CERIC

03/05/2026

⏳ Only 3 spots left for our March cohort! Registration closes Monday, March 9.

Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e9EvC887

Build skills you can put into practice right away.

Developed in partnership with the CASE - Canadian Association for Supported Employment (CASE), our 6-week Certificate Program, An Intersectional Approach to Supporting Career Development, supports career development practitioners, employment counsellors and HR leaders in delivering equity-informed services.

Strengthen your ability to address workplace barriers and work effectively with BIPOC-D communities.

The March cohort runs March 16–April 26. Registration closes March 9. Additional 2026 dates are available.

Learn more and explore cohort options: https://us2.campaign-archive.com/?e=[UNIQID]&u=9550ea692447259d38e0bcf4a&id=047bed574f

03/04/2026

Two new 2026 national reports from the National ISET Gathering are now available.

These publications provide insights into Indigenous learner success and the evolving landscape of Canada’s workforce.

Empowering the Next Generation: A Closer Look at Indigenous Learner Success examines practical pathways toward reconciliation through educational equity and improved outcomes in post-secondary institutions.

State of the National Workforce 2026: Strategic Analysis and Sectoral Demand explores sectoral pressures, emerging occupations and the role Indigenous people play in Canada’s future labour force growth.

CERIC was pleased to support the National ISET Gathering as a lead-in to Cannexus, creating space for dialogue among Indigenous Skills and Employment Training agreement holders, sector leaders, policymakers and career development professionals. Thanks to all of the participants and partners involved.

Access the full reports:

🔗 https://www.isetnationalhub.com/reports/empowering-the-next-generation-a-closer-look-at-indigenous-learner-success

🔗 https://www.isetnationalhub.com/reports/state-of-the-national-workforce-2026-strategic-analysis-and-sectoral-demand

03/02/2026

L’appel hiver/printemps du CERIC à propositions de projets de recherche et d’apprentissage est maintenant ouvert. Nous invitons les individus et les organisations de divers secteurs à soumettre leur candidature pour des projets répondant aux besoins émergents et aux domaines prioritaires en développement de carrière.

Le financement appuie des initiatives qui renforcent la base de données probantes et produisent des outils pratiques afin d’améliorer l’exploration de carrière, la prise de décision et les services offerts dans divers contextes.

Date limite pour soumettre une demande : 27 mars 2026 à 17 h (HE)

Les domaines prioritaires comprennent :
💡 La pratique en développement de carrière ayant un impact social et économique
💡 L’impact des services d’orientation sur les politiques et les programmes
💡 Les théories émergentes et les modèles de services en développement de carrière
💡 L’évolution du rôle des professionnel·le·s du développement de carrière

Consultez tous les détails dans notre plus récente infolettre :
https://lnkd.in/eWtjWDva

03/02/2026

CERIC’s Winter/Spring call for research and learning project proposals is now open. We welcome applications from individuals and organizations across sectors whose work addresses emerging needs and priority areas in career development.

Funding supports initiatives that strengthen the evidence base and produce practical tools to enhance career exploration, decision-making and services across diverse contexts.

Deadline to apply: March 27, 2026 at 5:00 pm ET

Priority areas include:
💡 Career practice with social and economic impact
💡 Impact of career services on policy and programs
💡 Emerging career development theories and service models
💡 The evolving role of career development professionals

Read the full details in our latest newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eY8fddif

02/25/2026

Register for CERIC’s Spring Learning Season!

Join 224 of your peers who have already registered to build practical skills they can apply immediately. A newly added FREE webinar offers another opportunity to engage.

This lineup of expert-led webinars and programs is designed to strengthen your impact as a career development professional – from LinkedIn strategy and AI to career mindsets and game-based practice.

Join live webinars featuring:

👉 Lisa Taylor, CCDP and Carli Fink, CCDP – Why Career Development Fails in Organizations Without Infrastructure | Monday, April 20

👉 Mark Patterson – The AI Revolution: Guiding Careers in a Transformed World | Tuesdays, March 31 & April 7

👉 Michelle Schafer – LinkedIn Has Changed – Has Your Coaching? | Wednesdays, April 1, 8 & 15

👉 JP Michel and Keka DasGupta – Challenging Career Myths, Beliefs and Mindsets (Free webinar) | Friday, April 10

👉 Anna Boltenko, PhD, PCC, CCS – The Playful Shift: Reimagining Career Growth Through Game-Based Practice | Tuesdays, April 14, 21 & 28

You can also explore additional learning opportunities this season, including CERIC’s 6-week certificate program with the CASE - Canadian Association for Supported Employment, An Intersectional Approach to Supporting Career Development, as well as online courses and 16 on-demand webinars in CERIC’s Learning Hub.

Registration for our March cohort closes on March 9. Only 5 spots left!

Read more: https://lnkd.in/gPrhiz3V
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02/18/2026

Build skills you can put into practice right away.

Developed in partnership with the CASE - Canadian Association for Supported Employment (CASE), our 6-week Certificate Program, An Intersectional Approach to Supporting Career Development, supports career development practitioners, employment counsellors and HR leaders in delivering equity-informed services.

Strengthen your ability to address workplace barriers and work effectively with BIPOC-D communities.

The March cohort runs March 16–April 26. Registration closes March 9. Additional 2026 dates are available.

Learn more and explore cohort options: https://us2.campaign-archive.com/?e=[UNIQID]&u=9550ea692447259d38e0bcf4a&id=047bed574f

02/13/2026

Cannexus26 a réuni plus de 1 600 professionnel·les du développement de carrière de partout au Canada et d’ailleurs pendant trois jours d’apprentissage, de réflexion et de connexion.

