Can we still prepare youth to find meaningful careers?
The author of this article, Wilf Flagler, was an important member of CERIC's community. After a courageous battle with cancer, Wilf passed away on July 31, 2019, at the age...
This is how the intern economy is shaping the future of work
Despite the fact that employers are scrambling to find talent as unemployment stays low, there are no guarantees that an internship will turn into a job at that company — or...
Wayfinding and research as key work-integrated learning strategies
Although university education is completely customizable, most students stay on the same beaten track, and then wonder why they can’t find a job after graduation. They don’t understand that the...
New mental health resource helps 1st year students cope
Mental health advocates are launching a new resource, "From Surviving to Thriving: Developing Personal and Academic Resilience," aimed at first-year students that they hope will help prevent burnout, breakdowns and, ultimately,...
How to negotiate starting salary when you’re a new graduate
Before you talk salary negotiations, it’s important to research what your role and skills are currently worth in the broader graduate market. The more evidence you have to prove your...
Understanding and Enhancing Career and College Readiness Self-Efficacy: Evidence-Based Practice
Becoming career and college ready is a challenging process requiring intentional activity during the early stages of career development. Mastering a variety of related challenges is an important pathway to...
What I learned from navigating my own athletic career transition
Professional athletes devote decades of their lives to sport. But no matter how much time they have invested, retirement from an athletic career is inevitable. Prior to pursuing graduate studies...
7 things everyone should do while they’re in college that can help them in the future
For those fortunate enough to be able to go, college can feel limitless — full of endless quantities of new people, new ideas, new experiences, and new possibilities. This abundance can...
Brock University to have experiential option for all programs this fall
This fall, Brock will reach a new milestone when it offers experiential education opportunities in 100% of its academic programs — more than 1.5 million hours dedicated to experiential learning...
Career Reintegration Strategies Pre & Post Study Abroad
The cultural adjustment process can be quite complex. The adjustment experience can influence the overall study-abroad experience and sometimes career reintegration after returning home. It is helpful for career development...