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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

With one-third of Canadians experiencing a mental illness in their lifetime (Public Health Agency of Canada) and 3.6 million Canadians projected to be living with a […]

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” It is one of those questions that has been asked countless times since we were little. […]

CERIC is partnering with the US-based National Career Development Association (NCDA) to offer a 3-part webinar series – Building a Digital Brand: How to Apply Digital […]

CERIC has published a new edition of its popular Retain and Gain Playbook that addresses the challenges faced by charities and non-profits in attracting, retaining and […]

The preliminary programme for the Cannexus19 National Career Development Conference is now available online. Canada’s largest bilingual career development conference, Cannexus19 takes place January 28-30, 2019 in Ottawa and is […]

The newest edition of Canadian Journal of Career Development (CJCD) has just been published, featuring a range of topics from mentorship as a career intervention to […]

Featuring TED-style talks that “spark” us to think differently about our careers, CERIC is pleased to announce the Spark! presenters for the 2019 Cannexus National Career […]

The CERIC Board of Directors for 2018-2019 has been confirmed and will steer the charitable organization in advancing career development in Canada. A national volunteer board, […]

Taking place January 28-30, 2019 in Ottawa, the Cannexus19 National Career Development Conference will feature this just-announced lineup of Mega Sessions with well-known presenters on highly […]

CERIC and the New Brunswick Career Development Association (NBCDA) have partnered on a new webinar series 30 Ways to Shine: A Skillset for Successful Job Retention […]

In our current era of longevity the realities of aging have changed, but attitudes, especially about work and retirement, have not kept pace. Despite the growing […]

Nearly four in 10 older entrepreneurs face gaps in the support they need to launch or develop their businesses, according to a new CERIC-funded study on […]

Registration for Cannexus19, Canada’s National Career Development Conference is now open with both 3-day ($450) and 1-day ($225) packages available! Take advantage of special rates for […]

Digital technologies are transforming the way we live and work. The potential of our emerging digital economy presents a lot of opportunities as well as challenges. […]

Along its 13-year journey, CERIC has come to be known as an enabling organization, a convening body, a research hub and a knowledge mobilizer. CERIC’s 2017 […]

CERIC and the New Brunswick Career Development Association (NBCDA) have partnered on a new webinar series Looking Beyond Job Titles: How to Prepare People for the […]

CERIC will publish a non-profit edition of its popular Retain and Gain Playbook that addresses the challenges faced by charities and non-profits in attracting, retaining and […]

CERIC has now released Disciplines informatiques : guide rapide à l’intention des étudiants et des conseillers en orientation, a French version of its popular free guide […]

A newly announced CERIC-funded project will map the career pathways and identify competencies of front-line workers in the settlement sector. Led by eCaliber Group and Calience […]

More than 20% of Canada’s 35 million people were born outside this country, helping to make it one of the world’s most socially diverse societies, according […]

The transformation to a gig economy is well underway with an increasing number of short-term positions and self-employed individuals. Are we prepared for a future of […]

The Etta St John Wileman Award for Lifetime Achievement is designed to recognize and celebrate individuals who have devoted their lives to enhancing the field of […]

At CERIC, our goal is to provide current resources and information that are useful and relevant to Canada’s career development professionals. We are always looking for […]

Career development is important for newcomers and refugees in integrating into a new society and achieving economic well-being. However, making a successful transition is a challenging […]

While we know parents and teachers are important influences on children’s career development, little research has existed around the nature of this influence. New CERIC-funded research from Memorial […]

CERIC is pleased to announce the keynote speakers for Cannexus19, Canada’s largest bilingual National Career Development Conference. Cannexus is designed to promote the exchange of information […]

CERIC is partnering with the US-based National Career Development Association (NCDA) to offer a 3-part webinar series Reclaim Your Soul from Work: Making Choices that Honour […]

Career assessment helps individuals identify their abilities and interests as part of the career exploration and planning process. They are also important tools for organizations in […]

A newly announced CERIC-funded research project aims to positively influence the practice of career educators by enabling them to work better with post-secondary students with disabilities […]

CERIC is partnering with the Career Development Association of Alberta (CDAA) to offer a 3-part webinar series: Insider Secrets from a Top Recruiter: Results-Driven Resumes That […]

CERIC will be travelling to various locations across Canada starting this month for a series of free networking breakfast meetings. Attendees will be introduced to CERIC’s […]

CERIC invites individuals or organizations with an interest in presenting at the Cannexus19 National Career Development Conference to submit a brief outline for consideration using the […]

The world around us is changing fast than ever, implying that we all need to continue to grow and develop in our careers or risk being […]

CERIC is partnering with Challenge Factory to offer a free webinar – A Question of Style: What HR and career professionals need to know about “misunderstood” […]

CERIC is partnering with the popular speaker, author and well-being expert Louisa Jewell to offer a two-part webinar series – Building Resilience in Career Transition starting […]

CERIC is offering a free webinar Bridging Two Worlds: Practical Strategies to Support Educators Working to Meet the Needs of Newcomer Students on Wednesday, April 11, […]

The Cannexus National Career Development Conference brought more than 1,000 participants to Ottawa from Jan. 22-24, 2018 to learn about the career development skills and strategies […]

