Empowering refugee families to thrive in Canada
The story of my friend, who arrived in Canada as a refugee, is not unique. Like any refugee family, their journey has been marked by challenges, resilience and emotional turmoil....
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...
Fall 2023 courses for career professionals
Want to brush up on your skills this fall? Dive into professional development with the courses listed below, covering topics such as supported employment, interview coaching, ethics and cybercounselling. Did...
Essential skills frameworks to support client success
Essential life skills such as problem solving, communicating effectively and collaborating well with others help people succeed and continuously grow in a rapidly changing world. Here are several skills frameworks...
Resources to put the Chaos Theory of Careers into practice
Traditional career development is rooted in a linear and planned approach. An alternative perspective was established by Dr. Jim Bright, career researcher and consultant, and Dr. Robert Pryor, seasoned career...
Courses and webinars for career professionals in summer 2023
School's out for summer – but the learning opportunities never stop! Check out courses and webinars taking place throughout July and August on a variety of topics including resume development,...
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...
Parent career gaps: What to do – and ditch – on resumes and LinkedIn
In the face of caregiver bias and unemployment bias, it’s important to help parents returning to work navigate the gap strategically. This includes helping clients tailor the approach to their...
6 online communities of practice for career professionals
The workforce and the world of career development continue to evolve alongside global emergencies, environmental factors, and changes in technology and workplace policies. Some organizations are creating online communities of...
Key takeaways from the Global Career Services Summit
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. The...