What's ECF All About?
Our annual Education & Career Fairs provide an opportunity for attendees to connect with representatives from universities, colleges, and skilled trades learning institutions, and employers from across Canada.
Since 1996, our fairs have been attended by secondary students planning for higher education; young adults looking to transfer their work experience & skills to a different industry; and new immigrants seeking employment and further training to settle in Canada. More than just a trade show, ECF creates opportunities for individuals or organizations to chat, ask questions and learn together.
All our fairs are completely free to attend!
Who Will be at ECF?
Colleges
Private Training Institutions
Universities
Industry Associations
Local Employers
Trades
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Who Should Attend
Grade 12 Students
- Explore education options
- Discover potential career paths
- Network with employers & educators
- Learn about job strategies
Grade 11 Students
- Early career path exploration
- Get a head-start on college applications
- Learn about financial aid & scholarships
- Internships or job shadowing programs
Grade 10 Students
- Education / career options information
- Early career exploration
- Exposure to industry specialists
- Post-secondary education planning
Career Counsellors
- Stay up to date with new opportunities
- Network with educators and employers
- Gather essential resources
- Connect with recruiters and colleagues
Young Adults & New Immigrants
- Connect with employers
- Explore different career paths
- Explore further education options
- Network with other professionals
Parents
- Career and education support / guidance
- Scholarships and financing information
- Network with educators and professionals
- Access to unique resources
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Why Attend ECF 2024?
Explore Career Options
Meet with representatives from a variety of industries and learn about the different career paths available to you.
Gather Information
Meet with representatives from colleges, universities, and vocational schools to learn about degree and certificate programs, as well as continuing education and training options.
Networking Opportunities
Network with potential employers and professionals in various fields and learn about job opportunities.
Personalized Advice
Meet one-on-one with career counsellors and industry experts for personalized advice and guidance on your career and education goals and your next steps.
Free Resources
Take advantage of free resources such as career assessments, resume critiques, and professional headshots.
Job Leads
Learn about job openings and internships from employers looking to hire. Get detailed job information on the spot from the people who know the job best.
ECF TESTIMONIALS
What Our Attendees Say...
The ECF fair was an excellent opportunity for us to learn what options we have, hopefully all the grade 10s next year will have the opportunity to go as it is useful and impactful to their future.
ECF VC 2023 Attendee
Vancouver Fair
Attending the ECF fair was very useful because it was a chance to learn/see post-secondary options. I appreciated how many booths and different exhibitors there were.
ECF VC 2023 Attendee
Vancouver Fair
I think the whole experience of going to the convention centre and interacting with the people in the stands was very informative. It helped me discover new programs.
ECF VC 2023 Attendee
Vancouver Fair
I think all the CLE classes in my school should be able to go to this fair. It would be very beneficial for all students to get the opportunity to go every year.
ECF VC 2023 Attendee
Vancouver Fair
Sponsors and exhibitors
As an exhibitor, you will have the opportunity to showcase your organization’s products and services to a diverse audience of students and job seekers.
You will also be able to network with other industry professionals and learn about the latest trends in education and career development.
At ECF Education and Career Fairs, we pride ourselves on providing a high-quality experience for our exhibitors and our team is dedicated to ensuring that you have everything you need to make the most of your investment.
Our wide variety of promotional opportunities include interactive hubs, mascots, digital and onsite advertising, photobooths, charging stations and career preparation workshops and much more!
Click HERE to learn more and request our Sponsorship & Exhibit Prospectus with prices.