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ABC Life Literacy Canada is a national charitable organization that champions literacy by empowering adult learners, raising awareness, and supporting the adult learning sector. The organization develops and supports the use of foundational learning materials and helps to build the capacity of the sector by convening and connecting the adult literacy community and advocating for skills programming. ABC Life Literacy Canada envisions a Canada where everyone has the skills and opportunities to fully participate in learning, life, and work. ABC Connect for Learning offers free digital literacy programming ABC Connect…
Continuous learning, or ongoing learning, is the process of acquiring new skills and knowledge on an ongoing basis. It is essential for jobseekers who want to stay competitive and relevant in the changing labour market. In this blog post, we will share some of the benefits of continuous learning for jobseekers and some of the ways that career development practitioners can support them in their learning journey. Five Benefits of Continuous Learning for Jobseekers Continuous learning allows jobseekers and employees to adapt to the changing needs and expectations of their…
Career professionals are not exempt from the universal truth that learning is a lifelong journey. Even for seasoned professionals well into their careers, there is always room for growth and development. In a rapidly changing professional landscape, adaptability and continuous learning become more critical than ever. This article explores how career professionals can unleash their full potential by continuing to develop late into their careers. Embrace a Growth Mindset The foundation of late-career development is adopting a growth mindset. Understand that your skills and knowledge can continually expand and evolve.…
Ayesha Bhikha is a program management professional with 23+ years of progressive experience in the Canadian and international not-for-profit and corporate sectors. She specializes in program, accreditation, internal audit, and human resources management. Her educational qualifications extend to finance and accounting, project management, human resources management, and psychology, and includes a Master of Education in Educational Leadership. Ayesha’s professional journey in Canada has been exclusive to the not-for-profit sector. As the Director of Career & Women’s Services at Achēv, Ayesha provides strategic leadership and direction to a diverse portfolio of programs designed to…
Christina Larke has over 10 years of experience helping individuals from a variety of different backgrounds on their employment journeys. Christina started her career at a community non-profit organization, helping adults with barriers to employment find meaningful work. From there, she moved into her current role as a Career Services Consultant at Fanshawe College, where she helps post-secondary students prepare to enter the workforce. She has completed a Bachelor of Arts from Western University as well as the Career Development Practitioner Certification from Conestoga College. An accomplishment that she is proud…
Sarah Dodeen is an accomplished HR and talent acquisition professional, known for her extensive experience and expertise in the field. Her skill was recognized in 2022 when she was named a Top Recruiter award winner for both Canada and Toronto. With over 16 years of work in international NGOs, UN agencies, and the private sector, Sarah has established herself as a figure in career coaching, talent acquisition, and personal branding. Throughout her career, she has excelled in areas such as career coaching, career mentoring, talent acquisition, recruitment, résumé writing, and…