsibilities to group members to most cultural factors interact to affect children and youth effectively carry out projects Sample Job Titles and Fields of Work A Taste of What’s Out There *Note: Some occupations may require further education or specialized training*  Child protection worker  Preschool Integration Coordinator  Day Care Worker  Child and youth worker  Pediatric health care worker  Disabilities Advocate  School-based youth and family  Mental health worker  Family Counsellor counsellor  Child and youth counselor  Social Worker  Early childhood educator  Substance use worker  International Development Educator  Facility youth worker  Alternative Communication Specialist  Journalist  Corrections  Assistive Living Worker  Lawyer  Teacher  Author, Children’s Books  Legal Aid Worker  Professor  Autism Specialist  Pediatrician/Doctor  Youth development worker  Child Care Program Coordinator  Public Policy Analyst  Family service worker  Child Development Specialist  Rehabilitation Counsellor  Recreation/Outward Bound leader  Child Health Specialist  Researcher  Infant development program worker  Child Psychologist  Music/Play Therapist  Youth outreach worker  Child Welfare Worker  Special Needs Educator  Intake counsellor  Children's Rights Activist  International development worker  Occupational Therapist

Career Centre Resources Great On-Campus Services Career Centre Website  My World Abroad trentu.ca/careers - Extensive career development and work A guide that provides information, strategies, and tips for search information including tools, links, strategies and anyone considering going abroad for work, study or travel. assessments. Career Counselling and Résumé Critiques Trent University Student Job Board Get feedback in a one-on-one appointment. Book online at trentu.ca/sep - Look for on- and off-campus opportunities. trentu.ca/sep. Career Resources on myTrent Career and Work Search Workshops trentu.ca/mytrent - Access the following resources through Register through the Events Calendar at trentu.ca/sep. myTrent>Support>Student Transitions & Careers Events and Fairs  Career Cruising and TypeFocus Your opportunity to meet and network with employers and Free self-assessments that connect your interests and recruiters on campus. personality to your career. Professional Associations & Societies More Than Just a Club! Professional associations and societies can be effective exploration resources as they provide information about careers, job boards, events and professional development opportunities. These groups can be used for networking, so become familiar with them! National Alliance for Children and Youth Canadian Association of Child Life Leaders nacy.ca/ cacll.org/cls.html Association for Childhood Education International Canadian Child and Youth Health Coalition acei.org/ caphc.org/canadian-child-youth-health-coalition-ccyhc/ Association for Research in Cultures of Young People Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) arcyp.ca/ sshrc-crsh.gc.ca The Canadian Association for Young Children cayc.ca/ Opportunities Internships, Careers, Government Programs Trent University Student Job Board Charity Village trentu.ca/sep charityvillage.com Federal Government Jobs Internship Listings jobs.gc.ca campusaccess.com Provincial Government Jobs Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies gojobs.gov.on.ca oacas.org/careers/ Community Mental Health Careers Children’s Mental Health Ontario workinginmentalhealth.ca/forms/career.aspx cmho.org/get-involved/careers Get Experience Get Connected Child and Youth Studies at Trent University Develop your network – get advice about careers from http://www.trentu.ca/durham/ – Courses, program faculty, alumni and other professionals. program blog, and more department information. Connection Tools Trent Community Research Centre The Career Centre’s tip sheets and workshops on LinkedIn, trentcentre.ca - Students are matched with local networking, and marketing yourself at career events. organizations to assist with research, planning and other Connection Programming community development projects for course credit. Mentoring/Networking Programs Programs and events to help you navigate your career Trent University Student Organizations options. trentcentral.ca/clubs.php - Get involved in groups that will Visit trentu.ca/careers/mentoring contribute to learning new skills & gaining a variety of experience.