Youth career barriers post-pandemic – and where to go from here
The pandemic impacted every part of our lives, and the ripple effects are still being felt today, especially by young people living in low-income communities. For many of the...
3 reports that caught our attention the week of Nov. 16, 2025
CareerWise is always on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are several reports that we found interesting this week. Labour Force Survey, October 2025 (Statistics...
Toxic productivity and challenging traditional thinking about work
Whose fault is it when you burn out? This is a question we ask in most of our Re-Work workshops on this topic. The first time we asked it, we...
Career development as a mental health strategy: Why our work matters more than ever
For many years, I worked in a toxic workplace. Every morning, I arrived at work anxious, unsure how the day would unfold. I loved the job itself, but the environment...
Where to find scholarships in Canada: Helpful sites for students
Post-secondary education is widely recognized as being both a valuable and costly investment. From tuition and textbooks to transportation and on-campus living, the expenses can quickly add up. Yet, for...
4 reports that caught our attention the week of Nov. 9, 2025
CareerWise is always on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are several reports that we found interesting this week. Youth Unemployment in Canada: The Role...
Unconventional job search strategies to stand out in 2025
Canada’s latest job numbers show many people are struggling to find work, with young people in particular facing an uphill battle amid Canada’s “worst youth unemployment rate in decades,” outside...
Exploring work with impact:
Using the UN SDGs with students
At a time when today’s youth are facing an uncertain economic landscape, climate anxiety and a growing mental health crisis, it is more important than ever to work to instill a sense of hope...