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Canada’s Budget 2025 sends a clear signal; the federal government wants to strengthen skills, support transitions, and increase access to good work. For not-for-profit (NFP) career services, the budget offers meaningful opportunities, but it comes with practical caveats. The programs announced can help your clients, grow your service offerings, and build partnerships. Details are still being finalized, of course, and many programs will not launch until 2026 or beyond—and competition will be strong. Below is a practical, action-oriented guide that explains the major measures and why they matter for your…
– By Adrienne Tom, MCRS, CES, CCS, CIS, CRS, CERM – There are many reasons why Career Professionals of Canada (CPC) has grown to be our national career development association! Read on to learn why CPC membership delivers a high return on investment. Career Professionals of Canada attracts professionals from coast-to-coast-to-coast. Are you a current member? If not, we encourage you to learn more about the enormous benefits that this member-run, volunteer-driven social enterprise offers career pros. Just a Few of the Benefits of CPC Membership A variety of programs…
At Career Professionals of Canada (CPC), we often reflect on what makes our association so unique. The answer is simple; it’s the people. Beyond our caring and sharing community, CPC thrives on deep collaboration and volunteerism. From the very beginning, career professionals across Canada have united to raise the standards of our field and support each other’s success. Our Longstanding History of Certifying Canadian Career Development Professionals When CPC was founded in 2004 by Sharon Graham, one of her first major initiatives was creating a national certification program. Sharon brought…
Your clients have polished their LinkedIn profiles—now what? In this powerful follow-up to our LinkedIn profile workshop, you will discover how to transform a static profile into a proactive career tool that opens doors, builds meaningful connections, and gets results. Join us on October 21, 2025. What You’ll Learn ✔ How to identify and connect with high-value targets such as recruiters, decision-makers, and influencers✔ The Alumni Power Play—why alumni are more likely to respond and how to engage them effectively✔ “Where Are They Now?”—networking strategies to reignite old connections and…
Excellence in Career Development | Career Development Professional Certificate Programs CDP: Career Development Practitioner | Career Development Professional | Career Development Program CCDP: Certified Career Development Practitioner | Certified Career Development Professional What is a Career Development Practitioner? CDP: Career Development Practitioner | Career Development Professional The Canadian field of career development is both diverse and fascinating. Practitioners specialize in many areas, including employment consulting, career coaching, résumé writing, job development, personal branding, and more. Career Development Practitioners work across not-for-profit, academic, government, and private sectors. They may be found…
–By Sharon Graham, Founder and Chair of Career Professionals of Canada – Career professionals serve as sounding boards for individuals navigating complex decisions in uncertain times. Clients rely on us not only for practical support, but also for credible insight into the ever-changing labour market and to help them navigate misinformation. That’s why it’s more important than ever to understand how misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation can affect career decisions. Understanding the Landscape: What We’re Up Against What is Misinformation? Misinformation is false or misleading information that is shared without intent…