Job Seekers Tips and Tricks
Find your future! Mega Job Fair returns Feb. 6
Jan. 23, 2023
“Thousands of attendees and numerous exhibitors participate in the PICS MEGA JOB FAIR, which has been connecting employers with job seekers for over 15 years! Register now to reserve your free spot, and learn more at megajobfair.ca.”
Find your future! Mega Job Fair returns Feb. 6 - Surrey Now-Leader (surreynowleader.com)
“Thousands of attendees and numerous exhibitors participate in the PICS MEGA JOB FAIR, which has been connecting employers with job seekers for over 15 years! Register now to reserve your free spot, and learn more at megajobfair.ca.”
Find your future! Mega Job Fair returns Feb. 6 - Surrey Now-Leader (surreynowleader.com)
The career competencies employers are looking for
January 16, 2023
When young people master the competencies most valued by employers, they get the jobs they want and provide employers with the talent they need – fuelling Canada’s economic engine. Nicole Stogrin (Canadian Council for Youth Prosperity) highlights three key types of competencies: behavioural, functional and leadership.
The career competencies employers are looking for - CareerWise (ceric.ca)
When young people master the competencies most valued by employers, they get the jobs they want and provide employers with the talent they need – fuelling Canada’s economic engine. Nicole Stogrin (Canadian Council for Youth Prosperity) highlights three key types of competencies: behavioural, functional and leadership.
The career competencies employers are looking for - CareerWise (ceric.ca)
How young neurodivergent professionals can succeed at work
January 9, 2023
Neurodivergent people, including those who are autistic, dyslexic or have ADHD, have much to contribute to the workplace, including innovative thinking and valuable perspective on work organization and well-being.
How young neurodivergent professionals can succeed at work (fastcompany.com)
Neurodivergent people, including those who are autistic, dyslexic or have ADHD, have much to contribute to the workplace, including innovative thinking and valuable perspective on work organization and well-being.
How young neurodivergent professionals can succeed at work (fastcompany.com)
Writing the right resume for job and scholarship applications
January 5, 2023
Not much to report on your resume just yet? No worries! Here's how to write a compelling resume for your applications!
Writing the Right Resumé for Job and Scholarship Applications - SchoolFinder.com!
Not much to report on your resume just yet? No worries! Here's how to write a compelling resume for your applications!
Writing the Right Resumé for Job and Scholarship Applications - SchoolFinder.com!
Networking as a young person in the age of COVID-19
Nov. 2022
Building and strengthening professional networks are key components of career development that many young people have not had the opportunity to develop during the pandemic. Léandre Nawej (Rideau Hall Foundation) discusses the importance of networking for youth and why bringing compassion to networking spaces is vital.
Networking as a young person in the age of COVID-19 - CareerWise (ceric.ca)
Building and strengthening professional networks are key components of career development that many young people have not had the opportunity to develop during the pandemic. Léandre Nawej (Rideau Hall Foundation) discusses the importance of networking for youth and why bringing compassion to networking spaces is vital.
Networking as a young person in the age of COVID-19 - CareerWise (ceric.ca)
Labour Market Information
StrongerBC Future Skills Grant Program
May, 2023
The StrongerBC future skills grant is open to British Columbians aged 19 years or older – regardless of financial need – and covers up to $3,500 per person for eligible short-term skills training at public post-secondary institutions.
The grant will help learners access eligible short-term skills training to further their careers, upgrade their skills and enhance their productivity, giving them access to well-paid, high opportunity occupations. Learners can choose from a growing list of more than 400 programs.
For more information, StrongerBC future skills grant | WorkBC
May, 2023
The StrongerBC future skills grant is open to British Columbians aged 19 years or older – regardless of financial need – and covers up to $3,500 per person for eligible short-term skills training at public post-secondary institutions.
The grant will help learners access eligible short-term skills training to further their careers, upgrade their skills and enhance their productivity, giving them access to well-paid, high opportunity occupations. Learners can choose from a growing list of more than 400 programs.
For more information, StrongerBC future skills grant | WorkBC
March 11, 2023
The fastest-growing jobs around the world in 2023
January 18, 2023
“Overall, we found that technology continues to be the fastest-growing field, which is consistent with trends from before the pandemic. Every one of the countries we looked at included tech among their top 10 fastest-growing roles. Core business functions — including customer success, sales development, and business development — also continued to see growth across the globe. And there’s still an increased demand, particularly in Europe, for jobs in sustainability.”
The Fastest-Growing Jobs Around the World in 2023 (linkedin.com)
“Overall, we found that technology continues to be the fastest-growing field, which is consistent with trends from before the pandemic. Every one of the countries we looked at included tech among their top 10 fastest-growing roles. Core business functions — including customer success, sales development, and business development — also continued to see growth across the globe. And there’s still an increased demand, particularly in Europe, for jobs in sustainability.”
