Michelle Obama’s Becoming has useful lessons for career development professionals
I have admired Michelle Obama for a long time – the epitome of grace under pressure in my view – and I was looking forward to reading her memoir Becoming...
Does theory matter to the practice of career development?
When I studied my first course in career development, I remember being overwhelmed by the number of – and variation in – career theories and doubting their utility. What I...
Client Side: How I found my career fit in science
Scientist Leola Chow takes us on a journey through her career, from showcasing her work at elementary school science fairs to a career pivot into industrial research....
Fostering career agility in STEM
The number of disciplines and sub-disciplines in STEM already seems overwhelming and new fields continue to emerge. How can career development practitioners help their STEM clients navigate a diverse and...
Workplace wellness programs help employees thrive
Workplace wellness has become a hot topic for corporations and employers in Canada. And for good reason. The statistics are staggering: The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) has reported...
Dr Roberta Neault receives Etta St John Wileman Award for lifetime achievement in career development
In recognition of her contribution to the growth of career development, not only in Canada but around the world, Dr Roberta Neault was honoured with CERIC’s Etta St John Wileman...
3 reports that caught our eye the week of Feb. 3, 2019
Each week, CERIC is on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are three that we found interesting this week: Work for a Brighter Future (Global...
CERIC to co-host March 7 event on building trauma-sensitive classrooms for refugee students
Dr Jan Stewart will be presenting on “Addressing the needs of refugee students: Building trauma-sensitive schools and supportive classrooms” at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg on Thursday,...