The Bulletin

By Jennifer Browne, Michelle Honeygold and Lynn Walsh

Throughout the United States and some schools in Canada, parent programs are emerging as a dynamic and new topic within student affairs. Post secondary institutions are recognizing and taking note of increased parent communication with their students and the institution. In the U.S. many institutions are developing offices that provide services in support of parents and families to meet these increasing needs of the parent constituency. In Canada, programming is developed each year around orientation programs and additional services specifically targeting parents. Partnering with parents provides student affairs with a strong avenue to reach students and increase student retention by sharing resources and guidance.

By Michèle Pankratz

It’s not news that the workplace is undergoing turbulent change. The number of permanent, full-time/full-year jobs is steadily declining while the number of work opportunities being offered as project, part-time, and temporary assignments is climbing. The percentage of individuals choosing self-employment is also rapidly growing. The average length of service for employees today is just three years and most of us are expected to change careers—not just jobs—five to seven times. In addition to this, a significant percentage of the workforce is projected to retire within the next 5-10 years, at a time when there’s greater demand for highly skilled top performers. Meanwhile, more and more individuals are insisting on meaningful work and work/life balance, putting increased pressure on employers to offer fulfilling work experiences.

By Russell Booth

The Career Practitioners Association of New Zealand (CPANZ)

It gives me great pleasure to write a snapshot for the Contact Point Bulletin!

By Jennifer Lee

As a career counselor, you probably find the Internet a rich source of information. As a result, you may find that you are turning more and more toward the Internet as a resource as you serve a wide range of clients with an even wider range of needs.

From the Atlantic Region

CBC Radio Peter Gzowski Internships

The CBC Radio Peter Gzowski Internships were created to honour the memory of Peter Gzowski, author, broadcaster, columnist and literacy advocate.  Memorial University of Newfoundland and its students are excited to be among the four universities nation-wide that participate.  These paid internships, for students in their final year of study include a week of training in the basics of radio production at the Canadian Broadcasting Centre in Toronto and then four months learning about how great radio is made.

By Linda Cicuta

Good Work!
Get a GREAT JOB or be your OWN BOSS: a young person’s guide
Nancy Schaefer
The Canadian Education and Research Institute for Counselling, 2005
ISBN: 0-9687840-3-8

By the Gradworks Intern Development Program

Saskatchewan Crown Investments Corporation Recognizes the Need for Young Talent in the Workplace