Three people your student should meet before graduating high school
This year, one of my children is entering high school. Between now and graduation, she will be busy researching, studying and shaping her path for the future. As a parent,...
Career services need to meet students where they are – in the classroom
The connection between education and career is a significant priority for students. According to the 2017 Freshman Survey, published by the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (co-ordinated by the Higher Educational...
How to help clients financially plan for their education
Whether it’s to nourish a love of learning or gain much-needed skills for an ever-changing labour market, many counsellors have clients who are interested in going to school. Prices for...
Post-secondary students with disabilities face gaps in career education services
While there has been progress in advancing inclusion for students with disabilities in Canadian colleges and universities, there is still work to be done to reduce structural barriers, discrimination and...
‘Irrelevant’ summer jobs still equip students with valuable skills
SCENE: In a campus career centre, a stressed student meets with a career coach. STUDENT: I’m having a lot of trouble with my resume. COACH: What seems to be the...
5 steps to guiding clients through education planning
Going back to school is a common and often necessary step for people who want to change careers. As counsellors, we listen to our clients’ stories and know it’s challenging...
To connect with students, career services should reach out to campus groups
Outreach is an ambiguous area that can be tricky to define. But it is an important part of a communications strategy, because marketing alone is not enough to connect with...
The Laurier Experience Record: Linking experiential learning to career development
As career professionals in the post-secondary context, a critical component of our work is helping our students identify and reflect on their experiences inside and outside of the classroom as...
5 ways to talk with young children about work and careers
You’ve seen the scenario before, perhaps at a family reunion or a holiday gathering. A kind, curious family member asks your young child, “And what do you want to be...
5 resources to help parents support their children’s career development
It can be challenging for parents to know how to get involved in their children’s career development. However, from primary through to post-secondary, there are constructive roles parents can play...