Career Professionals of Canada News Feed
The article from CBC highlights the struggles young people in Canada. Statistics Canada reports youth employment rates have dropped to their lowest levels since 1998, outside of the pandemic years, with declines concentrated in sectors such as retail, hospitality, and food services, which traditionally employ young workers. Experts point to pandemic-driven shifts in the labour market and economic uncertainty, such as tariffs, as reasons employers are cutting back or pausing hiring. This leaves youth in a frustrating cycle, unable to gain experience because they are not hired, but overlooked for…
-By Sharon Graham, founder and chair of Career Professionals of Canada. – Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the global job market, and Canada stands at a pivotal crossroads. While we’ve made significant strides in AI research and talent development, the challenge now lies in effectively preparing our workforce for the changes ahead. In a recent Axios interview, Dario Amodei, CEO of the AI company Anthropic, warned that AI could eliminate up to 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs within the next five years, potentially leading to unemployment rates of 10…
In my twenties, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. I wasn’t driven by a clear purpose or a strategic career plan. I fell into a temp job at an IT firm, just looking to make ends meet, and somehow I stayed. Over time, I found my way into the marketing department, and eventually, I was running marketing and communications for North America. But if I’m honest, it wasn’t a conscious career choice. It was happenstance. I let the current take me where it wanted…
–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…
– By Lama Shaath, CCS, CWS – As career development practitioners, coaches, leaders, and service providers, we accompany others through some of the most tender and transformative moments of their lives—navigating change, identity, uncertainty, loss, and renewal. But in the act of giving so much, we often forget to turn inward. Self-care has become a cultural buzzword, often associated with spa days and time off. But in our field, it’s far more than that—it’s a professional, ethical, and spiritual necessity. It is the very foundation that allows us to serve…
In a world where change is constant and innovation is the norm, the key to staying relevant and fulfilled, both personally and professionally, is lifelong learning. I’ve built my entire career on this truth. My professional journey began in information technology, where I was fortunate to have access to a wealth of free training. I took full advantage of every opportunity, soaking up everything from software certifications to leadership development. One of the most impactful experiences during that time was completing the Harvard Managed Mentor program, where I focused on…