Career Professionals of Canada News Feed
– By Sharon Graham, Founder and Chair of Career Professionals of Canada – Immigration is woven into Canada’s success story. It is the engine that keeps our workforce strong, our communities vibrant, and our economy thriving. Newcomers share a common arc of arrival, rejection, and renewal, and when Canada keeps its doors open and provides real support, remarkable things happen. I know this from lived experience: I arrived from Pakistan as a child, grew up here, and now stand as a proud Canadian citizen who has contributed to our labour…
Remembrance Day is commemorated every year on November 11th. The poppy serves as a symbol of sacrifice and a visual pledge to never forget the fallen. On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we observe two minutes of silence to honour and pay tribute to the members of our armed forces who died in service to Canada. November 11, 2025, 11:00 am
Barb Penney found a home with Career Professionals of Canada (CPC). She became a CPC member after her research uncovered that CPC members were leading the Canadian career development profession. Barb wanted top-tier skills and enrolled in every CPC learning opportunity available. She completed courses, received certifications, and won awards that validate her expertise today. More importantly, through active volunteering she built a friendly and supportive network of professional allies across the country. Operating her own business Winning Resumes Career Solutions, Barb works with people ready to pursue new roles…
– By Carol Brochu, CCDP, CHRL, CWS – Although National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) came to a close at the end of October, the event prompts us to reflect and keep the conversation going. It’s an opportune time to delve deeper and talk about how we see ourselves. Written from a neurodivergent perspective, this reflection invites all of us to consider the power of self-perception and the quiet barriers that shape our work lives. For many of us, the hardest barriers aren’t physical—they’re the stories we’ve been told about…
Work and life are intertwined, yet finding balance remains a challenge for many professionals. Enter the Certified Work-Life Strategist (CWS) program from Career Professionals of Canada. This is a work-life coaching certification designed to empower you with the knowledge, skills, and credibility to guide individuals and organizations toward a healthier, more balanced approach to work. When it comes to keeping current, CPC is always a step ahead. Our work-life coaching program will help you enable clients to create sustainable and resilient careers in the new world of work. Why Certification in…
Kamee Gilmore is an award-winning résumé writer, personal brand strategist, and 8x certified career professional who helps individuals uncover their unique value, reclaim confidence, and build purpose-driven careers. As Founder & CEO of Paradigm Solutions | PRCS Canada, she partners with students, professionals, and executives across North America to craft transformative career marketing tools that blend strategy, storytelling, and authenticity. A proud Career Professionals of Canada (CPC) member since 2016, Kamee has earned multiple Awards of Excellence and now serves as an Awards Adjudicator and Certification Assessor, contributing to high…