Understanding Youth Underemployment
By Émilie Grégoire
Hot Links: Youth Underemployment and Career Development Resources
Canada Careers and Jobs Finder
A web portal and job matching tool that filters jobs according to education and interest and allows the user to apply for certain jobs directly.
Employment Support for Young Clients with Criminal Records
By Pauleen Payne (Editorial Support: Linda Johnson)
Youth between the ages of 18-34 are over represented in the Canadian criminal justice system and require unique career support for them to be successful on their career paths
Career Briefs
Canada’s first digital strategy seeks to increase digital skills
A new report from the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC), Digital Talent: Road to 2020 and Beyond, estimates that the demand for jobs in the information and communication technology sector will rise significantly, up 182,000 jobs by 2019, well outpacing the available domestic talent currently available. To ensure that Canada remains competitive in the growing digital economy, the report outlines a made-in-Canada strategy with seven major recommendations, including:
10 Questions for Tony Botelho
Tony Botelho is the Director of Career and Volunteer Services at Simon Fraser University, an office that was recognized with the Special Award for Innovation by a Career Centre at the 2015 TalentEgg National Campus Recruitment Excellence Awards.
[Online Exclusive] The Search for Work: Navigating Unemployment and Underemployment Among University Graduates
By April Dyrda
Understanding how recent graduates have navigated the job search process will better equip career professionals when helping students and graduates make informed career decisions
[Online Exclusive] Underemployed University Graduates: Courses of Action
By Julie Gouin
Helping clients find employment in their field of study requires an understanding of their motivations
Register by Sept. 7 for Cannexus17 conference Super Saver rate
Registration for the Cannexus17 National Career Development Conference is now open. We offer a variety of packages at very competitive rates! Take advantage of the Super Saver rate by registering by September 7 for only $450. Special discounts are available for members of supporting organizations, students and groups of five or more.
Free Employer Guide and Webinar: Making It Work! How to Effectively Manage Maternity Leave Career Transitions
Making It Work! How to Effectively Manage Maternity Leave Career Transitions: An Employer’s Guide is now available for free download. Funded by CERIC, Canada Career Counselling developed this guide for anyone who employs, leads, manages, trains, coaches or supports pregnant, adoptive and parenting women at work, including but not limited to HR professionals, managers, business owners and career practitioners and coaches.
Cannexus17 sponsor and exhibitor package now available
Be part of Cannexus17 by joining us as a sponsor, exhibitor or advertiser. Learn how you can showcase your products, services or programs on a national stage. Past exhibitors have included universities, career assessment publishers, government departments, community agencies and national associations. Our new Opportunities Package details different options to suit every budget starting at $100.