2018 Archives

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Meet CERIC’s Board and Committee Members for 2023/2024

September 6, 2023By Rachel So

CERIC is delighted to welcome the members of its Board of Directors and Advisory Committees for the upcoming year. The volunteer Board guides CERIC in its mission as a national charitable organization to advance career development in Canada. Award-winning career development leader Candy Ho, returns for her second year as Chair of the Board.

Reflecting a broad cross-section of leaders, the complete list of Board members for 2023/2024 includes:

Candy Ho, University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford, BC (Chair) 
Meghan Lavallee, Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology, Winnipeg, MB (Vice-chair) 
André Raymond, Laval University, Quebec City, QC (Past Chair) 
Sue Watts, Employment + Education Centre (EEC), Brockville, ON (Secretary/Treasurer) 
Tony Botelho, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC 
Keka DasGupta, Precision Marketing Group Inc, Toronto, ON 
Dinuka Gunaratne, Northeastern University, Vancouver, BC
Darlene Hnatchuk, McGill University, Montreal, QC 
Valérie Roy, AXTRA, l’Alliance des centres-conseils en emploi, Montreal, QC
Rob Shea, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL 
Lisa Taylor, Challenge Factory, Toronto, ON 
Donald G. Lawson, The Counselling Foundation of Canada, Toronto, ON (Honorary Director – Ex-officio) 
Riz Ibrahim, The Counselling Foundation of Canada, Toronto, ON (Executive Officer – Ex-officio)

Members of CERIC’s three Advisory Committees – Practical & Academic Research; Content & Learning; and Advocacy & Community Engagement – have been appointed by the Board for the next year. Members of these committees play an important role in implementing CERIC’s two strategic mandates: promoting career development as a priority for the public good, and building career development knowledge, mindsets and competencies.

The focus of CERIC’s work is education and research in career counselling and career development that increases the economic and social well-being of people in Canada. This includes funding projects that produce innovative career development resources. CERIC also annually hosts Cannexus, Canada’s largest bilingual career development conference, publishes the country’s only peer-reviewed journal, Canadian Journal of Career Development, and runs the CareerWise / OrientAction content hubs.

Four graduate students receive awards to attend Cannexus19 conference

December 13, 2018By Rachel So

CERIC has announced the recipients of this year’s Graduate Student Engagement Program (GSEP) Award, providing support for four graduate students to attend the Cannexus19 National Career Development Conference, January 28-30, 2019 in Ottawa.

The recipients are:

Duygu Gulseren, PhD Candidate, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Saint Mary’s University
Mirit Grabarski, PhD Candidate, Organizational Behaviour, Ivey Business School, Western University
Simon Trudeau, PhD Candidate, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, University of Montreal
Angela Contreras, PhD Candidate, Educational Studies, University of British Columbia

The award, presented annually to select full-time graduate students studying career counselling or career development, provides free registration to Cannexus and $1,000 to cover expenses to attend the conference. The Cannexus conference promotes the exchange of information and explores innovative approaches in the areas of career counselling and career development.

Eligibility for the award is based on participation in CERIC’s Graduate Student Engagement Program (GSEP), which includes the submission of a one-page article on a career development topic for publication through CERIC’s GSEP Corner.

GSEP encourages the engagement of Canada’s full-time graduate students whose academic focus is in career development and/or a related field.

New OrientAction website is now here to provide modern career development content and learning

November 29, 2018By Rachel So

CERIC and its partner GRICS today launch the new OrientAction website, « Votre source d’information en développement de carrière », in order to meet the learning needs of Canada’s francophone career development professionals in an innovative and contemporary style, marking the end of Canada Career Month.

The new site (orientaction.ceric.ca) brings a curated selection of relevant and thought-provoking articles on education, skills, counselling, employment and the workforce from a variety of publications. Plus, you’ll find original perspectives and timely analysis from recognized experts and community voices in the new Point de vue section, as well as round-ups of popular resources and events called Les incontournables.

The all-new OrientAction digital platform builds on the popularity of our OrientAction en bref content curation newsletter, which now has a refreshed look and will publish weekly as of January. The new website replaces the earlier OrientAction site, which first launched in 2003 as a web pioneer serving francophone career professional communities.

The revamp is based on extensive analysis of online user behaviour, best practices from the web’s most-read news sites, and focus group feedback and ongoing consultation with career professionals across the country over the past year. The changes reflect the evolving ways that people find and interact with information online while continuing a commitment to offer career development-focused web content in a current and engaging manner.

The new OrientAction site provides:

The one-stop shop for professionals working in career development to stay up to date with continuous learning from trusted content that advances knowledge and skills
Quick and easy access to the most important career development information, resources and conversations, and actionable insights to apply at work
A career development content hub where you can: scan the latest news; search areas of interest; see what’s trending; connect to thought leaders; and contribute your knowledge

It’s also a web destination that reflects the professionalism of the field with its polished design and aims to broaden discussions with employers, educators, policymakers and others who have a stake in career development.

