New Programs and Initiatives
By Robert Shea Announcing The Launch of the Canadian Journal of Career Development On November 26th, 1999 the first call for papers was announced by the Canadian Journal of Career Development (CJCD). The CJCD is a peer reviewed on line journal which has been designed to be as inclusive of those involved in career development…
Upcoming Events
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 ROI of Cultural Intelligence for the Career Professional
By Rhonda Singer Culturally Intelligent Career Professionals achieve greater client results Cultural Intelligence (CI) makes diversity and inclusion a positive force for enhancing client performance and economic growth.
Canada’s leading organization advancing career development seeks a new Executive Director
CERIC is looking for a leader who has experience and knowledge of the national career counselling and career development field and offers a demonstrated ability to focus on equity, inclusion and diversity. Ideally, the individual chosen for this important role will have an excellent network of contacts throughout the sector and a sound understanding of…
Summer 1997
A Quarterly Publication of Contact Point What’s New @ContactPoint.ca Conference Sketches Snapshot Practitioner’s Corner Hot Sites Job Ads The Contact Point Team New Programs and Initiatives Upcoming Events Publications + Products If you have an idea for an upcoming issue or would like to contribute a piece for inclusion in an upcoming Bulletin, please send…
Growing the Big Tent: CERIC’s 2019 Annual Report
While 2019 already feels like a lifetime ago, CERIC is pleased to release its Annual Report which focuses on our role in expanding an inclusive and broad-based tent that advances career development in Canada. This role of building community and collaboration continues during the pandemic. As you’ll read, we are striving to create an even…
CERIC on the road this spring to share career development knowledge and resources
CERIC will be travelling to locations across Canada starting this month for a series of roadshows. These learning and networking events introduce attendees to CERIC’s programs and publications and provide the opportunity to connect with like-minded professional peers. Roadshows are inclusive events, designed to allow conversations between all who have a stake in career development,…
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Canadian Events Understanding Cultural Diversity and the Economics of Social Inclusion and Participation Conference, Canadian Employment Research Forum (CERF), Montreal QC. May 25 – 26, 2006
Disability in the academy and the academic library profession
By Anna Wilson The United Nations (UN) guiding principles of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) includes non-discrimination, full participation and inclusion in society (UNCRPD, 2014, para. 9). Unfortunately, many scholars with disabilities are not represented in the academic and library staff in universities. Ableism conceptualizes the superior human condition, connecting…