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CERIC

CERIC funds projects to develop innovative resources that build the knowledge and skills of diverse career and employment professionals.

CERIC is a charitable organization that advances education and research in career counselling and career development, in order to increase the economic and social well-being of Canadians. CERIC also annually hosts Cannexus, Canada’s largest bilingual career development conference, publishes the country’s only peer-reviewed journal, Canadian Journal of Career Development, and runs the CareerWise / OrientAction websites, providing the top career development news and views. CERIC’s activities are funded in large part by The Counselling Foundation of Canada, a family foundation that has actively supported career projects for 60 years.

09/29/2026

Are you an emerging career development or employment professional? Apply for the Young Professionals Bursary to attend Cannexus27 virtually, Jan. 25-27, 2027. 🙌

There are 12 bursaries available, each covering a full registration for the virtual conference. To be eligible, you must be:
• 30 years of age or younger
• Primarily engaged in career development or employment work
• A resident of Canada

The bursary helps make sure the diverse voices of the next generation of career practitioners are part of the conversation. Preference goes to members of equity-deserving groups, and regional representation is also considered.

👉 Apply by Oct. 14: https://cannexus.ceric.ca/young-professionals-bursary/

Êtes-vous un·e intervenant·e émergent·e en développement de carrière ou en emploi? Faites une demande pour la Bourse des jeunes professionnel·le·s afin d'assister virtuellement à Cannexus27, du 25 au 27 janvier 2027. 🙌

Douze bourses sont offertes, chacune couvrant une inscription complète pour le congrès virtuel. Pour être admissible, vous devez :
• Avoir 30 ans ou moins
• Travailler principalement dans le domaine du développement de carrière ou de l'emploi
• Être un·e résident·e du Canada

Cette bourse garantit que les diverses voix de la nouvelle génération d'intervenant·e·s en emploi et en développement de carrière soient représentées dans la conversation. La préférence est accordée aux membres de groupes en quête d'équité, et la représentation régionale est également prise en compte.

👉 Faites une demande d'ici le 14 octobre : https://cannexus.ceric.ca/fr/bourse-des-jeunes-professionnels/

09/28/2026

Meet CERIC's 2026-2027 Advocacy & Community Engagement Committee.🌟

This committee supports advocacy initiatives, strengthens connections and fosters collaboration across Canada's career development ecosystem. Its work includes shaping national advocacy plans and campaigns that promote career literacy and the value of career development as a public good, and recommending strategies to influence stronger, more equitable policies and practices in the field. Members also build relationships with diverse interestolders and networks of influencers, suggest ways to engage and empower career development professionals, and advise on public relations to raise the profile of career development across Canada.

Meet the committee:
• Akosua Alagaratnam – First Work, Toronto, ON (Co-chair)
• Sophie Turner – Brazen & Co., Toronto, ON (Co-chair)
• Sheila Bruce – Seneca Polytechnic, Toronto, ON
• Yvanne Caballero – University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
• Amber Costello – Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON
• Fabio Crespin – United Way Greater Toronto, Toronto, ON
• Alastair MacFadden – Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Saskatoon, SK
• Adriano Magnifico – Louis Riel School Division, Winnipeg, MB
• Max Medyk – ImmigrateAI Global, Halifax, NS
• Joel Murphy – Acadia University, Wolfville, NS
• Jasmeen Sidhu – CEWIL Canada, Sherbrooke, QC
• Candace Stewart-Smith – University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford, BC
• Mehre Dlir – University of British Columbia, Burnaby, BC (GSEP)

By advocating for impact, building connections and engaging communities, our committee helps ensure career development is recognized and supported as essential work.

Learn more about CERIC's committees:https://ceric.ca/committees/

Découvrez le Comité de promotion et d'engagement communautaire 2026-2027 du CERIC.🌟

Ce comité appuie les initiatives de promotion, renforce les liens et favorise la collaboration au sein de l'écosystème du développement de carrière au Canada. Son travail comprend l'élaboration de plans et de campagnes de promotion à l'échelle nationale visant à favoriser la littératie de carrière et à faire valoir le développement de carrière comme un domaine d'intérêt public, ainsi que la recommandation de stratégies pour influencer des politiques et des pratiques plus solides et plus équitables dans le domaine. Les membres établissent également des relations avec divers intervenants et réseaux d'influenceur·euse·s, proposent des façons de mobiliser et d'habiliter les professionnel·le·s du développement de carrière, et conseillent en matière de relations publiques afin de rehausser le profil du développement de carrière partout au Canada.

