Introduction The employment of persons with disabilities is a very broad and diverse field. Even though there are some common themes in this field such as workplace accommodations, barriers to employment and disclosure, the employment of persons with disabilities is unique. It is most important to remember that persons with disabilities are people first and…
Ratna Omidvar is the founding Executive Director of the Global Diversity Exchange (GDX) at the Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University and is currently Director of the Centre for Mental Health and Addiction (CAMH), The Environics Institute and Samara. She is Chair of Lifeline Syria, Chair Emerita of the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council…
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…
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…
With the future workplace demanding more Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) skills, what should we consider in current educational pathways and employment counselling? This Winter 2019 issue of CERIC’s Careering magazine examines this theme with thought-provoking articles on labour market outcomes, diversity and career exploration in STEM. Articles in this issue: Fostering career agility…
by John Zaugra Introduction Located in west-Michigan, Grand Valley State University services more than 24,000 diverse undergraduate and graduate students. GVSU prides itself as a liberal education university and values liberal learning through critical thinking, inquiry, ethical decision making, problem solving, and reflection. Its mission is to educate students to shape their lives, their professions,…
By Ron Wener Learning about Indigenous history to better embrace diversity within career development
By Francine Taitt Human interaction is never easy and flawless. Even the best relationships develop tensions and unpleasant emotions. Little wonder that within an organization, with its diverse personalities, that there is abuse and misuse of power, which can be translated into workplace bullying. What is workplace bullying? Workplace bullying is behaviour that intimidates, degrades,…
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 Canada.
By Lucie Morillon This note comes to you during a period of tension following the US presidential election, a time when newcomers face new anxieties, when doubts persist about the very notion of diversity and when people everywhere are questioning and reassessing their common values.
