New Programs and Initiatives

By Robert Shea

Announcing The Launch of the Canadian Journal of Career Development

On November 26th, 1999 the first call for papers was announced by the Canadian Journal of Career Development (CJCD). The CJCD is a peer reviewed on line journal which has been designed to be as inclusive of those involved in career development as there are people who practice and research issues of career development. We hope that this journal will provide a vehicle to analyze and assess current practice and theory.

We are endeavouring to solicit articles and best practices from those directly involved in career development at the non profit, corporate, secondary and post secondary levels. It is intended to not only be an academic piece of work, but rather a vehicle to share information, to challenge and support existing thinking.

We look forward to receiving manuscripts, best practices, and book reviews. The first edition will be published in September, 2000.

On a final note I would like to thank all those individuals who have been involved in career development initiatives in Canada. The work you do is important and the future is bright as we move forward in our thinking and service.

Robert Shea
Editor
Canadian Journal of Career Development
Memorial University of Newfoundland

Indigenous Wellness and Addictions Prevention

NEW PROGRAM start SEPTEMBER 2000!

Two exits: 1 year – Certificate or 2 year – Diploma

Students gain solid academic skills in a culturally sensitive learning environment

Courses of Study:

Semester 1

• Traditional Methods of Healing
• Teaching Circle
• Cultural Activities
• Teachings of the Medicine Wheel
• Workshop Facilitation
• Contemporary Issues in Remote Native Communities
• Native and Non-Native Cultural Comparisons
• Acts, Policies, and Procedures for Native People
• Traditional Teaching Lodges
• Personal and Career Development
• Ethics and Professionalism
• Casework

Semester 2

• Introduction to Substance Abuse Issues
• Interviewing
• Community Resources for Drug and Alcohol Counsellors
• Native Treatment Methods: Assessment, Intervention, and Evaluation I
• Stress Management for Drug and Alcohol Counsellors
• Co-dependency in Family, Friends, and Workplace
• Reporting Guidelines
• Dual Diagnosis
• Group Work
• Drug and Alcohol Issues for Women in Native Communities
• College Communication I
• Field Placement for Indigenous Wellness and
• Addictions Prevention

* After successful completion of Semester 1 and Semester 2 students receive a Certificate and can choose to 1) exit the program or 2) continue in their second year studies towards a Diploma.

* If you are a past graduate of the Native Drug and Alcohol Counsellor Program, contact our office to determine eligibility for entry into the 3rd semester.

Semester 3

• Basic Computer Literacy I
• Understanding Technology
• Substance Abuse II
• Social Work and the Aboriginal Family
• A Whole Systems Approach to Wellness
• Social Work Methods: Abuse and Violence in the Family
• Suicide Assessment and Intervention
• Building Community
• Social Work Methods: Native Methods of Intervention

Semester 4

• Report Writing I
• Standard First Aid
• Heart Saver
• Treatment Methods: Assessment, Intervention, and Evaluation II
• Group Dynamics
• Historical and Contemporary Issues in Native Culture
• Field Placement II for Indigenous Wellness and Addictions Prevention

* After successful completion of Semester 3 and Semester 4 students receive a Diploma.

For additional information contact:

Paulette Aiabens, Aboriginal Programs, Services and First Nations Liaison, Canadore College – Main Campus 474-7601 extension 5482.

Introducing the Career Circuit!

If you’re a non-profit agency working to help young Canadians build successful futures, join now! There are no fees – only benefits!

Career Circuit includes :

• AN ACTIVE NETWORK: Thousands of members across Canada working together to be THE youth service network
• A DATABASE: including more than 3,000 resources
• A CD-ROM-based VIRTUAL RESOURCE CENTRE: with hundreds of resources focused on answering common questions encountered by those who work with youth; AND
• QUALITY TRAINING: the most comprehensive and practical career development training for youth service providers available in Canada.

Check us out!

• Visit the Network pilot site
• View the growing range of Resources in the database site at www.vrcdatabase.com
• Get a sneak preview of the Training by visitingwww.ccdf.ca and clicking on Career Circuit

If you’d like more information or would like to participate, it’s simple, quick and free:

Toll free phone: 1-888 393 3210
Toll free fax: 1-888 705 2502
Phone: (613) 231-2055
Fax: (613) 231-6497
Mailing Address: 215 Cooper Street, 3rd Floor, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 0G2

Last Updated on Monday, 02 March 2009 10:51