‘Who Am I?’: Making career exploration fun for K-7 students
For students, more encounters with the world of work raise aspirations and broaden horizons. How do we do this in a fun and exciting way for students? As a District...
The future of post-secondary career centres: Strategies for sustainability
In part one of this two-part series, we introduced William Donald’s integration of the concepts of career ecosystems and sustainable careers to offer a sustainable career ecosystem. In part two,...
Elevating career education: The power of rubrics in and out of the classroom
In the ever-evolving landscape of career education, a powerful yet often underutilized tool is the strategic incorporation of rubrics. Traditionally seen as assessment tools for instructors, rubrics can also serve...
Imagining a sustainable career ecosystem in post-secondary
When you hear the word ecosystem, your first thought might be of its origins in the field of ecology, which explores the interactive web of organisms and the environment. Yet,...
Global Pathways: Supporting international students through key challenges
Canada remains one of the top choices for international students seeking to study abroad. The opportunity to gain work experience during and after graduation is top of mind for international...
Resources for career professionals working with NEET youth
Young people who are not in education, employment or training make up the NEET population. The age bracket of this group includes people under 30 who struggle to enter or...
6 guiding principles to support youth with disabilities in their employment
Youth with disabilities (YWD) have different support needs than their adult peers. In this article, we'll explore 6 guiding principles to help cater employment programs to YWD’s needs and priorities....
Re-valuing the essential career contributions of the liberal arts
The study of the liberal arts dates back to ancient Greece. Originally, these were conceived as seven distinct areas of study: grammar, logic, rhetoric, geometry, astronomy, arithmetic and music. As...
3 things you can do now to address sexual harassment in experiential learning
In fall 2022, Possibility Seeds surveyed students, staff and faculty at post-secondary institutions across the country about their experiences, observations or understanding of sexual harassment in experiential learning. This survey...
UDL: 10+ resources on Universal Design for Learning in career development
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an inclusivity-focused approach to education. The main goal of UDL is to give all students equal chances of success by removing barriers to learning...