Membres du comité :
• Akosua Alagaratnam – Premier Emploi, Toronto, ON (coprésidente)
• Sophie Turner – Brazen & Co, Toronto, ON (coprésidente)
• Sheila Bruce – Seneca Polytechnique, Toronto, ON
• Yvanne Caballero – Université du Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
• Amber Costello – Bureau des services à la jeunesse d'Ottawa, Ottawa, ON
• Fabio Crespin – Centraide du Grand Toronto, Toronto, ON
• Alastair MacFadden – Développement économique Canada pour les Prairies (PrairiesCan), Saskatoon, SK
• Adriano Magnifico – Division scolaire Louis Riel, Winnipeg, MB
• Max Medyk – ImmigrateAI Global, Halifax, N.-É.
• Joel Murphy – Université Acadia, Wolfville, N.-É.
• Jasmeen Sidhu – Enseignement coopératif et apprentissage intégré au travail Canada, Sherbrooke, QC
• Candace Stewart-Smith – Université Fraser Valley, Abbotsford, C.-B.
• Mehre Dlir – Université de la Colombie-Britannique, Burnaby, C.-B. (Programme de mobilisation des étudiants aux cycles supérieurs)

En militant pour un impact réel, en créant des liens et en mobilisant les communautés, notre comité contribue à faire reconnaître et soutenir le développement de carrière comme un travail essentiel.

En savoir plus sur les comités du CERIC : https://ceric.ca/fr/comites/

09/25/2026

Meet CERIC's 2026-2027 Content & Learning Committee. 🌟

This committee helps shape engaging, relevant learning opportunities and resources for career development professionals across Canada. Drawing on survey results, feedback and other insights, members guide strategic content planning across CERIC's learning streams, including the CareerWise and OrientAction websites, webinars and the Cannexus conference.

Meet the committee:
• Akshay Arora – Fastenal Canada, Surrey, BC (Co-chair)
• Michael Ford – Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC (Co-chair)
• Shereen Ashman – Saccae Studio - Cultural Innovations in Learning & Leadership, Bowmanville, ON
• Dinuka G. – Northeastern University Vancouver, Vancouver, BC
• Patrick Hébert CCDP® – Canadian Career Development Foundation, Ottawa, ON
• Brandyn Knight – Ontario Government + Brandyn Knight – Life & Career Coaching, Orillia, ON
• Holly Linkert – Eastwood Collegiate Institute, Waterloo Region District School Board, Kitchener, ON
• Romalie Manalang – Educator and Career Consultant, Winnipeg, MB
• Jenny L. – Wrocław International School, Poland
• Kristina Tzetzos, CCDP® – The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
• Tanya Bilsbury, Âû – Saint Mary's University, Halifax, NS (GSEP)

Learn more about CERIC's committees: https://ceric.ca/committees/

Découvrez le Comité du contenu et de l'apprentissage 2026-2027 du CERIC.🌟

Ce comité contribue à façonner des occasions d'apprentissage et des ressources engageantes et pertinentes pour les professionnel·le·s du développement de carrière partout au Canada. En s'appuyant sur les résultats de sondages, les commentaires reçus et d'autres données, ses membres orientent la planification stratégique du contenu dans l'ensemble des filières d'apprentissage du CERIC, notamment les sites Web CareerWise et OrientAction, les webinaires et le congrès Cannexus.