Findings of a CERIC-funded research project have identified employer bias regarding veteran working style and point the way for how career professionals can best support veterans […]

The latest issue of Careering magazine focuses on the theme “2025: Future of Work.” As work becomes increasingly automated, it allows humans to take on more […]

Higher education means more than advancing students’ knowledge and skillsets. It is important for students to understand and participate in meaningful community service and develop a […]

The newest edition of the Canadian Journal of Career Development (CJCD) has just been published, kicking off the journal’s 17th year of disseminating the work of […]

Canadian schools now have a new resource to enable them to deliver more culturally responsive career guidance and better integrate the growing number of newcomer and […]

CERIC will fund the development of a new international collection, Career Theories and Models at Work: Ideas for Practice, to be edited by Dr Nancy Arthur […]

Cannexus is Canada’s largest bilingual National Career Development Conference and will take place January 22-24, 2018 in Ottawa. The conference will bring together 1,000 professionals from […]

CERIC is partnering with the Ontario Association of Career Management (OACM) for the first time to offer a three-part series – Effectively Managing Psychological Health Issues […]

As we look ahead to 2018, we see that the workplace is changing faster than ever. From demographics and diversity to digital skills, CERIC’s latest literature […]

CERIC is partnering with the US-based National Career Development Association (NCDA) for the first time to jointly offer webinars and will launch with a three-part series […]

CERIC has a refreshed brand identity to better reflect who we are and what we do. Recognizing that the scope of career development encompasses counselling and […]

For the first time, the What I Know in My Bones: Practical Wisdom for Success in Employment and Training webinar series from internationally renowned trainer Denise […]

Career development is a lifelong process. It is important for students to understand themselves, explore future options, and build career competencies at an early stage. What […]

A CERIC-funded research project has produced a free guide to explain the fast-changing field of computing and to inform decision-making around related education and career paths. […]

How career development professionals find and interact with resources on the web today is changing. CERIC is committed to continuing to offer content online for Canada’s […]

There has been much focus recently on the difference between diversity and inclusion – and where they overlap. CERIC newest literature search on the Intersection of […]

CERIC is offering a free webinar series: “Impressive” Post-Secondary Career Service Models: What Have We Learned? from November 13 to 17 (Monday to Friday) presented by […]

CERIC roadshows are back this fall for a series of networking meetings, where, this time, participants are invited to attend a free documentary screening on career […]

CERIC is offering a free webinar Pinasuutitsaq – An Intervention Guide for Career Development Practitioners Working with Inuit on Tuesday, November 21 with career development consultant […]

The latest issue of Careering magazine focuses on the theme “Generation Next – Pitfalls, Promise and Potential” and explores current topics including underemployment among young Canadians, […]

Every child dreams about what they will be when they grow up, but career development in childhood is often downplayed. A new set of CERIC-funded resources seeks […]

CERIC has announced the recipients of this year’s Graduate Student Engagement Program (GSEP) Award, providing support for four graduate students to attend the Cannexus18 National Career […]

A new report presents case profiles of 15 Canadian post-secondary institutions that have been recognized for having best practices in career service delivery. Insight into Impressive […]

In recognition of Elizabeth McTavish’s valuable contribution to the career development field, CERIC is awarding six bursaries for Cannexus 2018, courtesy of The Counselling Foundation of […]

Volunteering is a great tool to help develop both practical and social skills. In many cases, volunteering expands networks and eventually leads to full-time employment. How […]

The preliminary programme for the Cannexus18 National Career Development Conference is now available online. Canada’s largest bilingual career development conference, Cannexus18 takes place January 22-24, 2018 in Ottawa and is […]

While definitions vary, social enterprises are businesses or non-profits that seek to achieve social, cultural, environmental or community economic goals through selling goods or services that […]

CERIC is partnering with BC Career Development Association to present a three-part webinar series ­– Resumes 2017: What You Need to Know About Current Trends, Employer […]

Today’s business success goes beyond the concept of high-quality products and services. Forward-thinking organizations need to embed social responsibility into their core strategy and address the […]

The final report of a CERIC-funded University of Winnipeg project into how career development can make school more meaningful for newcomer and refugee youth is now […]

The newest edition of The Canadian Journal of Career Development has just been published with 10 briefs that focus on the thought-provoking research of current and […]

The Cannexus18 National Career Development Conference, taking place January 22-24, 2018 in Ottawa, will feature the return of Spark!, our highly popular TED-style talks. Four speakers […]

CERIC is partnering with Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers (CACEE) to present a new 3-part webinar series: From Classroom to Community: Implementing Experiential Learning […]

In a series of new videos, project partners discuss their experiences working with CERIC and provide recommendations to others seeking funding. CERIC provides funding and other […]

Taking place January 22-24, 2018 in Ottawa, the Cannexus18 National Career Development Conference will feature this just-announced lineup of Mega Sessions with well-known presenters on highly […]

A new CERIC-funded research study led by the Sheridan Centre for Elder Research will address the gap in knowledge about the state of senior entrepreneurship in […]

The CERIC volunteer Board of Directors for the upcoming year is now in place, reflecting a broad cross-section of the diverse career development field from across […]

With a theme of “Extending our Reach, Expanding our Impact,” the 2016 CERIC Annual Report highlights our efforts as a charitable organization to engage new audiences […]

