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– 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…
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…
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…
November is Canada Career Month; a perfect time to celebrate the incredible work career development professionals do every day. We’ve got a very special meeting set for you! We’re inviting CPC members to a One-Question Networking Discussion that will set the tone for the year ahead. This will be a relaxed and welcoming session where we will meet virtually, connect with fellow CPC members, and share ideas and plans for the upcoming year. You might even take part in a fun activity or game! Get Social! One-Question Networking Discussion 📅 November 20, 2025 | 1:00pm ET…
– By Sharon Graham, Founder and Chair of Career Professionals of Canada – Young Canadians are entering the workforce carrying unprecedented levels of anxiety, comparison pressure, and digital fatigue. Jonathan Haidt’s new book, The Anxious Generation shows that depression and self-harm among teens spiked soon after smartphones and social media went mainstream. The multiple Emmy Award winning Netflix docuseries Adolescence puts real faces on this issue, following youth who feel permanently “on display” and chronically anxious. Those same young people are now entering colleges, apprenticeships, and first jobs. As career…