Des allocutions aux séances pratiques qui ont renforcé les pratiques et suscité de nouvelles idées, cette 20e année marquante a mis en lumière l’impact grandissant du développement de carrière. En présentiel et en virtuel, les délégué·es ont échangé avec leurs pairs, découvert de nouvelles ressources et célébré deux décennies de progrès dans le domaine.

⭐ Consultez le bilan de Cannexus26 pour découvrir les faits saillants, les photos, les résultats du sondage et plus encore : https://us2.campaign-archive.com/?e=[UNIQID]&u=9550ea692447259d38e0bcf4a&id=2ea4cfc126

02/13/2026

Cannexus26 brought together more than 1,600 career development professionals from across Canada and beyond for three days of learning, reflection and connection.

From keynotes to practical sessions that strengthened practice and sparked new ideas, this milestone 20th year highlighted the growing impact of career development. In person and virtually, delegates connected with peers, discovered new resources and celebrated two decades of advancing the field.

⭐ Take a look at the Cannexus26 Wrap-Up for highlights, photos, survey results and more: https://us2.campaign-archive.com/?e=[UNIQID]&u=9550ea692447259d38e0bcf4a&id=1dfbb04b19

02/11/2026

CERIC’s Spring Learning Season is here!

This lineup of expert-led webinars and programs is designed to strengthen your impact as a career development professional – from LinkedIn strategy and AI to career mindsets and game-based practice.

Join live webinars featuring:

👉 Mark Patterson – The AI Revolution: Guiding Careers in a Transformed World | Tuesdays, March 31 & April 7

👉 Michelle Schafer – LinkedIn Has Changed – Has Your Coaching? | Wednesdays, April 1, 8 & 15

👉 JP Michel and Keka DasGupta – Challenging Career Myths, Beliefs and Mindsets (Free webinar) | Friday, April 10

👉 Anna Boltenko – The Playful Shift: Reimagining Career Growth Through Game-Based Practice | Tuesdays, April 14, 21 & 28

You can also explore additional learning opportunities this season, including CERIC’s 6-week certificate program with the Canadian Association for Supported Employment (CASE), An Intersectional Approach to Supporting Career Development, as well as online courses and 16 on-demand webinars in CERIC’s Learning Hub. Ignite Motivation is a 1-hour, self-paced course offering practical, evidence-based strategies to strengthen motivation for both practitioners and clients.

⭐ Watch for more Spring Learning Season offerings to be announced soon!

Read more: https://us2.campaign-archive.com/?e=[UNIQID]&u=9550ea692447259d38e0bcf4a&id=466010f2ff

02/10/2026

What shifts when we return to Cannexus at different moments in a career?

For some, Cannexus is a first step into the field. For others, it’s a place to reconnect, reflect or see familiar work through a new lens. Returning at different stages can change what stands out, which conversations resonate and how learning is carried back into practice.

This reflection considers how professional growth, confidence and perspective evolve over time – and how gatherings like Cannexus can meet career professionals where they are, not where they’re expected to be.

Read more on CareerWise:
https://careerwise.ceric.ca/2026/02/10/what-changes-when-we-return-to-cannexus-at-different-moments-in-a-career/

02/09/2026

Want a weekly scan of the latest developments in career services?

CareerWise Weekly curates new research, practice-informed articles and resources you can use right away. It’s free, practitioner-focused and designed for busy professionals.

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02/06/2026

The Canadian Journal of Career Development (Vol. 25, Issue 1) is now available.

This issue features peer-reviewed research on career development across diverse populations and settings, including young people with autism, racialized lawyers, rural career realities, identity transitions and approaches to supporting better career decisions.

Research articles include:

👉 How do Gender Issues Mark the Career Paths of Canadian Service Sector Employees in a Digital Transformation Context, Émilie Giguère, Mireille Sirois Gagné🏳️‍🌈, Jade Avoine, c.o., Marceline Bangaly

👉 Adaptation of an Anxiety Prevention Program for Young People with Autism in School Settings When Faced With Career Choices (abstract in English, full article in French), Audrey Dupuis, Audrey Lachance, Ph.D., c.o., Zachary-rancourt Tremblay, Patricia Dionne, c.o., Virginie Abat-Roy, Ph.D.

👉 Career Wellbeing Among Racialized Lawyers in Canadian Law Firms, E. Kate Amato, Charles Chen

👉 Navigating Multiple Careers: Enhancing Vocational Well-Being in Moonlighters, Charles P. Chen, Yiyuan Zhang

👉 Rural Realities: Bridging the Diversity Disconnect & Supporting Inclusion in Challenging Contexts, Cassie Taylor, Roberta Borgen, Desiree Carlson, Madeleine Warkentin, Emily White

👉 Who am I as a Future Professional? Examining Professional Identity Status Across Demographics in STEMM Undergraduates, Cameron Bechard, Tamra Legron-Rodriguez, Ph. D., Nicole Lapeyrouse, Ph.D.

👉 From Options to Choices: Helping Clients Make Better Career Decisions, Itamar Gati, Michal Slama

Practitioners & community practices:

👉 Navigating Identity Transition from Counsellor-to-Counsellor Educator: Challenges and Opportunities, Rosina Mete, Cindi Saj

👉 Exploring Non-University Doctoral Alternatives for Scholar-Practitioners: An Autoethnographic Account, Kieron Chadwick MSc, PgDHE, CMgr FCMI, FHEA, CMBE

📖 Read the full issue: https://cjcd-rcdc.ceric.ca