Military veterans and employers are invited to participate in a 30-minute confidential online assessment as part of a CERIC-funded project that will bridge the career interests […]

CERIC is partnering with New Brunswick Career Development Association to present a new webinar series – Why Aren’t You More Like Me?™ Discover How Personal Style […]

As part of this first collaborative edition between CERIC and the National Career Development Association (NCDA), the Spring-Summer 2017 issue of Careering magazine highlights “The Changing […]

The Etta St John Wileman award for lifetime achievement in career development is designed to recognize and celebrate individuals who have devoted their lives to enhancing […]

Registration for Canada18 National Career Development Conference is now open with both 3-day ($450) and 1-day ($225) packages available! Take advantage of special rates for presenters, […]

New CERIC-funded research will produce one of the first quantitative studies of veteran career transition and help us understand how communication style may be affecting how […]

The 2017 Summer Skills Academy will feature a special one-day intensive and interactive training opportunity: Life Reimagined: Career Development for Living the “Good Life” on purpose […]

CERIC is offering a free webinar with Dr Norman Amundson and Tannis Goddard on Hope-Centred Career Interventions on June 5, 2017. The Hope-Centred Career Interventions project […]

CERIC is pleased to announce the keynote speakers for Cannexus18, Canada’s largest bilingual National Career Development Conference. Cannexus is designed to promote the exchange of information […]

A new national CERIC study has identified seven publicly funded Canadian universities and colleges with the most “impressive” models of career services. The study, undertaken by […]

Ryerson University will be hosting author and workforce expert Lisa Taylor for a free interactive morning event to launch CERIC’s Retain and Gain: Career Management for […]

Adding its voice to the call for stronger, positive relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, CERIC has joined a group of Canada’s leading philanthropic organizations in […]

The Counselling Foundation of Canada is hosting a free webinar series: Canadian Millennials Social Values Study conducted by the Environics Institute for Survey Research from April […]

CERIC invites individuals or organizations with an interest in presenting at the Cannexus18 National Career Development Conference to submit a brief outline for consideration using the […]

The recently released documentary Redirection: Movers, Shakers and Shifters, which examines career shift, transition and occupational change in later life, now has a new Companion Guide. […]

CERIC is partnering with Challenge Factory on a free webinar: Small Businesses: Who They Hire and How to Engage Them on April 13, 2017. Lisa Taylor, […]

First released for sale a little over a decade ago as a DVD, the CERIC-funded “A Difference of Ability: Recruiting, Hiring and Employing People with Disabilities” […]

CERIC is partnering with the Career Development Association of Alberta (CDAA) to present a new 3-part webinar series: How to Leverage Hot Jobs to Your Client’s […]

In recognition of his leadership and contributions to career development in Quebec, Canada and around the world for over 30 years, Michel Turcotte received the Etta […]

A new national survey released by the Environics Institute for Survey Research reveals a bold portrait of Canada’s Millennials (those born between 1980 and 1995), that […]

A new CERIC-funded documentary examines career shift, transition and occupational change in later life. Called Redirection: Movers, Shakers and Shifters, the film shares the stories of […]

The Cannexus National Career Development Conference brought together a record 1,000 participants to Ottawa from Jan. 23-25, 2017 to exchange information and explore innovative approaches in […]

The theme of the Winter issue of Careering magazine is “Cultural Perspectives on Career and Work: Understanding International Students and New Canadians.” Articles discuss opportunities and […]

The latest issue of The Canadian Journal of Career Development is now available to view online. This edition of the journal provides new research in several topical areas […]

CERIC is today launching a new publication to help the more than 4 in 5 small- and medium-sized enterprises who worry about engaging and developing the […]

CERIC is partnering with BC Career Development Association to present a special 3-part webinar series – Career Launch Reboot: New Approaches & Tech-Savvy Tools to Help Millennials […]

New CERIC-funded research shows that deploying specific hope-centred career interventions can positively influence the actions of unemployed adult jobseekers with low hope and high barriers. In […]

CERIC is creating a new bilingual resource for the 9 out of 10 private sector businesses in Canada that are small- and medium-sized enterprises seeking to […]

Finishing your graduate thesis? Currently working on it? Or have you graduated already but never published your work? Feel intimidated about publishing a full article? The […]

CERIC will be offering a free webinar, Redirection Project: Career Development and Job Shifts for the 50+ on Thursday, January 12, 2017 (12:00 pm – 1:00 […]

With a goal of bringing greater clarity and consistency to our national conversations about career development, CERIC has developed a set of “Guiding Principles of Career […]

CERIC will be hosting a free documentary preview screening of Redirection: Movers, Shakers and Shifters on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 in Toronto. Funded by CERIC, the […]

With the Early Bird deadline only 1 week away (Tuesday, November 1, 5:00 pm ET), now is the time to take advantage of registering to attend […]

In recognition of Elizabeth McTavish’s valuable contribution to career development, CERIC is providing six bursaries for Cannexus 2017 courtesy of The Counselling Foundation of Canada.

