Articles and organizations to support students considering a gap year
When someone says they’re taking a gap year, the typical image conjured may be backpacking through Europe. Another popular reaction may be to panic and worry that a gap year...
Supporting jobseekers with low literacy: 8 resources to check out
It was once extremely uncommon for people to be able to read and write. Today, the opposite is true; however, many adults across the country continue to struggle with low...
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...
Navigating emotion in careers work: 6 resources to check out
One of the things that makes us human is the fact that we feel emotions. How we feel plays in a role in everything we do, so it comes as...
Articles and tools to help navigate compensation discussions
“What are your salary expectations?” Answering interview questions is rarely easy, but when a hiring manager asks a job candidate what their salary expectations are, what ensues can be described...
11 resources to help high school students create a strong resume
Almost every job application starts with the same thing: a resume. This is a candidate’s ticket to persuading an employer that they’re the right person for that job. For high...
Using art in career exploration: 6 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...
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 the career development of people with Down syndrome
In Canada, about one in every 750 live births is to a baby with Down syndrome, one of the most common congenital anomalies in the world. It occurs when someone...
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...
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