5 podcasts to help kids start learning about careers
It can be tough to know how to broach the big, wide world of careers with young children. It may not even seem necessary; certainly, we’re not expecting kids to...
‘Creativity and flexibility’: How university career services continue to innovate
In March 2020, the world changed and university career centres quickly moved our operations fully online. We found ways to continue to support students and connect them with employers by...
Pandemic pivot perspectives from the class of 2020
Survey examines how Kwantlen Polytechnic University grads are navigating work, education and life disruptions....
Articles and organizations to support students considering a gap year
When someone says they’re taking a gap year, the typical image conjured may be backpacking through Europe. Another popular reaction may be to panic and worry that a gap year...
Mentorship can help create inclusive career opportunities for students
In the hundreds of career conversations I’ve had with students and alumni, networking has emerged as a major challenge. As a first-generation university student, I can relate. Even if I...
Resources to support high school students’ job search
There are many reasons why a student may be interested in a part-time or summer job – such as the chance to earn their own money, develop new or existing...
Ontario’s school counsellors need more resources to support student career development
Throughout North America, school and guidance counsellors have been essential professional resources in helping students cope with the many issues that they face. These issues often take the form of...
Career literacy empowers students to be active agents in their future planning
Have we as adults accepted that students can be active agents in their career planning? I wrote a paper recently in CJCD (Canadian Journal of Career Development) that aims to...
11 resources to help high school students create a strong resume
Almost every job application starts with the same thing: a resume. This is a candidate’s ticket to persuading an employer that they’re the right person for that job. For high...
Defining micro-credentials and forging a new path for lifelong learning
In recent years, the Canadian labour market has been defined by technological change and disruption, creating the need for employees to consistently upgrade their skills. The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting...