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For many first-generation professionals, immigrants and people of colour, entering professional spaces means walking into worlds where the unwritten rules weren't passed down to us. Our parents couldn't teach us...

As the cost of living continues to rise, career planning has become a vital tool for clients seeking financial stability and long-term satisfaction. The 2024 CERIC Survey of Career Service...

  In today’s economic climate, both employed and unemployed workers have become increasingly concerned about financial constraints. As the cost of living continues to rise – and up to 47%...

In the span of seven months, I was laid off twice.   As a career development professional, I’ve coached thousands of people through the rollercoaster of job loss and transition. I...

Today’s youth population – now at an unprecedented 1.2 billion, with 88% living in developing countries – is coming of age in a world marked by rapid change and complexity....

Recently, a group of my students reached out with a surprising concern. They had heard that my institution had issued layoff notices to faculty members and wanted to ensure I...

For many refugees arriving in Canada, adapting to a new country comes with significant challenges. However, those with low levels of formal education face even greater barriers to integration. Career...

Career development professionals (CDPs) in Canada work tirelessly to help people to craft fulfilling careers but, until recently, no national credential recognized their expertise. That changed on December 10, 2024,...

The job search landscape in Canada has undergone a dramatic transformation with the rise of artificial intelligence. From resume screening and interview preparation to personalized job recommendations, AI has revolutionized...

In a world shaped by rapid technological change, education must be more than the transmission of knowledge – it should equip learners for real-world challenges. While today’s educational system lays...