Careers involve numerous transitions, and everyone faces uncertainty at one point or another. The new Fall 2016 edition of Careering magazine delves into the issue of […]

CERIC has engaged PSE Information Systems to study career services delivery in Canadian post-secondary institutions with the following major goals: To understand the landscape of career […]

CERIC has announced the recipients of its Graduate Student Award, providing support for four graduate students to attend the Cannexus National Career Development Conference, January 23-25, […]

CERIC roadshows are back this fall, across three cities in Canada for a series of free networking breakfast meetings, where attendees will hear from Dr Laura […]

Along with The Counselling Foundation of Canada, CERIC is supporting the Metcalf Foundation in partnership with the Aspen Institute’s Economic Opportunities Program to launch the Toronto […]

CERIC is now making available regional breakdowns of its 2015 CERIC Survey of Career Service Professionals for Atlantic Canada, Quebec, Ontario, Prairies and British Columbia. The […]

CERIC’s Insight into Canadian Post-Secondary Career Service Models project has been awarded to PSE Information Systems, led by Dr Peter Dietsche and Jim Lees. The project […]

CERIC is governed by a pan-Canadian volunteer Board of Directors reflecting a broad sectoral representation in the field of career development. Jennifer Browne, Associate Director of […]

CERIC is partnering for the first time with the Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers (CACEE) to offer a special 3-part webinar series on Measuring […]

Transformative workplaces are those that make us better as human beings living lives of greater purpose and passion at the same time as accomplishing the goals […]

The Fall edition of The Canadian Journal of Career Development (CJCD) has just been published with four peer-reviewed articles as well as a feature interview with […]

All 22 chapters of CERIC’s Career Development Practice in Canada: Perspectives, Principles, and Professionalism can now be downloaded individually for free, opening up access to this […]

CERIC has partnered with the Nova Scotia Career Development Association (NSCDA) for the first time to present a new webinar series – Strategies for Finding, Serving […]

For the first time, the Resilience Webinar Series: Strategies for Staying the Course from internationally renowned trainer Denise Bissonnette is now available “on demand.” The on-demand […]

The Super Saver deadline for the Cannexus17 National Career Development conference is only two weeks away. Registering at the Super Saver rate of $450 will save […]

Making It Work! How to Effectively Navigate Maternity Leave Career Transitions: An Employee’s Guide is now available for free download. Funded by CERIC, Canada Career Counselling […]

Taking place January 23-25, 2017 in Ottawa, the Cannexus17 National Career Development Conference will feature this just-announced lineup of Mega Sessions with well-known presenters on highly […]

The newest section on the ContactPoint online community lists certifications and designations of interest to career development professionals across Canada. It provides brief descriptions of professional […]

Showcasing another year of achievements, the 2015 Annual Report reflects on CERIC’s continued commitment to advancing the body of knowledge in career development in order to […]

A reference guide – Pinasuutitsaq – ᐱᓇᓲᑎᑦᓴᖅ – which aims to improve career development interventions with Inuit clients, in urban and northern settings, is now available […]

In celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday, we’re bringing you an exciting line-up of all-Canadian luminaries to share their knowledge and experience at the Cannexus17 National Career […]

For the first time CERIC is partnering with the Career Development Association of Alberta (CDAA) on a new webinar series – Make A Difference: Creativity, Courage […]

The theme of this Spring-Summer 2016 issue of Careering magazine is “Youth Unemployment and Underemployment,” Articles discuss issues revolving around the challenges that today’s young adults […]

Registration for the Cannexus17 National Career Development Conference is now open. We offer a variety of packages at very competitive rates! Take advantage of the Super […]

Making It Work! How to Effectively Manage Maternity Leave Career Transitions: An Employer’s Guide is now available for free download. Funded by CERIC, Canada Career Counselling […]

Be part of Cannexus17 by joining us as a sponsor, exhibitor or advertiser. Learn how you can showcase your products, services or programs on a national […]

CERIC will be hitting the road again this spring, travelling to various locations across Canada for a series of networking breakfast meetings, where attendees will be […]

The field of career development is continuously evolving driven by technological advancements, economic and social changes, and other key influences. It is essential for career professionals […]

CERIC is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to establish the importance that publicly funded universities and colleges place on the provision of career development services […]

The 2016 Summer Skills Academy will feature a special one-day intensive and interactive training opportunity: Constructing Careers in the Digital Age with Mark Savickas. The session […]

CERIC invites individuals or organizations with an interest in presenting at the Cannexus17 National Career Development Conference to submit a brief outline for consideration using the […]

How career development professionals and their clients can best use social media is the subject of the latest “wiki” to be added to the ContactPoint website. […]

CERIC is offering a free 1-hour webinar to hear the findings of its new 2015 Survey of Career Service Professionals. The online survey was completed by […]

A detailed breakdown of the 2015 CERIC Survey of Career Service Professionals has been posted online along with an infographic featuring some of the key survey […]

CERIC and the New Brunswick Career Development Action Group (NBCDAG) have partnered on a new webinar series from popular presenter Denise Bissonnette based on her decades […]

Caregiving is especially challenging when individuals are also engaged in the workplace. The latest literature search from CERIC reviews existing studies related to the impact of […]

Marking the 10th anniversary of Canada’s National Career Development Conference, Cannexus16 brought together a record 900+ delegates in Ottawa from Jan. 25-27 to exchange information and […]

