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What students want from employers to create safe, inclusive workplaces

Dalhousie University interviewed students and graduates belonging to equity-deserving groups to better understand their experiences in the labour market Vicki Mackintosh and Michelle Patrick Equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA) have been major buzzwords in the labour market in the past 18 months. But it goes beyond language. The onset of a global pandemic has…

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Leveraging an interdisciplinary approach to succeed in a shifting job market

Career practitioners need to be visionaries and change-makers by advocating for the value of creativity and innovation Colleen Knechtel In a knowledge economy, one important career development superpower is an interdisciplinary approach for innovation. Interdisciplinary mindsets involve recognizing diverse knowledge to enable collaboration, whereas interdisciplinary skillsets embrace relational competencies, work experiences, the sciences, humanities, trades…

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Developing trans-inclusive career resources for students

Recognizing the systemic barriers faced by transgender and nonbinary students, University of Toronto creates career guide in consultation with community Allison Burgess and Sania Hameed Illustrations by Beena Mistry Equity, diversity and inclusion are high-priority values across the post-secondary sector, with institutions aspiring toward social justice principles in all areas of their mission and operations.…
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Working with Muslim clients: Adopting multicultural and social justice counselling competencies

Career professionals need to consider the diverse cultural identities and needs of Muslim jobseekers Walaa Taha Islam is one of the fastest-growing religions in the world, and within Canada, the Muslim population is rapidly expanding. According to the Pew Research Center (2011), Muslims account for 3.2% of the Canadian population, and their global population is…

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Working with employers to support non-traditional hiring 

Workforce development can bridge the gap between businesses with labour shortages and skilled workers without post-secondary degrees Denisse Alejo The benefits of diversity and inclusion in the workplace are undisputed, and now, more than ever, workplaces are paying attention to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability and other dimensions when hiring. However, despite an…

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Applying universal design as a pathway to inclusive career education

New Brunswick’s Future Ready Learning K-12 strategy aims to meet needs of all learners  Tricia Berry   There is a sense of urgency as we face the educational, societal and financial uncertainty resulting from a global pandemic. Additionally, a focus on issues of diversity, equity and inclusion have ignited important conversations. As a Learning Specialist for Universal…

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CERIC and CASE partner to offer first online certificate program on intersectional career development

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…

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The changing landscape of college career education

Career services are becoming increasingly responsive to the diverse identities and needs of students Tracey Lloyd The college-to-career promise continues to be the driver for many students as they enter today’s competitive labour market. Students traditionally pursue a college credential to prepare for future careers – increasingly, with the expectation of a job at the…

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