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...
Workplace wellness programs help employees thrive
Workplace wellness has become a hot topic for corporations and employers in Canada. And for good reason. The statistics are staggering: The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) has reported...
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...
3 reports that caught our eye the week of Feb. 3, 2019
Each week, CERIC is on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are three that we found interesting this week: Work for a Brighter Future (Global...
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,...
What’s really going on? Using theory to better understand your clients
Career development professionals (CDPs) support diverse clients with a wide range of career-related concerns. They typically don’t have much time together, so it’s important to be able to quickly sort...
Why the latest Oshawa GM layoffs are different for career services
Within a week of GM’s announcement that it would be closing its plant in Oshawa, ON, the Canadian Auto Workers Union (CAW) set up shop on the roadside. People waved...
3 books on careers to curl up with this winter
Whether you're looking to upgrade your knowledge of career counselling, make a career pivot or help a client do the same, consider cracking open one of these recently published books....
