Students & Youth

When you think of career, a romantic relationship probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. Although often treated as separate areas of life, career and relationships are interconnected...

My community involvement has often been connected to the education sector with an end goal of creating a more equitable society for all. Like many undergraduate students, I am well...

When Zain Zaidi did an internship in the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, he got the chance to see firsthand what Sustainable Development Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic...

Many employers struggle to find and hire young people, despite actively seeking them out. This challenge can result from a disconnect between employers’ sole focus on skills and the competencies...

The socioeconomic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have been felt disproportionately among certain groups. Young people in particular have been affected. In 2020, they accounted for nearly a quarter of...

“If diversity is inviting people to the party, inclusion is asking someone to dance.” Diversity and inclusion are two big buzz words in our society today. Everyone wants to have...

The conversation about career readiness is complex and multifaceted. The literature suggests an interconnection between education and career influencers such as employers, workers and support from economic communities such as...

We’ve been thinking about work the same way for a long time, but over the past couple of decades, the way we work has radically changed. Gone are the linear...

A common question we receive from students is how their resumes should look for certain industries or for their specific program. It’s a great question because it lets us work...

Last week, I found myself at a three-day conference with an estimated 3,000 people in attendance. As a remote worker living in a one-bedroom office space and living space, interacting...