resources      entry level jobs      win!      celeb chats      contact us      settings      about us      site map    Career Paths 2004 | Taking Care of Basics Covering the essentials Get the facts on food, shelter, clothing and transportation, so you can get on with your life.   The grind: facing day-to-day challenges We spoke in depth with various groups of youth to learn about the challenges YOU face on a daily basis.   Raw dialogue on youth and employment If you're wondering what Small Town, BC, has to say about youth employment, look no further.   Feeling Good, Feeling Crappy Find out how to deal with the good and bad days and test your emotional intelligence.   That was then, this is now Sometimes it takes more than the flip of a coin to make a decision.   One life, different paths Four young people make some important life choices.   Getting support While there's nothing wrong with being independent, it's crucial to know when to ask for help.   What to leave out of the workplace Why the workplace can feel like another planet.   Job check: exploring entry-level jobs So you're looking for a job, but you have little or no post-secondary education and you're lacking previous work experience.   What's your flavour? Education options Did you know that 73 per cent of jobs in BC will require some post-secondary training by the year 2011?   2004 YES-CANADA BC. All rights reserved. "Surviving is important. Thriving is elegant." These words from the famous poet and writer Maya Angelou really capture the essence of what Career Paths 2004 is about: information and inspiration. We know it's hard to move forward in life without having the basics covered - food, shelter, clothing, transportation, self-knowledge and encouragement - so we collected tools and resources you'll need to survive and meet these needs. We also collected youth stories of survival, to inspire and motivate you to create a life that reflects who you are and what you're passionate about. Because once the basics are taken care of, it's time to thrive. You told us what you wanted and we've created this issue based on your priorities: taking care of the essentials when life gets difficult, addressing youth employment issues, showcasing the stories of other youth who've made it through tough life transitions and knowing what jobs are out there that you can do right now. Throughout the production of Career Paths 2004 we talked with youth across BC and the Yukon and heard many life stories, each of them filled with challenges, triumphs, fears, hopes, dreams and plans. The one common thread we found was that no matter what our life situation is, we all want happiness and a good life. To everyone who told their stories in these pages, you inspired us with your strength, courage, intelligence, power, creativity and vibrant personalities. We hope we can return this inspiration right back to you as you build your life in your own original, elegant style. - Madelen and Cassandra, Career Paths Editors Drop us a line at info@careerpathsonline.com and tell us what you think of this issue!