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Throughout their teenage years, young people have to make important decisions relevant to their working lives, whether choosing subjects to study at 14 or staying in education – and what...

How many times have we heard that the next generation knows nothing about hard work? In reality, their version of hard work – and their expectations – just look different...

In theory, the path to employment providing financial security in adulthood is simple: finish high school, enroll in and complete college or training that is affordable and a good fit,...

Teaching is a complex, multifaceted task – especially at a time of rapid societal change. Recent migration patterns have led to increasingly diverse classrooms, which present new challenges to teachers....

My first beef with the question is that it forces kids to define themselves in terms of work. When you’re asked what you want to be when you grow up,...

It can be challenging for parents to know how to get involved in their children’s career development. However, from primary through to post-secondary, there are constructive roles parents can play...

Currently, the minimum age of formal employment in B.C. is 12.  There are no age-specific restrictions on the time of day a child can work outside of school hours, the...

Exploration of relevant career development constructs can illuminate our understanding of the post-school transition needs and strengths of youth with disabilities. Given the increasing prevalence of these disorders, this study...

Social and emotional skills such as responsibility, curiosity, and tolerance, are associated with better grades in school, higher salaries and generally healthier and more fulfilling lives. As a result, several...

Each week, CERIC is on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are three that we found interesting this week: Young people not in employment, education...