TOTS: A tap on the shoulder can make all the difference
Carlene was a student in my Grade 12 English class in 2010. She was a strong student with good marks and intended to go into nursing. I thought she might...
Community connections foster K–12 career exploration
Edmonton Public Schools’ Community Marketplace weaves career development into the curriculum....
Resources to better understand the micro-credentials landscape in Canada
Micro-credentials are short, educational courses that are designed to equip participants with knowledge and skills that can prepare them to take on new job opportunities. Over the past year, micro-credentials...
Micro-credentials offer short, focused gateway to new opportunities
Every day, you help jobseekers find a professional path that they might not otherwise have considered. Sometimes that shift requires reskilling or upskilling through academic programs – a potentially time-intensive...
Concordia internal mentorship program bridges student-staff divide
It takes a city to run a university. Medical professionals, lawyers, realtors, administrators, event co-ordinators – you name it, there’s a job posting for it. I came to this realization...
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...