Select content from the earlier OrientAction can now be found on CERIC’s website, including Careering magazine. OrientAction’s English-language sister site ContactPoint has now also been thoroughly reimagined and is replaced by a new site called CareerWise (careerwise.ceric.ca) that launched earlier this week.

New CareerWise website is now here to provide modern career development content and learning

November 27, 2018By Rachel So

CERIC today launches its new CareerWise website, Your source for career development news and views, in order to meet the learning needs of Canada’s career development professionals in an innovative and contemporary style, marking the end of Canada Career Month.

The new site (careerwise.ceric.ca) brings together a curated selection of relevant and thought-provoking articles on education, skills, counselling, employment and the workforce from a variety of publications. Plus, you’ll find original perspectives and timely analysis from recognized experts and community voices in the new Podium section, as well as round-ups of popular resources and events called In the Know.

The CareerWise digital platform builds on the popularity of our weekly CareerWise content curation newsletter, which now has a refreshed look and is named CareerWise Weekly, to differentiate it from the website. The new CareerWise website replaces CERIC’s ContactPoint site, a pioneer on the web that served Canada’s career development professionals for more than 20 years.

The revamp is based on extensive analysis of online user behaviour, best practices from the web’s most-read content sites, and focus group feedback and ongoing consultation with career professionals across the country over the past year. The changes reflect the evolving ways that people find and interact with information online while continuing CERIC’s commitment to offer web content for Canada’s career professional communities in a current and engaging manner.

The CareerWise site provides:

The one-stop shop for professionals working in career development to stay up to date with continuous learning from trusted content that advances knowledge and skills
Quick and easy access to the most important career development information, resources and conversations, and actionable insights to apply at work
A career development content hub where you can: scan the latest news; search areas of interest; see what’s trending; connect to thought leaders; and contribute your knowledge

Select content from ContactPoint can now be found on CERIC’s website, including Careering magazine, Glossary of Career Development and Literature Searches. ContactPoint’s French-language sister site, OrientAction, is also being reimagined but will retain its OrientAction name and launch on Thursday at orientaction.ceric.ca.

New book on how career theory informs practice to launch in January

November 20, 2018By Rachel So

CERIC will publish an edited international collection of contemporary and emerging career development theories and models from 60 leading career researchers and practitioners in January. The book, Career Theories and Models at Work: Ideas for Practice, is edited by Dr Nancy Arthur (University of Calgary), Dr Roberta Neault (Life Strategies) and Dr Mary McMahon (The University of Queensland, Australia) and is expected to inform the practice of career development professionals around the globe.

The resource includes 43 chapters on the theories and models that define the practice of career development today with contributors from four continents and nine countries, including Australia, Canada, England, Finland, India, the Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa and the United States. The featured authors include the original theorists and those who have adapted the work in unique ways to inform career development practice.

In order to effectively serve clients and the public, career practitioners need to be equipped with the latest theories and models in the field. Ethical career practice requires practitioners to be up-to-date with their knowledge about theory and how theory informs practice. This publication will provide practitioners with a tangible resource they can use to develop theory-informed interventions. In addition to serving new and seasoned practitioners, the book is anticipated to be used as a text for undergraduate and graduate courses in career counselling.

Career Theories and Models at Work will launch at the Cannexus19 National Career Development Conference, January 28-30, 2019 in Ottawa where attendees will each receive a complimentary copy. Dr Mary McMahon will be delivering a keynote during the conference on Systems Theory and a panel of the book’s editors and authors will present a Mega session.

The publication will initially be available for sale via Amazon and Chapters.Indigo in print ($59.95) with a 30% discount available on bulk orders and in ebook ($34.50) format. Dissemination of the book is helped made possible with the support of a select group of Knowledge Champions that includes CLSR and Wilfrid Laurier University.

Visit ceric.ca/theories to learn more or contact marketing@ceric.ca to pre-order the book or join as a Knowledge Champion.

McTavish bursaries awarded for Cannexus19 conference

November 19, 2018By Rachel So

In recognition of Elizabeth McTavish’s valuable contribution to the career development field, CERIC is awarding six bursaries to community-based counsellors for Cannexus 2019, courtesy of The Counselling Foundation of Canada.

CERIC received a total of 26 applications and wishes to acknowledge all the organizations that applied. Recipients of this year’s Elizabeth McTavish Bursary come from across the country, including Quebec, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories. Bursary winners this year represent organizations that support youth, Indigenous peoples, military families and newcomers.

The bursaries are awarded in honour of Elizabeth McTavish who began working with The Counselling Foundation of Canada in the late 1960s and served as Director of Counselling and as Executive Director of the Foundation for 25 years. As an early pioneer in career development, she believed that community-based organizations could play a significant role in providing career counselling and employment services on the front lines.

A bursary provides a full registration for the Cannexus conference plus $500 for expenses. The Cannexus19 conference takes place January 28-30, 2019 at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa.

