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....
Helping students connect the dots in their career development
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld walks into a car rental agency to pick up a car he reserved only to learn that the agency didn’t hold a car for him. Jerry famously...
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....
Future of work, trauma and more: Webinars for career professionals in November 2019
These webinars, taking place in November, explore many different topics that may be of interest to professionals working in diverse areas of career development. Values as Motivating Factors in Decision-Making...
Career genograms can help counsellors understand clients’ career influences
Career genograms are a specific type of genogram, which have been used extensively in family system therapy. The purpose of a career genogram is to look at established career patterns,...
4 reports that caught our eye the week of Oct. 13, 2019
Each week, CERIC is on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are four reports that we found interesting this week: Workplace accommodations for employees with...
Understanding intergenerational trauma vital for career professionals
Imagine this scenario: A middle-aged Indigenous woman named Julie walks into a store to apply for a service job, one for which she knows she has little experience. Julie’s career...
LGBTQ2+ minority stress in the workplace: How discrimination hurts health
“I’m just so tired, I don’t know how many times I have to remind my boss of my pronouns.” “I was so proud of my daughter graduating. I never expected...
Resources to help support teen mental health
According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada, an estimated 1.2 million children and youth in Canada are affected by mental illness, but less than 20% will receive appropriate treatment....
Supporting newcomers on their path to career success
Clients who are adjusting to new challenges due to immigration, career transition or other life changes are often dealing with multiple stress factors simultaneously and need different forms of support...