The Fastest-Growing Jobs Around the World in 2023 (linkedin.com)
Top 15 trending jobs in Canada for 2023
January 11, 2023
What are the top trending jobs in Canada for 2023? | CTV News
What are the top trending jobs in Canada for 2023? | CTV News
Gen Z in the workplace: Embracing an uncertain future
Sept. 2022
“Diminishing returns for traditional approaches to work and career (e.g., “Pay your dues,” “You will be rewarded for hard work and dedication”), coupled with the challenges of the ongoing global pandemic (Aarts et al., 2021), have shifted notions of the meaning of career for many Gen Zers. Writer Charlie Warzel refers to this phenomenon as the development of career skepticism (Warzel, 2021).”
Gen Z in the workplace: Embracing an uncertain future - CareerWise (ceric.ca)
“Diminishing returns for traditional approaches to work and career (e.g., “Pay your dues,” “You will be rewarded for hard work and dedication”), coupled with the challenges of the ongoing global pandemic (Aarts et al., 2021), have shifted notions of the meaning of career for many Gen Zers. Writer Charlie Warzel refers to this phenomenon as the development of career skepticism (Warzel, 2021).”
Gen Z in the workplace: Embracing an uncertain future - CareerWise (ceric.ca)
Bridging the school-to-work transition for youth: Insights and learnings
Aug. 15, 2022
“The school-to-work transition – that pivotal period when a student leaves education for the labour market – is a vital process in a young person’s life. As young adults seek out their aspirations and economic independence, this crucial transition time is dually entwined with opportunity and excitement on the one hand; challenge and trepidation on the other. Yet despite significant advances in educational attainment in recent generations, the school-to-work transition remains a notoriously difficult time.”
“The school-to-work transition – that pivotal period when a student leaves education for the labour market – is a vital process in a young person’s life. As young adults seek out their aspirations and economic independence, this crucial transition time is dually entwined with opportunity and excitement on the one hand; challenge and trepidation on the other. Yet despite significant advances in educational attainment in recent generations, the school-to-work transition remains a notoriously difficult time.”
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4 Pillars for Career Development
June 23, 2022
“Of course, the reality is extremely unlikely to be like that, with both their lives and indeed our own, far more chaotic in nature and heavily influenced by chance. It’s an approach nicely encapsulated in the University of New South Wales’ Jim Bright and his colleague Robert Pryor’s work on the “chaos theory of careers”, which was documented first in research form and then in book form.”
4 Pillars For Career Development (forbes.com)
“Of course, the reality is extremely unlikely to be like that, with both their lives and indeed our own, far more chaotic in nature and heavily influenced by chance. It’s an approach nicely encapsulated in the University of New South Wales’ Jim Bright and his colleague Robert Pryor’s work on the “chaos theory of careers”, which was documented first in research form and then in book form.”
4 Pillars For Career Development (forbes.com)
Students who explore, experience and think about their futures...
2021
“Students who explore, experience and think about their futures in work often experience lower levels of unemployment, receive higher wages and are happier in their careers as adults. Beneficial results are found in relation to both students who continue to tertiary education and those who enter the labour market directly from school.”
how-youth-explore-experience-think-about-their-future-new-look-effective-career-guidance.pdf (cica.org.au)
“Students who explore, experience and think about their futures in work often experience lower levels of unemployment, receive higher wages and are happier in their careers as adults. Beneficial results are found in relation to both students who continue to tertiary education and those who enter the labour market directly from school.”
how-youth-explore-experience-think-about-their-future-new-look-effective-career-guidance.pdf (cica.org.au)
The Workplace is Dynamic
2021
“The workplace is dynamic and is in constant motion and change. Knowledge is always changing and shifting. Material that students learn in their first year of university may have changed significantly by the third year of their program. Similarly, many of the top in demand jobs today did not exist 10 years ago. Students are being prepared for jobs that do not exist yet, using technologies that are still being invented to solve problems we do not know yet. Instead of focusing on acquiring a job that may or may not exist by the time youth enter the workforce, focusing on supporting youth to navigate the challenges may be more sustaining.”
The Workplace is Dynamic - Connecting Career Development and Mental Health (ccdmhy.ca)
“The workplace is dynamic and is in constant motion and change. Knowledge is always changing and shifting. Material that students learn in their first year of university may have changed significantly by the third year of their program. Similarly, many of the top in demand jobs today did not exist 10 years ago. Students are being prepared for jobs that do not exist yet, using technologies that are still being invented to solve problems we do not know yet. Instead of focusing on acquiring a job that may or may not exist by the time youth enter the workforce, focusing on supporting youth to navigate the challenges may be more sustaining.”
