Diversity

Making a career change in your 40s (or beyond) can feel daunting, overwhelming and, at times, impossible. I know this firsthand – back in 2015, I found myself in the middle of a career crisis...

  Staying in a homeless shelter was challenging for many reasons. But the main problem that Alicia had to contend with was lack of money. Without an income, and dependent...

Every career and employment professional has met them – the jobseeker dismissed as “unplaceable.” Someone with the ability to participate in the workforce but missing a credential or relevant work experience, has the right skills but can’t explain them, was refused a...

  At NIEFS, our journey in supporting newcomers to Canada has always been about more than employment; it's about connection, community and collaboration. Over the past two years, as we...

For many internationally educated professionals, arriving in Canada brings hope for new opportunities but also a frustrating reality: the skills, experiences and qualifications they’ve worked years to earn abroad are...

  Across Canada, employers are balancing persistent labour shortages with fast-changing skill demands. Through the Strengthening Employer Feedback Channels (SEFC) initiative, the Immigrant Employment Council of BC (IEC-BC) and partners...

  In 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) began to introduce a series of changes to Canada’s International Student Program. First, the government implemented a cap on international student...

  In my last article, “From warm welcome to harsh reality: ‘False hope’ and the newcomer experience,” I explored the challenges newcomers face due to systemic barriers, policies and procedures,...

Supporting Indigenous clients on their career journeys requires a holistic lens – one that honours lived experience and diverse ways of knowing while also recognizing the historical and systemic factors...

It is the responsibility of every Canadian and every organization to work toward reconciliation. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Final Report, a reminder...