The newest edition of The Canadian Journal of Career Development has just been published with articles that explore career engagement, life story writing, and how middle […]

Two popular career centre management guides – one for university and college career centres and the other for career and employment centres – have been revised […]

Featuring a fresh design, the new Winter 2016 edition of Careering magazine delves into “Resilience” and what it means for both career development professionals as well […]

The 2015 CERIC Survey of Career Service Professionals – recently completed by more than 1,000 respondents across Canada – paints a picture of a female-dominated field […]

CERIC is pleased to publish a free French-language version of its popular Career Services Guide Supporting People Affected by Mental Health Issues. The English guide has […]

CERIC has partnered with Canada Company, the leader in military employment transition, to provide the over 100,000 Canadian career service professionals with the tools they need […]

For the first time CERIC is partnering with the British Columbia Career Development Association (BCCDA) on a new webinar series – Strengthening the Skills of Career […]

The University of Manitoba and University of Winnipeg are working with Career Trek to undertake a CERIC-funded research study that will extend our knowledge of children’s […]

Cannexus is Canada’s largest bilingual National Career Development Conference and will take place January 25-27, 2016 in Ottawa. The conference will celebrate its 10th anniversary and […]

CERIC’s new bilingual guides for Canadian career professionals working with veterans will launch at the Cannexus16 National Career Development Conference on Monday, January 25 in Ottawa. […]

Anyone who registers for the 2016 Cannexus conference by December 31 will be automatically entered in a draw to win a free return ticket anywhere Porter Airlines […]

CERIC’s next Career Development Mini-Forum will take place on January 15, 2016 in Vancouver, BC in partnership with the British Columbia Career Development Association (BCCDA) and feature […]

The mobile app for Cannexus16 is now available to download, allowing delegates to organize their conference schedule, see who else is participating and start networking!

Our Black Friday special is back! Register for the Cannexus16 National Career Development Conference before midnight ET on Monday, November 30 and receive $50 off the […]

CERIC is pleased to announce that a panel of experts will discuss the results of the 2015 Survey of Career Service Professionals at the Cannexus16 conference […]

When it comes to career planning – athletes are extremely devoted to their athletic careers and athletic identity, often neglecting to plan for the next stage […]

In partnership with Mount Royal University, CERIC will fund a new project to improve career counselling for students interested in information and computer technology. The project […]

A new literature search on the Economic Benefits of Career Guidance pulls together existing research related to the impact of career development, a timely topic as […]

Six bursaries have been awarded to community-based counsellors to attend the Cannexus16 National Career Development Conference, thanks to the support of The Counselling Foundation of Canada.

A selection of top-rated presentations from past Cannexus conferences (a “Virtual Cannexus”) are now available for free viewing online, offering high-quality, no-cost learning for career professionals […]

The Fall 2015 issue of Careering magazine is out and this edition’s theme is “Soft Skills and Intergenerational Issues.” Articles discuss issues revolving around the importance […]

With the Early Bird deadline less than two weeks away (Monday, November 2, 5:00 pm ET), now is the time to take advantage of registering to […]

The landscape in career services continues to evolve as funding service models change, new technologies emerge, and shifting economic conditions persist. Our 2015 Survey of Career […]

Author Cathy Campbell will be offering a free webinar on Wednesday, November 4 exploring the highlights of her popular new book, Career Crafting the Decade After […]

CERIC has announced the recipients of its Graduate Student Award, providing support for four graduate students to attend the Cannexus National Career Development Conference, January 25-27, […]

The Cannexus16 Preliminary Programme is now available, with more than 130 education sessions on the latest research, trends and best practices in career development. Topics range […]

On average 5,000 Canadian Armed Forces personnel will exit the military each year and face unique challenges and opportunities in successfully transitioning to civilian careers and […]

The latest issue of The Canadian Journal of Career Development has just been published and is available to view online. This edition of the journal provides […]

CERIC is partnering with the Career Development Association of PEI (CDA PEI) to support its “Career Matters 2015” conference, taking place on Thursday, October 8 in […]

A new study funded by CERIC will examine how Canadians in their 50s, 60s and 70s are seeking out second and third careers as “retirement” is […]

CERIC will once again be offering a series of roadshows, this time travelling within Ontario. The events feature Cathy Campbell, author of CERIC’s newly released book […]

The Super Saver deadline for the Cannexus16 conference is only three weeks away. Register by September 9 at the best rate and be part of Canada’s […]

Marking 10 years of advancing the body of knowledge in career development in Canada, CERIC has released its 2014 Annual Report. The annual report charts CERIC’s […]

In partnership with Regroupment Québécois des organismes pour le développement de l’employabilité (RQuODE), CERIC will fund a new guide to assist those working with Inuit clientele […]

CERIC is pleased to announce ChatterHigh as the organization’s first Title Sponsor. As the exclusive Career Community Leader Sponsor, ChatterHigh will have a presence across CERIC’s […]

A new CERIC volunteer Board of Directors for the upcoming year is now in place, reflecting a broad cross-section of the career development field from across […]

The Cannexus16 National Career Development Conference, taking place January 25-27, 2016 in Ottawa, will feature the return of Spark!, our highly popular TED-style talks. Five speaker […]

Featuring a fresh, modern design, CERIC has launched a new ceric.ca website to showcase its projects, programs and events for Canada’s career development professionals. The fully […]

