Asking who, not what: Brain development and teen career exploration
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” is a question that potentially irritates careers advisors just as much as it does teens. It’s a question that exasperates...
The power of ‘unusual’ career conversations for kids and teens
Career conversations with kids and teens often look different from what we expect. They rarely take place in a 15-minute career consult, but rather, come up during the drive to...
In a shifting world of work, how can parents support their teens’ career exploration?
Helping our kids navigate their high school careers to prepare for post-secondary or work life is personal to every family. However, how older generations view careers and life will be...
‘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....