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Making a career change in your 40s (or beyond) can feel daunting, overwhelming and, at times, impossible. I know this firsthand – back in 2015, I found myself in the middle of a career crisis...

The greatest joy in my career is gained from matching high school students with just the “right” opportunities. It’s similar to the feeling I had when playing memory “matching” card...

When Eric* joined the YESS program through the YMCA of Cape Breton, he didn’t have a resume, a driver’s licence or reliable transportation. What he did have was determination –...

Michael Milton speaks to CareerWise Editor Lindsay Purchase. Michael Milton, Community Coordinator for Ikaarvik, grew up and lives in Pond Inlet, Nunavut – a community of about 1,500 people accessible...

  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...

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...

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...

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...

  Staying in a homeless shelter was challenging for many reasons. But the main problem that Alicia had to contend with was lack of money. Without an income, and dependent...

Discomfort isn’t a barrier – it’s a beginning. In the world of career development and newcomer support, partnerships are the heartbeat of progress. But let’s be honest – they rarely...