Membres du comité :
• Akshay Arora – Fastenal Canada, Surrey, C.-B. (coprésident)
• Michael Ford – Université Simon Fraser, Vancouver, C.-B. (coprésident)
• Shereen Ashman – Saccae Studio Inc., Bowmanville, ON
• Dinuka Gunaratne – Université Northeastern, Vancouver, C.-B.
• Patrick Hébert – Fondation canadienne pour le développement de carrière, Ottawa, ON
• Brandyn Knight – Gouvernement de l'Ontario et Brandyn Knight – Coaching de vie et de carrière, Orillia, ON
• Holly Linkert – Eastwood Collegiate Institute, Conseil scolaire de district de la région de Waterloo, Kitchener, ON
• Romalie Manalang – Éducatrice et consultante en carrière, Winnipeg, MB
• Jenny Lee Northey – Wrocław International School (WIS), Pologne
• Kristina Tzetzos – Université de la Colombie-Britannique, Vancouver, C.-B.
• Tanya Bilsbury – Université Saint Mary's, Halifax, N.-É. (Programme de mobilisation des étudiants aux cycles supérieurs)

En savoir plus sur les comités du CERIC : https://ceric.ca/fr/comites/

09/25/2026

Should bringing an iced coffee to a job interview really matter?

A recent debate about jobseekers arriving at interviews with iced coffee in hand has sparked a larger conversation about professionalism, workplace culture and the signals candidates send during an interview.

CERIC Board Chair Keka DasGupta joined guest host Jim Richards on The Deb Hutton Show to share her perspective, drawing on 15 years of experience in recruiting.

Rather than focusing on the coffee itself, Keka suggests looking at the bigger picture:

1. Know the workplace culture. What feels completely normal in a casual, creative organization may be perceived differently in a more traditional environment.

2. Be aware of the signals you send. Researching an organization and understanding its culture can help demonstrate preparation, initiative and genuine interest in the opportunity.

3. Employers should look beyond small missteps. If a candidate has the right qualifications but misses an unwritten cultural cue, is that enough to count them out? It may be an opportunity for conversation rather than judgment.

As workplace norms continue to evolve, perhaps the question isn’t simply “Should you bring an iced coffee?” but “What are we really evaluating when we make that judgment?”

🎧 Hear Keka’s full conversation on The Deb Hutton Show: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/962-the-deb-hutton-show-97021550/episode/should-gen-zs-bring-iced-coffee-to-job-interviews-346180773
💻 Read more about the conversation that sparked the debate: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ice-coffee-job-interviews-gen-z-9.7353458

09/25/2026

Should bringing an iced coffee to a job interview really matter? A recent debate about jobseekers arriving at interviews with iced coffee in hand has sparked a larger conversation about professionalism, workplace culture and the signals candidates send during an interview.

CERIC Board Chair Keka DasGupta joined guest host Jim Richards on The Deb Hutton Show to share her perspective, drawing on 15 years of experience in recruiting.

Rather than focusing on the coffee itself, Keka suggests looking at the bigger picture:

1. Know the workplace culture. What feels completely normal in a casual, creative organization may be perceived differently in a more traditional environment.

2. Be aware of the signals you send. Researching an organization and understanding its culture can help demonstrate preparation, initiative and genuine interest in the opportunity.

3. Employers should look beyond small missteps. If a candidate has the right qualifications but misses an unwritten cultural cue, is that enough to count them out? It may be an opportunity for conversation rather than judgment.

As workplace norms continue to evolve, perhaps the question isn’t simply “Should you bring an iced coffee?” but “What are we really evaluating when we make that judgment?”

🎧 Hear Keka’s full conversation on The Deb Hutton Show: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/962-the-deb-hutton-show-97021550/episode/should-gen-zs-bring-iced-coffee-to-job-interviews-346180773
💻 Read more about the conversation that sparked the debate: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ice-coffee-job-interviews-gen-z-9.7353458

09/24/2026

CERIC Board Member Candy Ho joined Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift to discuss how employers, educators, families and other trusted adults can support young people as they navigate their first jobs and career decisions.

As youth unemployment continues to be a concern, early work experiences can play an important role in helping young people build transferable skills, confidence and an understanding of the world of work.

From recognizing the skills youth already develop through school and everyday experiences to creating opportunities for mentorship and meaningful career conversations, Candy emphasizes the importance of being supportive, realistic and optimistic when helping young people explore what comes next.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation: https://omny.fm/shows/shane-hewitt-and-the-night-shift/new-what-replaced-the-mcdonalds-job?utm_

💻 Explore CERIC’s Career Development Myth Buster: https://ceric.ca/career-myth-buster/

09/23/2026

Meet CERIC's 2026-2027 Practical & Academic Research Committee.

This committee helps shape CERIC's research agenda, identifying what career-related research Canada needs and how CERIC can support it – from setting research priorities to selecting a graduate thesis for publication and promoting research across the country.

