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…
Embedding world of work knowledge in the classroom can transform how students feel about their learning Lucy Sattler Education has many purposes, and one of those is to help young people prepare for their working lives. School should give them the skills and knowledge they need to set off on a grand career adventure, and…
Self-knowledge, goal setting and preparation can help clients increase their resiliency Nancy Curtis A pertinent issue both a career practitioner and jobseeker can face during transition is maintaining a career mindset. Change is inevitable and a part of daily life, but COVID–19 has presented a unique set of challenges that require a strong career mindset…
An initial report prepared by the Social Research and Demonstration Corporation (SRDC) as part of a CERIC-supported research project – which aims to clarify when, where and how youth initiate and craft their career aspirations – is now available. The report, “The role of career education on students’ education choices and postsecondary outcomes: Theoretical and…
The Ryerson Tri-Mentoring Program Ryerson University is developing a new program that addresses and minimizes the unique challenges of many students in Ryerson’s multicultural community. The Tri-Mentoring Program will help non-anglophone, first generation or recent immigrant students during their transition into post-secondary education and as they prepare to career-related employment. The program endeavours to enhance…
By Judith Thomas and Trevor Snow In today’s economy, Job Developers and Career Counsellors need to be prepared to assist all job seekers, including those with disabilities. Due to the aging population and an increase in the number of persons with disabilities, we are encountering a different caliber of client than in previous years. Working…
By Donnalee Bell What career development professionals can do to prepare young jobseekers for a labour market defined by precarious employment
Entrepreneurs entering the traditional workforce may not know where to start Michelle Schafer When Stephanie Hault sold her Ottawa-based clothing stores during the pandemic and began looking for secure, stable work after 15 years as an entrepreneur, she thought she knew what the experience would be like. “I anticipated my search would mainly be focused…