New “Future of Work” literature search marks CERIC’s 50th

November 15, 2018By Rachel So

The world of work is changing rapidly. With the growth of automation and artificial intelligence in the workplace, what are the implications for today’s talent and tomorrow’s labour market? CERIC’s latest literature search Future of Work examines opportunities and challenges with the Future of Work and how career practitioners can prepare their clients.

Topics covered in the literature search include:

Research, trends and stats on the Future of Work
Talent development in preparing the future workforce
Impact of aging on the future labour market
Implications for HR and career management in the workplace
Global talent and workforce transitions
The gig economy in the Future of Work
Most important skill sets for the next decade
Creating good jobs in the age of artificial intelligence

There are now 50 literature searches available, including Career Development Theory and Career Management Models, Economic Benefits of Career Guidance, Parental Involvement in Career Development, Labour Market Trends, Mental Health Issues in the Workplace, and more.

Featuring comprehensive listings of key research and articles in career development, literature searches highlight critical points of current knowledge.

As a student, academic or practitioner in the field, literature searches are helpful if you are researching the latest thinking or proven best practices. They are also valuable if you are considering a submission to CERIC for project partnership funding in order to gain an overview of major work already done in your area of interest.

Big changes on the way for ContactPoint

November 1, 2018By Rachel So

The way we find and interact with information online is changing. CERIC is committed to continuing to offer content for career professional communities but is evolving its digital platforms to meet learning needs with a modern and engaging approach, in time for Canada Career Month.

An exciting new CareerWise website – that builds on the popularity of our weekly CareerWise content curation newsletter – will launch on November 27 and will replace ContactPoint, a web pioneer since 1997.

The CareerWise site (“Your source for career development news and views”) will offer:

A curated selection of relevant and thought-provoking articles on education, skills, counselling, employment and the workforce from a variety of publications
Original perspectives and timely analysis from recognized experts and community voices, as well as round-ups of popular resources and events
An innovative and contemporary web design where users can easily access and digest the information and insights to apply to their work

A new web destination, CareerWise will support career development professionals to stay current and connected, and reflects CERIC’s priorities to advance knowledge and skills, build community and enhance the profile of the field.

ContactPoint’s French-language sister site, OrientAction is also being thoroughly reimagined to align with the new CareerWise platform but will retain its OrientAction name.

Free webinar to help non-profits retain their staff and develop their careers

October 17, 2018By Rachel So

Learn what’s driving the Future of Work and the value of incorporating new career tools into how you address staffing challenges in the non-profit sector in a free webinar. Presented by workforce expert Lisa Taylor, No Time? No Budget? No Problem! Retain and Gain: Career Management for Non-Profits and Charities takes place on Monday, November 12

Drawing from CERIC’s recently published Retain and Gain Playbook, the webinar will feature new Canadian sector-specific research, resources and recommendations to help non-profits and charities to attract, engage, develop and retain employees.

What you will learn from this webinar:

Identify why leaders in non-profits and charities need to take an active role in shaping the Future of Work
Learn how career management can future-proof your relationships with employees
Debunk common myths about workforce trends and the perceived risks of starting career-focused activities in small organizations
Experience a few of the more than 40 activities outlined in the Playbook, which has a creative and engaging “travelgGuide” format

Taylor is founder and President of Challenge Factory and the Centre for Career Innovation. Her workforce and workplace perspectives have been featured in media outlets across North America including the Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, CBC and The Globe and Mail. She regularly speaks on the Future of Work, the intergenerational workforce and the changing nature of careers in today’s economy.

Learn more about this webinar and register today.

2018

CERIC on the road this fall to introduce its programs, build local networks

October 16, 2018By Rachel So

CERIC will be travelling to locations across Canada starting this month for a series of free networking breakfast meetings. Attendees will be introduced to CERIC’s programs and services and connect with like-minded professional peers.

Roadshows are inclusive events, designed to allow conversations between all who have a stake in career development, including career practitioners, educators, employers, community agencies and government. The goal of the roadshows is to:

Discover new research, education and resources from CERIC that will provide insights to support and enhance your work;
Participate in a two-way dialogue around what career development needs/gaps exist and how CERIC can help in addressing these; and
Build your network of local individuals and organizations that are engaged in different facets of career development.

The following dates have been confirmed for the fall roadshow series:

St John’s, NL – Wednesday, October 24 (with Memorial University)
Oshawa, ON – Thursday, November 1 (with Durham Workforce Authority)
Vancouver, BC – Wednesday, November 7 (with Vancity Credit Union)
London, ON – Tuesday, November 13 (with Elgin, Middlesex, Oxford Workforce Planning and Development Board)

CERIC wishes to thank the many local partners who are collaborating with us to host roadshows and share information with their members and networks.

If you are located in one of these cities and would like to attend a roadshow, or would like to partner with CERIC to host a future roadshow in your community, please contact Sharon Ferriss at sharon@ceric.ca.