Ten young professionals will receive bursaries to attend the virtual Cannexus21 conference thanks to a new partnership between CERIC and the Nova Scotia Career Development Association (NSCDA) designed to support emerging employment and career development practitioners. A total of 27 applications for the Young Professionals Bursary were submitted. Recipients of the bursary come from across…
A revamped version of CERIC’s Canadian Career Development Researcher Database is now available, answering the question: “Who is doing what research in Canada”? Canada is home to many leading researchers across the country, whether at universities or within community-based settings, doing important work throughout many areas of interest within the career development field. The database…
The newest edition of the Canadian Journal of Career Development (CJCD) has just been published, with five articles that range from experiential learning among undergrads to career engagement for older workers. The Winter 2020 issue includes: University Students’ Perceptions of Unplanned Events as a Factor in the Process of Career Choice, Ozlem Ulas-Kilic, Selen Demirtas-Zorbaz &…
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 education, community, government and private sectors to exchange information and explore innovative approaches in career development.
Gamification is “the use of game mechanics and experience design to digitally engage and motivate people to achieve their goals”. (Gartner, 2014). What does gamification mean to career service practices? CERIC’s new literature search, Gamification and Career Development, highlights the concept and implications of gaming in career education. Topics covered in the literature search include:…
In a significant advance forward in the field of career development, CERIC and the Canadian Association for Supported Employment (CASE) proudly announce the launch of their first online course, “An Intersectional Approach to Supporting Career Development” moving towards greater equity and empowerment for clients. Canada’s workforce thrives on its diversity, with each individual bringing unique…
Entries are being accepted for CERIC’s National Challenge to Promote Career Development. Submit your idea to enhance and promote the image of career development
By Alexi Thomas Career development has evolved with technology at the Neil Squire Society. The Neil Squire Society is the only national not-for-profit organization in Canada that has for over 25 years empowered Canadians with physical disabilities through the use of computer-based technologies, research and development, and various employment programs.