The Workplace is Dynamic - Connecting Career Development and Mental Health (ccdmhy.ca)
National Conversation on the Future of Work
Nov. 26, 2018
This documentary showcases the hopes, fears and ideas Canada's employment services and career development professionals have for the Future of Work. More than 1000 participants kicked off Challenge Factory's ongoing National Conversation on the Future of Work. This film is part of a professional development program, with a companion conversation guide to spark meaningful future-focused discussion on issues related to employment, jobs, skills and careers in workplaces across Canada. You can find the guide at http://challengefactory.ca/nationalco....
This project was supported by the Ontario Centre for Workforce Innovation, a project of Ryerson University, with partial support from the Ontario government and the Government of Canada.
National Conversation on the Future of Work | Challenge Factory - YouTube
This documentary showcases the hopes, fears and ideas Canada's employment services and career development professionals have for the Future of Work. More than 1000 participants kicked off Challenge Factory's ongoing National Conversation on the Future of Work. This film is part of a professional development program, with a companion conversation guide to spark meaningful future-focused discussion on issues related to employment, jobs, skills and careers in workplaces across Canada. You can find the guide at http://challengefactory.ca/nationalco....
This project was supported by the Ontario Centre for Workforce Innovation, a project of Ryerson University, with partial support from the Ontario government and the Government of Canada.
National Conversation on the Future of Work | Challenge Factory - YouTube
Scholarships
CanGap PodCasts
Dec. 30, 2022
2 HOT Podcast Episodes Scholarships, Scholarships, Scholarships. Our last 2 episodes have been all about scholarships - One with Janet MacDonals from MycampusGPS, the scholarship expert and one with Logan Bright from Scholarships Canada. If you have folks who are looking for some financial support, these are a must-listen (especially if they are also looking at taking a gap year!)
The Gap Year Podcast | CanGap Association
2 HOT Podcast Episodes Scholarships, Scholarships, Scholarships. Our last 2 episodes have been all about scholarships - One with Janet MacDonals from MycampusGPS, the scholarship expert and one with Logan Bright from Scholarships Canada. If you have folks who are looking for some financial support, these are a must-listen (especially if they are also looking at taking a gap year!)
The Gap Year Podcast | CanGap Association
How to spot and avoid scholarship scams
July 26, 2022
Scholarship scams take advantage of students looking to help fund their education. We reveal how to spot and avoid common scholarship scams, as well as what to do if you've been caught out by one.
Scholarship Scams: What they are and how to avoid them (comparitech.com)
Scholarship scams take advantage of students looking to help fund their education. We reveal how to spot and avoid common scholarship scams, as well as what to do if you've been caught out by one.
Scholarship Scams: What they are and how to avoid them (comparitech.com)
Local News Stories
Congratulations to KP Regional Winners in the Skilled Canada Competition!
Electronics
Gold: Ayden Meinhardt – Kwantlen Park Secondary
Silver: Mark Ordinario – Kwantlen Park Secondary
Bronze: Kavish Arora – Kwantlen Park Secondary
Surrey and White Rock students bring 36 medals home from regional skills competition (surreyschools.ca)
Gold: Ayden Meinhardt – Kwantlen Park Secondary
Silver: Mark Ordinario – Kwantlen Park Secondary
Bronze: Kavish Arora – Kwantlen Park Secondary
Surrey and White Rock students bring 36 medals home from regional skills competition (surreyschools.ca)
Roll out the red carpet: Surrey students showcase filmmaking talent
Surrey Film Academcy Students Awarded Film School Training
Nine ‘Oscar’ winners from this summer’s film academy were awarded free program admissions from the Vancouver Academy of Dramatic Arts (VADA) and Vancouver Film School (VFS). Read the full story here: Surrey film academy students awarded film school training (surreyschools.ca)
Post-Secondary Tips and Tricks
Top 8 Questions to Ask When Considering Studying Abroad
January 21, 2023
Are you thinking of studying abroad? Here are 8 questions to help you discover your best options.
Top 8 Questions to Ask When Considering Studying Abroad - SchoolFinder.com!
Are you thinking of studying abroad? Here are 8 questions to help you discover your best options.
Top 8 Questions to Ask When Considering Studying Abroad - SchoolFinder.com!
Time Management 101
January 16, 2023
Learning to use your time more effectively can make all the difference in university.
Time Management 101 - SchoolFinder.com!
Learning to use your time more effectively can make all the difference in university.
Time Management 101 - SchoolFinder.com!
Taking a GAP Year Could Be the Antidote to Students' Experience Deficit
Oct. 2022
This experiential learning opportunity can help students broaden their horizons after two years of pandemic learning.
Taking a gap year could be the antidote to students’ experience deficit - CERIC
This experiential learning opportunity can help students broaden their horizons after two years of pandemic learning.
Taking a gap year could be the antidote to students’ experience deficit - CERIC
7 tips for students moving away from home for post-secondary
January 12, 2022
7 tips for university students moving away from home for the first time | Vancouver Island University | Canada (viu.ca)
7 tips for university students moving away from home for the first time | Vancouver Island University | Canada (viu.ca)