CERIC is working with the Quebec-based CEDEC (Community Economic Development and Employability Corporation) to offer a symposium on integrating mature workers into the labour market. This […]

You only have 2 weeks to register for CERIC’s Summer Skills Academy. Taking place July 7, 8 & 9 in Toronto, the Summer Skills Academy meets […]

The theme of the Spring-Summer 2015 issue of Careering magazine is “Career Development in Organizations” and is full of articles exploring career issues in the corporate […]

You only have until this Friday to get your proposal in for Cannexus16! We welcome submissions that explore innovative approaches in career development. With 800 delegates […]

CERIC and the New Brunswick Career Development Action Group have partnered together on a new webinar series. Presented by Roxanne Sawatzky, Motivation to Work: How to […]

A new CERIC-funded Career Services Guide is seeking to improve the employment outcomes for people living with mental health problems and illnesses at a time when […]

CERIC’s Summer Skills Academy meets your need for training that is face-to-face, in-depth, and, importantly, fits your budget. The 2015 Summer Skills Academy will be held […]

Registration for the Cannexus16 National Career Development Conference is now open. We offer a variety of packages at very competitive rates! Take advantage of the Super […]

Grade matters. That’s the key finding of a new CERIC-funded research report that shows that grade is significant for career exploration with Grade 5/6 students scoring […]

A new CERIC literature search explores the topic of Workforce Planning. Workforce planning describes how various regions prepare for the types of industries, talent and skills […]

CERIC’s Summer Skills Academy 2015, featuring experts on narrative counselling, labour market trends and motivating jobseekers, is now open for registration. Taking place July 7, 8 […]

CERIC’s newest literature search focuses on Career Counselling Competencies. Career counselling competencies outline the knowledge and skills that career developoment professionals possess.

CERIC is pleased to announce the keynote speakers for Cannexus16, which marks the 10th anniversary of Canada’s largest bilingual National Career Development Conference. The conference takes […]

CERIC will be hitting the road this spring, travelling to Atlantic Canada to offer a series of networking meetings. The events will feature Cathy Campbell, author […]

Mark July 7, 8 and 9 on your calendars and plan to join us in Toronto for the 2015 Summer Skills Academy. The Summer Skills Academy […]

Canada’s largest employers are more likely to say that the skills gap has become worst compared to their small business counterparts, according to CERIC’s latest analysis […]

If you are a full-time graduate student whose focus is career development or a faculty member working with full-time grad students in career counselling or a […]

Organizations seeking to reach Canada’s career development professionals can now consult CERIC’s new media kit with options that suit every budget. Opportunities range from full-page magazine […]

CERIC invites individuals or organizations with an interest in presenting at Cannexus16 to submit a brief outline for consideration using the Proposal Form and encourages them […]

CERIC looks at Vocational Education and Training in Canada and Prior Learning Assessment Recognition, as the topics for its latest literature searches. Vocational education focuses on […]

One in two Canadians who have not had career counselling say they would have sought professional career planning or employment advice if they could do it […]

Materials produced from the Legitimate Opportunities to Work from Home project are now available for free online. Created to educate career professionals, these resources allow practitioners […]

CERIC and the New Brunswick Career Development Action Group have partnered on a new webinar series. Presented by Denise Bissonnette, The Resilience Webinar Series: Strategies for […]

Canada Career Counselling and The Vanier Institute of the Family have extended the survey deadline for their CERIC-funded project on Maternity Leave Career Transitions to March […]

CERIC’s most recent literature search focuses on Persons with Disabilities and Career Development. Career development professionals often work with clients who have a range of disabilities […]

With a record 750+ attendees, the Cannexus15 National Career Development Conference brought together career development professionals from across Canada and beyond to exchange information and explore […]

Our popular Career Development Matters t-shirts are available once again, now in orange! The shirts are intended to raise awareness of career development and start conversations […]

Now available, the latest edition of The Canadian Journal of Career Development (Volume 14, Issue 1) explores social justice competencies for practitioners, narrative approaches to career […]

Career Crafting the Decade After High School: Professional’s Guide dispels the “Career Myth” that those in their late teens and 20s should follow a linear, predictable […]

An accomplished businessman and community leader, Donald Lawson is the recipient of the 2015 Etta St John Wileman Award, in recognition of his lifetime of achievement […]

The theme of the Winter 2015 issue of Careering magazine is “Global Careers,” and is full of articles that will help you and your clients explore […]

Start off the new year by committing to your career development! You’ll join nearly 800 of your peers from January 26-28  in Ottawa at Cannexus15, Canada’s […]

Having lived through the trauma of war, family separation and loss, thousands of refugeee children arrive in Canada each year and struggle to fit into classrooms. […]

Canadians recognize that differences and similarities exist regarding career development in the workplace between regions in this country. However, newly released breakdowns of CERIC’s National Business […]

CERIC is pleased to offer a Black Friday discount on the Cannexus15 conference regular registration rate. Register for Cannexus before midnight ET on Monday, December 1 […]

Following a successful Mini-Forum in Prince George, BC, CERIC is partnering once again with the British Columbia Career Development Association to host a Career Development Mini-Forum […]

CERIC is pleased to announce funding for an update of The Decade After High School: A Professional’s Guide. Led by researcher Cathy Campbell, the project will […]

The final episode in the Texttalks podcast series features an interview with Brian Hiebert and Kris Magnusson on demonstrating the value of career development services.

