How to start learning about a career path?

As others have stated, a counseling career can take several paths including K-12 school counseling, personal counseling, marriage & family counseling, guidance & career counseling (college/univ., private, etc.) and mental health counseling. One thing you will want to do is research certification/licensure to be a professional counselor. In Canada, this means reading and researching how to obtain certification. To be a certified counselor in Canada as well as the U.S, the most traditional route is to complete a Master's program in Counseling. A Master's program will include not only coursework but practicums where you practice counseling and facilitate counseling in group settings under the supervision of a licensed counselor. Your Master's program will include practicum hours in different settings from marriage & family counseling to substance abuse counseling and personal counseling... to help educate you in a variety of counseling fields and to help you decide on which setting/field is right for you. To be a School Counselor in a K-12 setting, you first need to become a teacher...so you will need to obtain a teaching certificate. You can learn more about becoming a school counselor and educational requirements via the Canadian Counseling & Psychotherapy Association as well - see below. You can also visit the career center at your college - as an alumni - you can still utilize your college's services - and discuss possible options for further education and working in the field. Best of luck to you on your journey!