How can today’s students be future-ready?
The year is 2031. Children who started kindergarten in 2019 are now graduating from high school. They are entering a new world and preparing for jobs we can only imagine...
Infographic: What does the energy efficiency sector look like in Canada?
By the end of 2019, the energy efficiency workforce is expected to grow by 8.3%, creating over 36,000 jobs. Six key industries in energy efficiency: Construction Manufacturing Wholesale Trade Professional and Business Services Utilities ...
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...
As a student, volunteering was key to my career development
As a recent grad, I reflect on my post-secondary and employment journey often. The truth is, I didn’t always know I would be working in the non-profit sector. That’s because...
5 reports that caught our eye the week of Dec. 1, 2019
Each week, CERIC is on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are five reports that we found interesting this week: Applied research at colleges and...
Career development and essential skills: How do they go together?
In 2017, Alberta Workforce Essential Skills Society (AWES) pitched a concept to the Government of Alberta to train career development practitioners to integrate the essential skills into their services. Through...
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....