Diversity

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...

“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...

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...

There is a pressing need for greater training of settlement counsellors – those on the front lines of welcoming newcomers to Canada – as their role changes in response to...

I have a friend from whom I love to borrow quotes. She speaks and thinks in great sound bites and I try to borrow from her as often as possible....

As an Employment Specialist working with people with disabilities, I will always remember my first client who had schizophrenia. Before we started our work together, I was excited and anxious...

Despite increases in women’s participation in male-dominated occupations, they continue to be underrepresented in the trades. Stereotypes on the behalf of employers and students contribute to this, as well as...

A crisis in their country of education can make it difficult for refugees to provide proof of credentials. A program from World Education Services aims to help....

Have your clients seeking job search assistance ever shared concerns about how employers will judge their age, gender, body type, ethnicity, race, ability or hair? Has a client ever displayed...

Though they are frequently overlooked, educational plans are often the basis for success for newcomers. A solid education plan outlines what is necessary to achieve the client’s career goals. Without...