The online community for Cannexus15 is now available for registered conference delegates to participate in. Sponsored by MixtMode and powered by Pathable, the online community allows […]

CERIC has announced the recipients of its Graduate Student Award, providing support for four graduate students to attend the Cannexus National Career Development Conference, January 26-28 […]

To coincide with Canada Career Week, CERIC and the Canadian Council for Career Development (CCCD) have collaborated to launch the Glossary of Career Development.

As a part of the continuing celebrations of CERIC’s 10th anniversary in 2014, we are pleased to present a series of FREE webinars with some of […]

CERIC is pleased to announce support for the Hope-Centred Career Interventions project . Led by Tannis Goddard, Dr Norman Amundson, Dr Spencer Niles and Dr Hyung […]

CERIC’s most recent literature search explores Qualitative Assessment Techniques for Career Counsellors. Assessment is an important part of career counselling, however, until recently, assessment has taken […]

The Cannexus15 Early Bird deadline is fast approaching on November 3! Now is the ideal time to register to get the discounted rate of $475.

The Fall 2014 edition of Careering magazine is out and the theme is “Disruptive Ideas.” This issue is full of ideas that will make you think:

If you are a full-time graduate student whose focus is career development or a faculty member working with full-time grad students in career counselling or a […]

CERIC’s most recent literature search focuses on a meta-analysis approach to understanding career development . Meta-analysis bring together results from various studies to identify patterns or points of […]

The preliminary programme for the Cannexus15 National Career Development Conference has now been posted online. Canada’s largest bilingual career development conference, Cannexus15 takes place January 26-28, 2015 in Ottawa and […]

CERIC is pleased to announce its next Career Development Mini-Forum will take place on October 20, 2014 in Prince George, BC in partnership with the British Columbia […]

The latest installment of the Texttalks podcast interviews Dr Nancy Arthur, Professor and Associate Dean of Research at the Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary. […]

CERIC is once again hitting the road, travelling to various locations throughout Canada for a series of networking breakfast meetings, where attendees will be introduced to […]

The latest issue of The Canadian Journal of Career Development is now available online. The articles within, written by leading researchers and practitioners, contain a vast array of topics […]

Helping career clients negotiate salary, compensation and raises is an important part of the job for career development professionals, whether clients are executives, recent college/university graduates […]

Are you a mother who has taken a maternity leave from work or an employer who has experienced employees within your organization taking maternity leave(s)?

The CERIC Board of Directors has been confirmed for 2014-2015 and is comprised of pan-Canadian volunteers reflecting a broad sectoral representation of leaders in the field of career […]

The fourth episode of CERIC’s Texttalks podcast features an interview with Knightsbridge’s Sandra Boyd and Kim Spurgeon on the new rules of career management in the changing world […]

Register by September 3 to save big on the Cannexus15 National Career Development Conference with a rate of $425. For an additional 10% discount, check if you are […]

The third installment of CERIC’s Texttalks podcast with leading contributors to its new textbook features an interview with Mark Franklin. The practice leader of CareerCycles,

Illustrating a busy and productive year, the 2013 Annual Report reflects on CERIC’s continued commitment to providing enhanced and accessible support to career

September 3 is the deadline to save big on Cannexus15, Canada’s National Career Development Conference, with our best available rate of $425. For an additional 10%

Learn how you can open up new avenues of employment for your clients in a free 30-minute webinar. Hosted by Anne-Marie Rolfe, a Work from Home […]

Episode 2 of CERIC’s monthly Texttalks podcast with leading contributors to its new textbook features an interview with Roberta Neault. The President of Life Strategies Ltd.

Keeping up with trends in technology, CERIC’s newest literature search provides information on e-counselling. With the aim of providing services to those who may not be

CERIC’s Summer Skills Academy meets your need for training that is face-to-face, in-depth, and, importantly, fits your budget. It takes place August 19-20, 2014 in Toronto.

With the recent homecoming of Canadian troops who served in Afghanistan, the transition from military to civilian life will be an important concern facing the Canadian […]

You only have until this Friday to get your proposal in for Cannexus15! We welcome submissions that explore innovative approaches in career development. With 800

The Spring-Summer 2014 edition of Careering magazine is out and the theme is “Barriers to Employment.”

CERIC’s Summer Skills Academy meets your need for training that is face-to-face, in-depth, and, importantly, fits your budget. The 2014 Summer Skills Academy will be held […]

Featuring a fresh, clean design, CERIC has launched a new Cannexus.ca website to showcase Canada’s National Career Development Conference. The new Cannexus site

Registration for the Cannexus15 National Career Development Conference is now open. We offer a variety of packages at very competitive rates! Take advantage of the Super […]

Three prominent Canadians will keynote at Cannexus15, Canada’s National Career Development Conference, taking place January 26-28 in Ottawa.

Be part of Cannexus15 by joining us as a sponsor, exhibitor or advertiser. Our new Opportunities Package details options to suit every budget, starting at $100.

