Women and girls weigh in on gender diversity in STEM careers
Policy makers, educators and career advisers have worked to remove barriers, but stereotypes still contribute to low numbers of women in the field....
New CERIC-funded project to examine role of career education on outcomes of 7,000 young Canadians
CERIC will fund a Social Research and Demonstration Corporation (SRDC) project that will identify the impact of career education on high school students’ post-secondary choices and workforce outcomes, with the goal of...
Is a science degree a guarantee of employment?
It is widely assumed that sciences offer students a ‘safe’ future. While there are many opportunities available, expectations do not always align with reality....
Graduate students apply by March 29 to compete for GSEP Award
CERIC encourages full-time graduate students whose focus is career development to apply for its Graduate Student Engagement Program (GSEP). Through this program, students will be invited to compete for the...
Client Side: How I found my career fit in science
Scientist Leola Chow takes us on a journey through her career, from showcasing her work at elementary school science fairs to a career pivot into industrial research....
Fostering career agility in STEM
The number of disciplines and sub-disciplines in STEM already seems overwhelming and new fields continue to emerge. How can career development practitioners help their STEM clients navigate a diverse and...
Dr Roberta Neault receives Etta St John Wileman Award for lifetime achievement in career development
In recognition of her contribution to the growth of career development, not only in Canada but around the world, Dr Roberta Neault was honoured with CERIC’s Etta St John Wileman...
CERIC to co-host March 7 event on building trauma-sensitive classrooms for refugee students
Dr Jan Stewart will be presenting on “Addressing the needs of refugee students: Building trauma-sensitive schools and supportive classrooms” at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg on Thursday,...
Career Theories and Models at Work: Ideas for Practice – now available!
CERIC’s new Career Theories and Models at Work book is available for purchase online now. This international collection features contemporary and emerging career development theories and models from 60 leading...
Canada’s diverse settlement services sector explained in new CERIC-funded research report
With Canada set to welcome 330,000 new permanent residents this year, a timely, CERIC-funded research report examines the nature of the settlement sector in Canada and the competencies of the...
