CERIC

New research will seek to understand “senior entrepreneur” trend in Canada

July 4, 2017By Rachel So

A new CERIC-funded research study led by the Sheridan Centre for Elder Research will address the gap in knowledge about the state of senior entrepreneurship in Canada by investigating the experiences, needs and interests of individuals who have either launched or would like to start their own business after age 50. With the country’s demographic shift to an aging workforce well underway, increasing numbers of older Canadians are turning to entrepreneurship; however very little is known about them and what kind of career guidance and support they require.

CERIC confirms its 2017/2018 Board of Directors

July 3, 2017By Rachel So

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.

CERIC’s 2016 Annual Report focuses on the reach and impact of career development

June 27, 2017By Rachel So

With a theme of “Extending our Reach, Expanding our Impact,” the 2016 CERIC Annual Report highlights our efforts as a charitable organization to engage new audiences with our proactive research and learning partnerships. Our overarching vision for this work continues to be increasing the economic and social well-being of Canadians through career development.

Invitation to participate in study on how working style impacts veteran hiring in Canada

June 26, 2017By Rachel So

Military veterans and employers are invited to participate in a 30-minute confidential online assessment as part of a CERIC-funded project that will bridge the career interests of recently released veterans and the staffing needs of Canadian businesses. If you work with any of these groups, please share this link and ask them to complete the assessment by July 21: http://www.challengefactory.ca/veteranhiring.

New CERIC-NBCDA webinar series on how personal styles influence career decisions

June 12, 2017By Rachel So

CERIC is partnering with New Brunswick Career Development Association to present a new webinar series – Why Aren’t You More Like Me?™ Discover How Personal Style Impacts All Our Career Choices, Relationships and Life Decisions with Dr Ken Keis, an expert in leadership, purpose and wellness, starting this fall.

Editor’s Note

June 8, 2017By Norman Valdez0 comment

By Lucie Morillon

We all know that the economy is currently undergoing major changes. Today, the average length of an individual’s tenure in a company is less than five years and it has become increasingly rare to “climb the corporate ladder” within a single organization, while job-hopping and non-linear career models are the “new normal.” At the same time, artificial intelligence and automation are helping shape the future of employment and redefining jobs. Career development professionals need to be informed and prepared for these changes in order to be able to help their clients effectively.

Discover Year: An Important GAP for Canada’s Youth

June 8, 2017By Norman Valdez0 comment

By Jay Gosselin

Experiential learning, nurturing of self-awareness and skill development should frame every student’s planning for a gap year

The first NCDA collaborative issue of Careering highlights “The Changing Nature of Careers”

June 8, 2017By Rachel So

As part of this first collaborative edition between CERIC and the National Career Development Association (NCDA), the Spring-Summer 2017 issue of Careering magazine highlights “The Changing Nature of Careers.” Topics covered include ethical practice in the gig economy, entrepreneurship as a must-have career skill, and the “pivoting” strategy of career change. A feature interview with Colorado State University Professor Emeritus Rich Feller on career thought leaders for the new world of work is also part of this special issue.