Monitoring for 21st century skills
In developing the Education 2030 Agenda, it became clear that education systems require solutions to help prepare students for the challenges of today’s world. How can education empower learners of all...
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The Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in the Practice of Quebec Career Guidance Counsellors
This research presents the results of two surveys carried out among Québec career counsellors on the integration of information and communication technologies (ICT) into their practice. We will present results...
A Critical Moment For Schools Careers Guidance
I believe we could be at a critical moment for schools Careers guidance, and I want to explain why. Five years ago, I set out to discover how England could...
STEM and career planning: A necessary partnership
When we look at the world today, it is clear that STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) has a huge impact on our day-to-day lives. There is no better example...
Book review: The Careers Leader Handbook offers practical advice for setting up a career program
The Careers Leader Handbook by David Andrews and Tristram Hooley provides a practical summary to use when developing a career program at your school or in your organization. The Handbook...
Guiding high school students toward a compelling future
High school is a time of self-discovery, as many young people begin to gain some independence and start the transition into adulthood. While this is an exciting time full of...
My Career Story: A Useful Resource for High School Populations and Beyond
Two decades into the 21st century, considerable attention has been directed to college and career readiness for high school students. One particular approach that goes beyond a matching model, taking...
Career and Guidance Counsellors Working in French Language Secondary Schools in Ontario: Tasks and Perceived Competence
In North America, the practice of career and guidance counselling is plagued with many issues. Considering the fact that career and guidance counsellors in Ontario are mainly teachers with little...
New CERIC literature search focuses on youth employment
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” It is one of those questions that has been asked countless times since we were little. In today’s rapidly changing...
High schools not preparing students for employment, business group says
High schools don't adequately prepare students for the workforce and they should put more emphasis on teaching skills required by employers, the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses concluded in a...