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[Online Exclusive] New Mantra for Education: Career Readiness

June 7, 2017By Norman Valdez0 comment

By Phillip S. Jarvis

Student success is every educator’s highest priority, but the interpretation of success is ambiguous. With only 44% of students still fully engaged in high school, down from 76% in Grade 1 (Gallup) [1], and half of out-of-school 16-25 year-olds unemployed or in precarious, low-wage, no-benefits jobs [2], it’s clear that despite best intentions education is not fully succeeding in preparing our youth for success beyond school.

[Online Exclusive] Women in the Workforce and Maternity Leaves

June 7, 2017By Norman Valdez0 comment

By Jennifer Hargreaves

When flexible work opportunities help redefine careers

[Online Exclusive] Why Non-Linear is the Only Career Path Forward

June 7, 2017By Norman Valdez0 comment

By Matthew Thomas

The new and true reality of the millennial generation

[Online Exclusive] What’s Next for Older Workers?

June 7, 2017By Norman Valdez0 comment

By Adele Robertson

Counsellors and employers alike are facing unique challenges as work patterns becoming increasingly non-traditional

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Editor’s Note

February 8, 2017By Norman Valdez0 comment

By Lucie Morillon

This note comes to you during a period of tension following the US presidential election, a time when newcomers face new anxieties, when doubts persist about the very notion of diversity and when people everywhere are questioning and reassessing their common values.

Working with Refugees: From Fear to Employment

February 8, 2017By Norman Valdez0 comment

By Albert Nsabiyumva

“We call them refugees, but they’re just people, like you and me”, and … “We all stand on the shoulders of good people who didn’t look away when we were in need”.[1] –George Clooney, Oscar-winning actor

Overcoming the “Lack of Canadian Experience” Hurdle

February 8, 2017By Norman Valdez0 comment

By Joanna Samuels

By applying these eight recommendations, I have helped countless newcomers to Canada build their careers – in their chosen fields

Overcoming Cultural Differences to Facilitate Integration and Success

February 8, 2017By Norman Valdez0 comment

By Ben Yang

How cultural values and assumptions influence international students and newcomers’ career choices and job search behaviour

Later Life Career Development

February 8, 2017By Norman Valdez0 comment

By Suzanne Cook

How to approach career transitions among workers age 50 and older

Hot Links: Cultural Perspectives on Career and Work

February 8, 2017By Norman Valdez0 comment

Patterns and Determinants of Immigrants’ Sense of Belonging to Canada and Their Source Country

This 2016 study by Statistics Canada assesses immigrants’ acculturation profiles as measured by their sense of belonging to Canada and their source country by looking at possible acculturation outcomes and determinants as well as data from the Statistics Canada’s 2013 General Social Survey.