CERIC is turning 10 this year and we want you to celebrate with us! In recognition of this milestone, you are invited to sign our online […]

CERIC is launching a monthly podcast featuring interviews with leading contributors to its new textbook

CERIC’s Summer Skills Academy meets your need for training that is face-to-face, in-depth and, importantly, fits your budget. The 2014 Summer Skills Academy will be held

Registration rates for the Cannexus15 National Career Development Conference have now been posted, allowing you to budget your attendance. Plan now to join us January 26-28,

CERIC is once again hitting the road, travelling to various locations throughout Canada for a series of networking breakfast meetings, where attendees are introduced to CERIC’s

What region of Canada is being hit hardest by skills shortages? Where are employee referrals the most common recruitment practice? In what part of the country […]

Individuals who wish to continue receiving free resources and information from CERIC must resubscribe to CERIC mailing lists. Under

If you are a full-time graduate student whose focus is career development or a faculty member working with full-time grad students in career counselling or a […]

The state of career development in the Canadian workplace was the focus of an interview with Sharon Ferriss, CERIC’s Director of Marketing, Web & New Media, […]

If you are looking for best practice information in career development, a new literature search has been posted to the CERIC website.

The Canadian Education and Research Institute for Counselling (CERIC) invites individuals or organizations with an interest in presenting at Cannexus15 to submit a brief outline

CERIC has developed the Canadian Career Development Researcher Database to answer the question: “Who is doing what research in Canada”? Canada is home to many leading

CERIC’s 10th anniversary year started off on a high note with a successful Cannexus14 National Career Development Conference! Over 750 career development professionals

With CERIC’s new Career Development Matters toques, you can help continue the conversation about the value of career development – and protect yourself from a polar

In recognition of his lifetime of achievement in career development, Bryan Hiebert accepted the Etta St John Wileman Award at the

In 2013 CERIC hosted a series of roundtable events across Canada to discuss fixing our “talent disconnect,” where individual skills and interests don’t always line up […]

Survey finds 71% of employers agree they have a responsibility to provide career management programs but only 29% offer them A shortage of skilled workers is […]

The latest issue of The Canadian Journal of Career Development has just been published online. The articles within contain a vast array of topics that are […]

A first in Canada, CERIC is publishing a comprehensive career development textbook, designed to be used as a learning tool for students, a resource for educators […]

CERIC is pleased to announce funding for Setting the Compass: A Career Service Training Manual for Supporting Mental Health Clients, a web-based training manual for career

Mark Venning, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Education and Research Institute for Counselling (CERIC), and Bruce Lawson, President,

The Winter 2014 edition of Careering magazine is out and the theme is “Looking Back, Reaching Forward”.

With the Cannexus conference taking place January 20-22, these are your final days to register. Plan to join us at the Ottawa Convention Centre for three […]

A new CERIC-funded partnership project with Canada Career Counselling and the Vanier Institute of the Family will develop user-friendly career development resources for women

The three entries that received the most votes during the online voting period of CERIC’s National Challenge to Promote Career Development in Canada were announced today […]

With the start of 2014, CERIC is marking 10 years as a national charitable organization, advancing education and research in the field of career development in […]

The Cannexus National Career Development Conference gets underway in less than 3 weeks. There is still time to register and join 700 of your colleagues for […]

Your work as a career development professional is in constant flux. And so is your online community! Since ContactPoint’s relaunch last year, the website has continued […]

In 2014, CERIC will mark 10 years as a national charitable organization, advancing education and research in the field of career development in Canada. A full […]

The countdown is on for Cannexus14 – just 6 weeks to go! If you are planning to register for Cannexus, sign up now!

Voting in the National Challenge to Promote Career Development has ended with a remarkable 4,500 votes cast for the Top 10 Finalists. The top 3 winners […]

CERIC has announced the recipients of its Graduate Student Award, providing support to four graduate students to attend the

With the start of Canada Career Week, CERIC is pleased to announce the Top 10 Finalists in its National Challenge to Promote Career Development. They are […]

A total of six bursaries has been awarded to community-based counsellors to attend the Cannexus14 National Career Development Conference, thanks to the support

A new CERIC-funded study by Memorial University researchers will examine the influence that parents and teachers have on the career development process of young

The Cannexus14 Early Bird deadline is fast approaching! Now is the ideal time to register. Hosted by CERIC, Cannexus is Canada’s largest national bilingual career development

The Fall 2013 issue of Careering magazine is now out and the theme is “Transitions.” Inside you’ll find all sorts of great articles:

CERIC’s National Challenge to Promote Career Development has received an enthusiastic response. When the entry period closed on Friday, exactly 80 creative ideas had been

Come and learn about ContactPoint (contactpoint.ca), the multi-sector online community for career development professionals. In this webinar, we will walk you through the new

CERIC’s cross-country roundtable discussions are continuing this fall, heading to both the west and east coasts. In early 2013 CERIC began hosting a series of events […]

Career Trek and CERIC are proud to announce the second annual Let’s Get to Work symposium will be held November 21, 2013 at the Delta Winnipeg.

Entries continue to be accepted until October 11 for CERIC’s National Challenge to Promote Career Development. Submit your idea to enhance and

The latest issue of The Canadian Journal of Career Development (CJCD) has just been published online, and is the longest edition of the Journal in its […]