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[Online Exclusive] It All Adds Up – A Campus Career Wellness Campaign

By Lisa Kuiper and Christine Fader

Transitioning from post-secondary studies to next steps has always been an exciting but somewhat anxious time for students.  With the pervasiveness of online media, terms such as “gig economy” and “precarious work” have entered the lexicon of students and their parents and are influencing how they view the world of work. Those of us who work with youth, especially at a university or college career centre, can attest to a sense of anxiety amongst the population we serve.  As career professionals, we also have a role to play in helping students understand how what they’re currently doing supports their future goals.

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Canada’s first digital strategy seeks to increase digital skills

A new report from the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC), Digital Talent: Road to 2020 and Beyond, estimates that the demand for jobs in the information and communication technology sector will rise significantly, up 182,000 jobs by 2019, well outpacing the available domestic talent currently available. To ensure that Canada remains competitive in the growing digital economy, the report outlines a made-in-Canada strategy with seven major recommendations, including:

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