Best Fields of Study for Young Canadians Choosing Career Path: Career Experts Weigh In

A construction worker shingles the roof of a new home in a housing development in Ottawa in a file photo. The trades are one of the best-kept secrets when it comes to career planning, one career counsellor says. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick

Some industries offer more career opportunities to youth than others, including technology, health care, and the trades, some career professionals say.

Miriam Groom, CEO of counselling service Mindful Career, says a few of the highest-paying jobs young workers could consider are cyber security, psychology and mental health, data scientist, and pharmacist.