Students & Youth

Female college and university students outnumber men on Ontario’s campuses, but are far outflanked by their male counterparts in several areas of study including math and engineering, despite a concerted...

Due to increased competition for talent, employers often look to convert co-op employees to full-time hires. This study is the first to examine potential contributions of the perceived quality of...

Throughout my career in post-secondary career education, the persistent challenge has been in helping students, and particularly those in humanities and social sciences, understand that what they are learning in...

It is widely assumed that sciences offer students a ‘safe’ future. While there are many opportunities available, expectations do not always align with reality....

When I work with students, one of the most common misconceptions I encounter is that career is a straight line. Career as non-linear can be a new and challenging idea...

CERIC encourages full-time graduate students whose focus is career development to apply for its Graduate Student Engagement Program (GSEP). Through this program, students will be invited to compete for the...

Ontario schools are falling behind in preparing students for future jobs and adulthood, according to a new Counselling Foundation of Canada-funded report by People for Education. The province has a...

While it’s true that students benefit from co-op terms, Melancon says employers have a lot to gain, too. They’re essentially getting a sneak peek at what their future employees value,...

When I began my master’s degree, I would tense up at the question, “What are you going to do with your degree?” Like many graduate students, I knew I wanted...

Yukon College has announced a new program starting in September aimed at preparing students to take on front-line roles within First Nations education departments and other organizations in Yukon and Northern Canada. The Community Education and...