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Edwyna Laughton is a highly qualified professional with a range of certifications, including Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP), Certified Career Strategist (CCS), Certified Employment Strategist (CES), and Certified Résumé Strategist (CRS). With over 20 years of experience in employment counselling and academic support, she has made significant contributions to post-secondary education at Sheridan College. Throughout her career, Edwyna has supported students, graduates, apprentices, newcomers, and clients facing multiple barriers to employment in successfully transitioning to the workforce. In recognition of her exceptional skills and dedication, Edwyna received an honourable mention from CPC…
Avalon Purdie is an Employment Specialist at Stride, a non-profit employment service provider specializing in supporting clients struggling with addictions and mental health. Combining psychotherapeutic and employment counselling techniques, Avalon prepares individuals for long-term skills development, self-mastery, and success in the workplace and in life. As a CPC member and a dedicated learner, she has been able to increase her career development competencies and share best practices with clients. Avalon has contributed to the advancement of successful vocational skills development programs within correctional institutions, community landscaping work programs, and region-specific…
Jean D’Souza is a seasoned career development professional profoundly committed to helping students thrive in the Canadian job market. Currently serving as a Career Services and Coop Advisor at Northeastern University, Jean conducts career-focused workshops and delivers personalized one-on-one career coaching to a diverse range of individuals. Her illustrious career has spanned prestigious institutions and community organizations, allowing her to leverage extensive experience in both higher education and social services. As a Certified Career Strategist, Jean equips her clients with the latest and most effective career development strategies. Her dedication and…
Phuong Tran decided to immigrate to Canada three years ago and has successfully secured meaningful work. For some people, having a job in this country is no big deal but it’s a huge success to immigrants like Phuong. She is even more proud that she is serving new immigrants in their settlement process. She profoundly understands the struggle and confusion of finding a job, getting the kids to school/daycare, obtaining new skills to integrate into their new life, etc. Phuong wanted to pursue her life counselling/coaching career precisely to help more people achieve…
Sydney Ducharme is a third-generation career development practitioner who currently works in her family business, Career Assistance Network, in Alberta. As a Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP), Certified Résumé Strategist (CRS), and Certified Interview Strategist (CIS), she has worked hard to develop her skillset in meaningful ways that support holistic client care. In addition, Sydney has a Business Administration degree and has recently developed a training program that helps individuals target entry level financial services jobs. Outside of work, Sydney is a self-published fiction author, which is her proudest accomplishment to date. CPC…
Paula Hayes is a consummate professional with over twenty years of experience in the non-profit and employment services industry. Paula currently works with Easter Seals, Newfoundland and Labrador, where she is the Director of Employment and Educational Services. She has been instrumental in the continued growth of her department, and proudly leads a dedicated team in developing and implementing programs that support individuals with disabilities to obtain employment or post-secondary training. Paula builds lasting relationships with key stakeholders and is an accomplished proposal writer. Recently, she secured multi-year government funds to continue to…