Career Professionals of Canada News Feed
– 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…
Brad Whitehorn has been a member of Career Professionals of Canada since the very beginning. As a CPC board director and leader of our Digital Team, he’s now taking on the expanded role of Team Lead for our new Communications Team. Brad’s dedication to CPC was recognized with the Executive Director’s Award for Volunteerism, and he continues to bring his energy and expertise to support our community. Professionally, Brad is the associate director at CLSR Inc., which offers valuable career assessment tools, including Personality Dimensions. CPC members can log in and access exclusive affiliate discounts on some of these…
– By Sharon Graham, Founder and Chair of Career Professionals of Canada – In an age of rapid technological disruption, rising inequality, and growing calls for justice in the workplace, members of Career Professionals of Canada are more essential than ever. Our services can either reinforce outdated practices or help build a future where everyone can thrive. This isn’t just about being optimistic. It’s about being strategic, intentional, and values-driven. Through advocacy and tools, we can support both people and progress. We can integrate four guiding tenets into our everyday…
As we head into the long weekend, I would like to take a moment to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving! I also want to express my deep gratitude to our CPC members and volunteers across Canada. This community continues to inspire, uplift, and strengthen one another in so many meaningful ways. That’s something truly worth celebrating. Our members are the heart of CPC. Your energy, ideas, and generosity fuel everything we do, from events and programs to the everyday moments of connection that remind us why this work matters.…
Lori Jazvac has been an invaluable member of CPC since 2013, earning multiple Awards of Excellence and consistently giving back through her volunteer work. As a Master Certified Résumé Strategist, Career Transition Coach, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner, Lori has shared her expertise through numerous feature articles. Over the years, she has led and facilitated many of CPC’s networking discussions and webinars, becoming a trusted contributor and mentor within the community. Recently, she accepted the Team Lead role for CPC’s new Events Team, further demonstrating her commitment to supporting fellow…