By Jon Woodend, MSc Book by Lionel Laroche and Caroline Yang Canada was one of the first developed countries to adopt multiculturalism as an integral part of its identity. Because of this, Canada now has the highest proportion of foreign-born individuals, and its immigration system, which successfully attracts skilled workers, is heralded internationally. Given that…
By Laura Kerr Each client possesses skills, abilities and gifts that are unique and have the potential to be developed and linked to attaining their education, employment and career goals. In working with individuals within a career counselling setting, this process utilizes a variety of techniques, approaches and resources. As counsellors, we adapt according to…
By Jon Woodend (Cannexus14 GSEP Award Winner) Take a walk in the major Canadian cities and you will undoubtedly notice the burgeoning diversity. It is a trend that has been covered in the media, politics, and beyond. What is interesting is that this diversity is now increasing outside the traditional top destinations of Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver, and into…
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) The is the home for all the material gathered by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. Those affected by Indian residential schools wanted their families, communities and all of Canada to learn from these hard lessons so they would not be repeated.
Vocational Designing and Career Counseling September 13-14 University of Padova – Padova, Italy Diversity 2011 Conference: The Power of Inclusion October 2-3, 2011 Workforce Diversity Network – Rochester, New York Futures Conference October 19-20, 2011 First Work – Collingwood, Ontario Going the Distance Conference October 20-21, 2011 Saskatchewan Career Work Education Association – Moose Jaw,…
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. The discussion focuses on Arthur’s chapter (with Athabasca University’s Sandra Collings)
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 for the first time presents the social values of this generation, and the distinct segments that help make sense of the different and often contradictory stereotypes that so frequently…
With Canada set to welcome 330,000 new permanent residents this year – the highest levels of immigration since the early 1900s – a timely new research report examines the nature of the settlement sector in Canada and the competencies of the settlement services workers who comprise the sector. Written by Iren Koltermann (eCaliber Group) and…
CERIC is announcing its 2021 webinar calendar and will be offering a variety of webinar series in the next few months to support the career development community on a range of timely topics. Register now to plan ahead for your professional development in the new year. The winter/spring webinar schedule features: Integrating Motivational Interviewing into…
By Deirdre Pickerell and Dr. Roberta Neault Career Management Professionals (CMPs) can often be found delivering their services within government funded community-based agencies. The mandate of these agencies is typically to support unemployed Canadians as they identify career options, develop job search skills, and strengthen their ability to maintain employment.
