Set your professional goals for 2020 through a competency lens
Imagine it is December 20, 2020. You sit down and evaluate the informal or formal learning you have done over the past year. Writing out a list of sessions you...
Celebrating your career – a holiday gift for you and your clients
Whether or not you or your clients celebrate Christmas, there are a few lessons we can take from this holiday to help clients establish a strong foundation for their career...
The 10 most-popular CareerWise Weekly articles of 2019
We’ve shared hundreds of interesting articles in the CareerWise Weekly newsletter over the past year. In our 10 most-read articles from 2019, some themes emerge: Readers were very interested in...
Upskill in winter 2020 with these courses for career professionals
Setting some professional development goals for the new year? Taking a course – online or in person – can be a great way to develop new skills or refresh old...
Bridges program helps ex-offender clients build pathways to work
A CareerWise “In The Know” report for career professionals working with ex-offenders caught my eye and I wanted to share one of Saskatchewan’s projects that is having great success. The...
Strategies for successful career-building in the sustainability sector
What early career professionals with interests in sustainability work need to know about the industry and overcoming barriers to entry....
Climbing career trees instead of ladders
Climbing the career ladder has never fit with how I see my work life. I don't lack motivation or the desire to succeed. Rather, I pioneer and innovate. I need...
Engaging employers to create client opportunities in the skilled trades
Employer engagement is a critical component of workforce development programs because it is through these activities that we are better able to align our programs with the needs of employers....
Coaching strategies for life stabilization
Making your way out of poverty not only requires determination, but also a lot of meaningful support to stabilize your life for long-term success. A fundamental component of Peterborough Social...
Case Study: Helping a client conquer doubts and determine next steps after post-secondary
Career counsellor Connie Covey guides an overwhelmed liberal arts graduate through identifying her transferable skills, interests and potential pathways....