Cannexus Pre Conference Workshops Announced

CERIC is pleased to announce 2 pre-conference workshops at Cannexus 2009. The workshops will take place on Sunday April 5, 2009. Registrants have the opportunity to sign up for either CHOICE A: “SHOW ME THE MONIES!” or CHOICE B: “REWRITING ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT”. Each workshop is $150.00 (inclusive of taxes). 

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2020

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…

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2019

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,…

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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…

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Free Employee Guide and Webinar: Making It Work! How to Effectively Navigate Maternity Leave Career Transitions

Making It Work! How to Effectively Navigate Maternity Leave Career Transitions: An Employee’s Guide is now available for free download. Funded by CERIC, Canada Career Counselling developed this guide for women taking a maternity leave, which is inclusive of maternity, parental and adoption leave, and equally applicable to women who are experiencing their first or…

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Mental Health Issues in the Workplace

Updated April 2019 Mental Health Issues in the Workplace 156.38 KB 1 file(s) Topics covered include: Duty to accommodate Stress management Depression Supported employment Return to work and vocational rehabilitation Inclusive workplaces Role of employers Aarons-Mele, M. (2018). We Need to Talk More About Mental Health at Work. Harvard Business Review. Abrams, A. (2017). Mental…
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Career Services Guide: Supporting People Affected by Mental Health Issues

CAREER SERVICES GUIDE: SUPPORTING PEOPLE AFFECTED BY MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES MAY 26, 2017 Employment is a cornerstone of social inclusion, yet people living with mental health problems face the highest unemployment rate of any disability group. Although people want to and are able to work, employment for many remains an illusive goal. People living with mental illness…
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2018

CERIC on the road this fall to introduce its programs, build local networks

CERIC will be travelling to locations across Canada starting this month for a series of free networking breakfast meetings. Attendees will be introduced to CERIC’s programs and services and connect with like-minded professional peers. Roadshows are inclusive events, designed to allow conversations between all who have a stake in career development, including career practitioners, educators,…

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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…

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2020

Career development for LGBTQ communities the focus of new CERIC literature search

Individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ) experience unique challenges in the workplace. Career professionals can support these clients by providing effective career guidance and interventions. In the new CERIC literature search, LGBTQ and Career Development, we highlight emerging research and best practices to support LGBTQ clients to build inclusive work…

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