Breaking the binary: How context shifts students from panic to possibility
In my last year of high school in Ontario, as many students do, I applied to several universities. That was a couple of decades ago now, but I recall being...
‘Your struggles will mould you’: Lessons from an international student’s career journey
I was merely 18 when I started my journey to pursue higher education as an international student. As a minority back home in Pakistan. I faced many challenges and always...
The vital role of schools in instilling lifelong career management skills
In today's ever-changing education and career landscape, schools play a pivotal role. Gone are the days when students graduated to follow linear career paths; instead, adaptability and resilience are now...
When Indigenous youth succeed, whole communities benefit
Indigenous youth across Canada face serious challenges when it comes to employment. It’s a complex problem, and will require integrated, collaborative solutions. At a time when unprecedented numbers of Indigenous...
5 key ways to enhance Indigenous student career supports in post-secondary
Integrating Indigenous worldviews, values and cultural perspectives into career counselling can yield profound benefits for students. It has the potential to significantly enhance the student experience (Archibald, et al., 1995;...
From decision paralysis to discovery: Supporting young adults to start their careers
Many conversations I have with young adults start with a statement like this: “I am stuck. I have no idea what I am passionate about. What if I make the...
‘Just one thing’ to help parents and students navigate career planning
Lazy Tommy Pumpkinhead was one of my favourite books as a kid. The story outlined how lazy Tommy had, quite brilliantly, devised an automatic system in his home to get...
Tools and resources for career exploration with elementary students
With the right supports, career exploration can begin at any age. From videos to workbooks to journalling exercises, these resources can help school counsellors, educators, parents and other caring adults...
I’m a Career Peer Educator. Here’s what I learned using ChatGPT to write a resume
The swift advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have caught the world’s attention for their potential to enable more efficient task completion. This was certainly the case when tech startup OpenAI released their...
Global Career Services Summit: Creating career development that clicks with students
The Global Career Services Summit (GCSS), held in March, brought together career thought leaders and employers from 18 countries to discuss critical issues affecting career centres and graduate recruitment. This...