• Magdalena M. – Capilano University, North Vancouver, BC (Co-chair)
• Shalini Sharma – Economist, Toronto, ON (Co-chair)
• Elodie Chevallier, Ph.D. – Researcher and Consultant, Montreal, QC
• Rebecca Hudson Breen – University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
• Jeff Landine – University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB
• Aziz Mimoudi – Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC
• Sofia Seer – Queen's University, Toronto, ON
• Vanita Varma, PhD – Consultant, Mississauga, ON
• Vera Ziwei Wu – Career Consultant, Kamloops, BC
• Susan Xia – Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Surrey, BC
• Ilakkiah Chandran – Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON (GSEP)

By connecting researchers and practitioners, our committee helps make career development research relevant and accessible across Canada.

Learn more about CERIC's committees: https://ceric.ca/committees/

Découvrez le Comité de recherche appliquée et universitaire 2026-2027 du CERIC.

Ce comité contribue à orienter le programme de recherche du CERIC en déterminant les besoins du Canada en matière de recherche liée à la carrière et la façon dont le CERIC peut la soutenir – de l'établissement des priorités de recherche à la sélection d'une thèse d'études supérieures aux fins de publication, en passant par la promotion de la recherche partout au pays.

Membres du comité :
• Magdalena Mot – Université Capilano, North Vancouver, C.-B. (coprésidente)
• Shalini Sharma – Économiste, Toronto, ON (coprésidente)
• Élodie Chevallier – Chercheuse et consultante, Montréal, QC
• Rebecca Hudson Breen – Université de l'Alberta, Edmonton, AB
•Jeff Landine – Université du Nouveau-Brunswick, Fredericton, N.-B.
• Aziz Mimoudi – Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC
• Sofia Seer – Université Queen's, Toronto, ON
• Vanita Varma – Experte-conseil, Mississauga, ON
• Vera Ziwei Wu – Conseillère en carrières, Kamloops, C.-B.
• Susan Xia – Université polytechnique Kwantlen, Surrey, C.-B.
• Ilakkiah Chandran – Institute of Medical Science, Université de Toronto, Toronto, ON (Programme de mobilisation des étudiants aux cycles supérieurs)

En créant des liens entre les chercheur·euse·s et les praticien·ne·s, notre comité contribue à rendre la recherche en développement de carrière pertinente et accessible partout au Canada.

En savoir plus sur les comités du CERIC : https://ceric.ca/fr/comites/

09/22/2026

Youth unemployment in Canada has reached 12.9% – so what can students and new graduates do to stand out in today's challenging job market? CERIC Board Chair Keka DasGupta joined AM800 CKLW to share practical advice for young jobseekers moving from school to work. Three key takeaways:

1. Your experience counts for more than you think. Volunteering, summer jobs and early roles, such as working in a daycare, all build real skills. The first step is recognizing them.

2. Translate those skills into what employers want. Volunteer and part-time work develop the communication, negotiation and writing skills employers look for. Name them clearly in your resume, cover letter and interviews.

3. Seek support from career development professionals. You don't have to face the job market alone. School counsellors, post-secondary career centres and alumni services can help you set direction and find opportunities.

🎧 Hear more of Keka's insights in the full conversation: https://omny.fm/shows/am-800-cklw/youth-unemployment-hits-12-9-expert-advice-for-students-and-new-graduates?utm_source=chatgpt.com

09/16/2026

Final reminder: Nominations for the Etta St. John Wileman Award for Outstanding Achievement in Career Development close October 5, 2026. Do you know a career development professional whose work has made a real difference for clients, colleagues or the field? Now's your chance to recognize them.

Submit your nomination: ceric.ca/wileman_award

Dernier rappel : les mises en candidature pour le Prix Etta St. John Wileman pour les réalisations remarquables en développement de carrière se terminent le 5 octobre 2026. Connaissez-vous un·e professionnel·le du développement de carrière dont le travail a fait une réelle différence pour ses client·e·s, ses collègues ou le domaine? C'est le moment de le·la reconnaître.

