Resources to support high school students’ job search
There are many reasons why a student may be interested in a part-time or summer job – such as the chance to earn their own money, develop new or existing...
Resources to support the career development of transgender people
While strides have been made toward inclusion and away from transphobia, transgender people still face discrimination in the workplace. In an article published in 2016, Human Resources Director Canada reported...
Resources to support learning on trauma and career development
According to the Canadian Psychological Association, it is estimated that 76% of Canadians identify as having experienced a traumatic event, and about 8% of them develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)....
Websites to help students find scholarships in Canada
It’s well known that a post-secondary education can be expensive; consider the cost, for example, of tuition, textbooks, and transportation or living on campus. It’s also well known that a...
Using art in career exploration: 14 resources to check out
While it might not be the case that we all possess a talent for art, we are all capable of benefitting from it. Art enables us to understand and explore...
6 online communities of practice for career professionals
The workforce and the world of career development continue to evolve alongside global emergencies, environmental factors, and changes in technology and workplace policies. Some organizations are creating online communities of...
Apprenticeships in Canada: Your cross-country informational guide
Apprenticeships provide Canadians with a unique opportunity to learn practical skills and gain valuable work experience while earning money at the same time. Apprentices spend some of their time completing...
Resources to help career professionals better understand schizophrenia
Over the past decade, there has been a visible movement in Canada to raise awareness of mental health – its existence, its importance and ways to support it. According to...
Resources to learn about decolonizing job search and hiring
Photo caption: A crosswalk is painted orange with white feathers for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honour Indigenous children who died in Canada's residential schools. (iStock) In 2021,...
Resources to help clients prepare their career for a recession
Depending on what you read, some say Canadians are about to experience a recession and some say it’s already here. Generally, economists apply the term “recession” after seeing a negative...