Strategies for successful career-building in the sustainability sector
What early career professionals with interests in sustainability work need to know about the industry and overcoming barriers to entry....
Principles in Action: Elementary career education equips students to navigate complex world of work
Students have many co-authors, including teachers, who provide important context as they develop a vision of their possible future selves alongside their families. Ed Hidalgo explains how a career development...
Case Study: Helping a client conquer doubts and determine next steps after post-secondary
Career counsellor Connie Covey guides an overwhelmed liberal arts graduate through identifying her transferable skills, interests and potential pathways....
What climate change will mean for jobs in food and agriculture in Canada
The effects of climate change on food and agricultural jobs should be considered within the context of the already deteriorating labour market. Canadian rural communities are on the decline, and...
Client Side: What I learned from quitting my job to study cannabis in my 30s
When Amanda Felske decided to leave full-time work to return to school to study cannabis as a mature student, she had to navigate financial and time-management challenges....
How will climate change affect the future of employment in Canada?
To help Canadians prepare for this future, and more specifically their future employment, the Brookfield Institute’s report Turn and Face the Strange identifies 31 trends with the potential to affect...
10 Questions with Senator Murray Sinclair
Senator Murray Sinclair served the justice system in Manitoba for over 25 years. He was the first Aboriginal judge appointed in Manitoba and Canada’s second. He served as Co-Chair of...
How climate change will shape the future of environmental professions – for better and for worse
The consequences of a warming planet will create opportunities in ‘green’ jobs while also putting new demands on environmental protection workers....
Supporting Canadians to navigate learning and work: Updating the Standards and Guidelines for career professionals
The Standards and Guidelines for career development professionals are undergoing a significant update with collaboration, inclusivity and transparency top of mind....
Report outlines competencies settlement counsellors need amid rising immigration levels
There is a pressing need for greater training of settlement counsellors – those on the front lines of welcoming newcomers to Canada – as their role changes in response to...