GSEP application deadline extended to April 30, 2020.

May 9, 2014

Transfer credit: The rational choice

By Barbara Gustafson (Cannexus15 GSEP Award Winner) Transfer credit is an increasing popular method for postsecondary students to gain training and credentials, a reflection of the exploratory nature of postsecondary education today. A study by Shaienks, Gluszynski and Bayard (2008) of Canadian postsecondary students showed two-thirds had participated in multiple programs. The National Graduates Survey of the Class of…
November 18, 2013

Looking for the best detours to roadblocks in international professional transitions

By Jon Woodend (Cannexus14 GSEP Award Winner) Take a walk in the major Canadian cities and you will undoubtedly notice the burgeoning diversity. It is a trend that has been covered in the media, politics, and beyond. What is interesting is that this diversity is now increasing outside the traditional top destinations of Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver, and into…
November 18, 2013

The importance of understanding cultural and familial influences on career development: Through a Chinese-Canadian’s experience

By Danni Lei (Cannexus14 GSEP Award Winner) Canada is well known throughout the world as a country of multiculturalism with a diverse population. Within the counselling context, it is important to explore and understand an individual’s unique cultural influences. A cultural lens is important for understanding people’s career development, including career planning and decision-making. Within an economically and status…
November 18, 2013

The power of mentorship – a personal reflection

By Angela Katsamakis (Cannexus14 GSEP Award Winner) Four years of all-consuming post-secondary study, student debt, a baccalaureate degree in hand, and unemployment staring you in the face. Three years related experience needed to apply for work in ones field of study is a daunting reality for most new graduates. Having dedicated ones former years to earning good grades and…
January 19, 2013

Theory corner: The need for ‘positive uncertainty’ in the globalization era

By Barbara Smith (Cannexus11 GSEP Winner) Over the past 40 years, there has been a dramatic increase in global connections within technological, economic and cultural spheres, which have in turn affected the production, trade and finance that shape the world of work. Looking closer, globalization is characterized by: the emergence of a single global market for credit…
December 12, 2012

The loss of a professional home and the search for career adaptability: The disequilibrium of immigration

By Lorraine Godden (Cannexus13 GSEP Award Winner) In July 2009, my family and I immigrated to Canada from England. As a woman in my forties, I had built a career in education in England where I felt I was making a useful contribution to society. My skills and experience were, it seemed, of value, and I had a sense…
October 26, 2012

Research: Creativity and career counselling

By Lauri Mills (Cannexus11 GSEP Winner) I am currently a graduate student working on my thesis in the area of creativity in career counselling, specifically the experience of career counselling professionals in using creativity with clients.
October 23, 2012

The intersection between mental health and career counselling: An ongoing discussion

By Barbara Smith (Cannexus11 GSEP Winner) The relationships between unemployment and mental health are well documented (Herr, 1989). Okasha (2005) notes that the rate of mental health disorders has been closely related to economic, social and cultural conditions. The World Health Organization (2004) states that “economic instability [has] been linked to increased levels of psychiatric symptomatology and psychiatric morbidity”…