Tourism jobs are generally pretty fun. You can try something different each summer or continue developing your skills and experience year after year. And, bonus, that can lead to a career once you’re out of school.
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Potential careers, courses, programs & pathways
Figuring out a career path can be intimidating. It’s always easier with a bit of experience to back you up. And with the tourism industry literally popping off in Northern Ontario, learning and doing at the same time is a great place to start.
HERE'S HOW:
Tourism programs at Ontario colleges and universities
Internships || Apprenticeships and Mentorships
Passport to Hospitality Work Prosperity Program
INDIGENOUS INITIATIVES:
A Three Fires Collaborative Quest
You don’t have to start over when you make a mid-career pivot into the tourism industry. Instead, you can make the most of its flexible adventure lifestyle and numerous opportunities for growth by doing more of what you love!
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Tourism’s sectors & types of jobs
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Northern Ontario is a vast and spectacular region made up of vibrant cities, pristine wilderness, and tons of adventure. With more than 250,000 lakes and rivers to paddle, wildlife to photograph, craft beers and burgers (meat and plant-based) to enjoy, and thousands of trails to traverse, it's safe to say you could spend a lifetime here discovering everything it has to offer.
With so many things to do, places to explore, and activities to enjoy year-round, it’s a popular destination for travellers from around the world. It also makes the region an exciting place to launch (and grow) a career in tourism!
Annual visitors to Northern Ontario
northern ontario businesses is tourism related
tourism jobs expected to exist by 2035
Check out the resources below to discover amazing career ideas, and learn how to get a job and build a career in the tourism industry in Northern Ontario.
Download the entire Tourism Rocks Virtual Toolkit and start learning about a career in tourism.
Download our custom-made presentation and share it with your community, schools, and employment services.
The Tourism Rocks handbook is the comprehensive guide to careers in the tourism industry, available training programs, and certifications to get ahead in the job market.
Hear first-hand from people who work in tourism describe what they love about their careers.
