Book Club
Demanding Work: The Paradox of Job Quality in the Affluent Society
Francis Green
Princeton NJ: Princeton University Press, 2006
ISBN: 0-691-11712-8
Principles of a Knowledge Economy for Career Professionals
By Khaled Islaih
New technologies are changing the way we think, live and work. In the new world, growth opportunities are created by using knowledge and technology. A knowledge based economy refers to the capacity and the capability to create new ideas, thoughts, processes and products and translate these into economic value and wealth. The new economy is about abundance with creativity and brainpower as key resources. Accordingly, resources are unlimited and usually increase with sharing and application. In contrast, traditional economics is about scarcity and limited physical resources.1
New Programs and Initiatives
By Hilary A. Schuldt
“IT’S A WIN WIN” – COSTI Launches its New Online Courses for Internationally Trained Nurses and I.T. Professionals
If Ever There Was a Captive Audience
By Jane Harnadek
I’m standing in line with my badge and materials, and I’m waiting to get into Unit Five. There are two people ahead of me and I quietly ask myself, “What is taking them so long?” Finally, I am buzzed through the first door. I empty everything in my pockets as well as my materials into a try which is then put through an X-ray machine. Then it is my turn to walk through a metal detector. Next, I walk through a series of doors – one, two, then a third one, and then…a final clang. I am inside the walls of a prison.
Snapshot
By Sharon Graham
Career Professionals of Canada (www.CareerProCanada.ca) is the leading Canadian association connecting career practitioners with individuals in the labour market. Our mandate is to enable Canadians to achieve their career and business goals by promoting quality, ethics, and expertise within the career development industry. We connect individuals and organizations to a nationwide network of career advisors. We help people achieve success as they take their careers to new horizons!
New Programs and Initiatives
Participate in the Canadian Career Development Survey!
Contact Point would like to inform you of an online survey that has been developed to gather information about the career paths and educational backgrounds of those currently working in the field of career development. Your participation in this survey will help to further advance career counsellor/career development education in Canada. It will take approximately 10-15 minutes of your time to complete.
Publications + Products
Career Anchors: Facilitator’s Guide Package, 3rd Edition
Edgar H. Schein
Philip A. Pfeiffer, April 2006
ISBN: 078798387X
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Canadian Events
Understanding Cultural Diversity and the Economics of Social Inclusion and Participation Conference, Canadian Employment Research Forum (CERF), Montreal QC. May 25 – 26, 2006
Regional Voices
From the Atlantic Region
Dining Etiquette Workshop
The Department of Career Development & Experiential Learning, in collaboration with Alumni Affairs & Development at Memorial University, held its 2nd annual on campus Dining Etiquette Workshop, titled “Dining Your Way up the Corporate Ladder” on February 27, 2006. This event is designed to help students learn the dos and don’ts of dining etiquette, and give them the opportunity to interact with Memorial Alumni leaders in the community who served as table hosts. Participation was completely voluntary and students purchased tickets to the event at a nominal fee to enjoy a spectacular four course meal. A variety of academic backgrounds were present at each table, and the pre-arranged seating ensured each table consisted of diverse academic backgrounds which encouraged interesting topics of discussion and sharing of different experiences with the Alumni host.