Academos

What would a day in the life of a cabinetmaker, an electrician, or a 3D designer be like? Would that be the occupation for me? Since 1999, Academos has been helping young people answer these questions by means of e-mentoring. Every year, more than 80 000 students can log on to academos.qc.ca, a secure Web site, and get information and guidance on their career choices from over 3000 volunteer e-mentors. By developing a unique relationship with young people and by telling them about their own professional experience, e-mentors demystify the working world by providing concrete examples, and thereby help students in their choices. More than 250 secondary schools and 12 Cegeps used the service during the past school year.