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
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Accessibility and Universal Design in Career Transitions Programming – Final Report
Accessibility and Universal Design in Career Transitions Programming – Final Report