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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 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...

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...

While I was the President of CEWIL (Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning) Canada this past summer, I was extremely honoured to be one of the first signatories to a first-of-its-kind...

Climbing the career ladder has never fit with how I see my work life. I don't lack motivation or the desire to succeed. Rather, I pioneer and innovate. I need...

When CERIC decided to turn the page on our ContactPoint website and reinvent it as the modern, content-based CareerWise, we knew we were asking readers to make a leap with...

Have you ever had a client or student take a questionnaire or assessment, and thought “well, that’s nice, but now what?” There are countless free online assessments available today, but...

While the Canadian economy is growing rapidly, we are currently and for the foreseeable future facing a general labour shortage, with close to 40% of small and medium-sized businesses already...

Employer engagement is a critical component of workforce development programs because it is through these activities that we are better able to align our programs with the needs of employers....

Making your way out of poverty not only requires determination, but also a lot of meaningful support to stabilize your life for long-term success. A fundamental component of Peterborough Social...