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Write an Article for the Contact Point Bulletin

Contact Point is looking for writers interested in submitting articles for an upcoming issue of the Bulletin newsletter.

The Bulletin offers articles on a variety of topics relevant to career practitioners and the field of career counselling. The newsletter also features book reviews, conference sketches, organization snapshots, and new publications and products. Most of the content submissions for the Bulletin have been contributed by volunteers. The newsletter is a quarterly publication available four times a year on-line and twice a year in hard copy.

Fall 2005

This issue of the Bulletin will feature articles and content focusing on professional development opportunities available for practitioners. The deadline for submissions is September 15, 2005.

Potential themes include:

• Professional Development Opportunities for Practitioners/New tools or workshops available
• The value of a degree (B.A. degree or Masters degrees)
• Keeping up-to-date professionally with a small budget
• How to keep skills current while not in the field

Winter 2005-06

The Winter edition of the Bulletin will feature content related to new trends and information, best practices, and new research in the Career Counselling/Career Development field. The deadline for submissions is December 15, 2005.

Potential themes include:

• Latest career development theories or trends
• Career Strategies for the 21st Century/The workplace in the 21st century
• Counsellor challenges and effective strategies
• Tips on effective counselling styles, techniques or interventions

To submit an article or for more information, please contact Amber Taverner atamber@contactpoint.ca.

OrientAction Spring 2005 Bulletin is Available On-line!

Looking for articles and resources in French? Abonnez-vous aussi au Bulletin d’OrientAction!

Vous pouvez également consulter le Bulletin en ligne à l’adresse suivante : www.orientaction.ca/index.pl?section=bulletins

Ne manquez pas le dossier spécial sur l’approche orientante dans l’édition du printemps 2005!

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