What my internship taught me about intergenerational work
My community involvement has often been connected to the education sector with an end goal of creating a more equitable society for all. Like many undergraduate students, I am well...
The Sustainable Development Goals give us a framework to create positive change together
When Zain Zaidi did an internship in the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, he got the chance to see firsthand what Sustainable Development Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic...
The career competencies employers are looking for
Many employers struggle to find and hire young people, despite actively seeking them out. This challenge can result from a disconnect between employers’ sole focus on skills and the competencies...
Supporting immigrant and refugee youth career development
The socioeconomic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have been felt disproportionately among certain groups. Young people in particular have been affected. In 2020, they accounted for nearly a quarter of...
How employers can take the lead to welcome jobseekers with disabilities
“If diversity is inviting people to the party, inclusion is asking someone to dance.” Diversity and inclusion are two big buzz words in our society today. Everyone wants to have...
K-12 career readiness needs to go beyond the vision of school leaders
The conversation about career readiness is complex and multifaceted. The literature suggests an interconnection between education and career influencers such as employers, workers and support from economic communities such as...
Career Clusters: Flipping the script on how we talk about work
We’ve been thinking about work the same way for a long time, but over the past couple of decades, the way we work has radically changed. Gone are the linear...
Developing a Resume Catalogue: Sector-specific samples for students
A common question we receive from students is how their resumes should look for certain industries or for their specific program. It’s a great question because it lets us work...
Networking as a young person in the age of COVID-19
Last week, I found myself at a three-day conference with an estimated 3,000 people in attendance. As a remote worker living in a one-bedroom office space and living space, interacting...
Fanshawe College: Developing a military-connected approach
In 2019, Fanshawe College embarked on a deliberate investigation to identify and support military-connected students throughout their post-secondary journey. This institutional investigation also coincided with an increased public awareness of...