Soumettez votre mise en candidature : ceric.ca/prix_wileman

09/15/2026

CERIC Welcomes New Board of Directors for 2026/2027🌟

We're excited to announce the full CERIC Board of Directors for 2026/2027, led by our new Chair, Keka DasGupta, founder of the Art of Life-ing and Chief Marketing Advisor at Challenge Factory. Keka has volunteered with CERIC since 2017, most recently as Vice-Chair, and brings more than two decades of marketing and brand strategy leadership – plus a career story that proves her own advice: "You don't find a career; you build it."

We are proud to work with this cross-section of diverse leaders from across Canada:
• Keka DasGupta, Precision Marketing Group Inc., Toronto, ON (Chair)
• Akosua Alagaratnam, First Work, Toronto, ON (Vice-Chair)
• Meghan Lavallee, Apprenticeship Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB (Past Chair)
• Tony Botelho, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC (Secretary/Treasurer)
• Shereen Ashman, Saccae Studio Inc., Bowmanville, ON
• Michael Ford, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, BC
• Dinuka Gunaratne, Northeastern University, Vancouver, BC
• Candy Ho, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Surrey, BC
• Holly Linkert, Eastwood Collegiate Institute, Waterloo Region District School Board, Kitchener, ON
• Magdalena Mot, Capilano University, North Vancouver, BC
• Valérie Roy, AXTRA, Montreal, QC
• Donald G. Lawson, The Counselling Foundation of Canada, Toronto, ON (Honorary Director – Ex-officio)
• Riz Ibrahim, The Counselling Foundation of Canada, Toronto, ON (Executive Officer – Ex-officio)

Together, we will continue advancing career development and supporting Canada's career and employment professionals as CERIC delivers on its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan. To learn more: https://ceric.ca/2026/09/you-dont-find-a-career-you-build-it-keka-dasgupta-becomes-chair-of-ceric-board/

Le CERIC accueille son nouveau conseil d'administration pour 2026-2027🌟

C'est avec enthousiasme que nous annonçons la composition complète du conseil d'administration du CERIC pour 2026-2027, sous la présidence de notre nouvelle présidente, Keka DasGupta, fondatrice de The Art of Life-ing et conseillère principale en marketing chez Challenge Factory. Bénévole au CERIC depuis 2017, Keka a récemment occupé le poste de vice-présidente et apporte plus de vingt ans de leadership en marketing et en stratégie de marque – ainsi qu'un parcours de carrière qui illustre bien sa propre philosophie : « Une carrière ne se trouve pas, elle se bâtit. »

Nous sommes fiers de travailler aux côtés de ce groupe diversifié de leaders provenant de partout au Canada :

• Keka DasGupta, Precision Marketing Group Inc., Toronto (Ontario) (présidente)
• Akosua Alagaratnam, First Work, Toronto (Ontario) (vice-présidente)
• Meghan Lavallee, Apprenticeship Manitoba, Winnipeg (Manitoba) (ancienne présidente)
• Tony Botelho, Université de la Colombie-Britannique, Vancouver (Colombie-Britannique) (secrétaire/trésorier)
• Shereen Ashman, Saccae Studio Inc., Bowmanville (Ontario)
• Michael Ford, Université Simon Fraser, Vancouver (Colombie-Britannique)
• Dinuka Gunaratne, Université Northeastern, Vancouver (Colombie-Britannique)
• Candy Ho, Université polytechnique Kwantlen, Surrey (Colombie-Britannique)
• Holly Linkert, Eastwood Collegiate Institute, Conseil scolaire de district de la région de Waterloo, Kitchener (Ontario)
• Magdalena Mot, Université Capilano, North Vancouver (Colombie-Britannique)
• Valérie Roy, AXTRA, Montréal (Québec)
• Donald G. Lawson, The Counselling Foundation of Canada, Toronto (Ontario) (administrateur honoraire, nommé d'office)
• Riz Ibrahim, The Counselling Foundation of Canada, Toronto (Ontario) (membre exécutif, nommé d'office)

Ensemble, nous continuerons de faire progresser le développement de carrière et de soutenir les spécialistes de la carrière et de l'emploi au Canada, alors que le CERIC met en œuvre son plan stratégique 2026-2030. Pour en savoir plus : https://ceric.ca/fr/2026/09/une-carriere-ne-se-trouve-pas-elle-se-batit-keka-dasgupta-devient-presidente-du-conseil-dadministration-du-ceric/

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