CERIC

October 7, 2019

Settlement counsellors need 8 critical competencies as role changes with rising immigration levels

There is a pressing need for greater training of settlement counsellors – those on the front lines of welcoming newcomers to Canada – as their role […]
October 7, 2019

How will climate change affect the future of employment in Canada?

Brookfield Institute report raises questions about the implications of four environmental trends on the labour market Yasmin Rajabi and Erin Warner The floods and tornado that […]
October 7, 2019

Principles in Action: Elementary career education equips students to navigate complex world of work

Ed Hidalgo With a goal of bringing greater clarity and consistency to our national conversations about career development, CERIC developed a set of “Guiding Principles of […]
October 7, 2019

Client Side: What I learned from quitting my job to study cannabis in my 30s

When Amanda Felske decided to leave full-time work to return to school as a mature student, she had to navigate financial and time-management challenges In this […]
October 7, 2019

Career development will help equip children to take on climate change

Helping young people think critically about how employment and the environment intersect can shift their sense of fear to a feeling of empowerment Stefania Maggi Our […]
October 7, 2019

Case Study: Helping a client conquer doubts and determine next steps after post-secondary

Career counsellor Connie Covey guides an overwhelmed liberal arts graduate through identifying her transferable skills, interests and potential pathways In this recurring Careering feature, career professionals […]
October 7, 2019

What climate change will mean for jobs in food and agriculture in Canada

Changing practices and consumer preferences are expected to have a disruptive effect on employment Laxmi Prasad Pant Canada has joined a bid among developed countries to […]
October 7, 2019

How climate change will shape the future of environmental professions – for better and for worse

The consequences of a warming planet will create opportunities in ‘green’ jobs while also putting new demands on environmental protection workers Melissa Drury and Paul Richard […]