May 17, 2011
by Cameron Dearlove
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There is some positive news today for Internationally Trained Individuals (ITIs) and career practitioners familiar with the ITAR. ITAR stands for International Trade in Arms Regulations, and is a U.S. provision which has restricted access to employment with Canadian employers contracted … Continue reading
May 12, 2011
by Cameron Dearlove
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Front-line employment resource work gives you an interesting perspective on the labour market. One learns very quickly that the labour market is far more competitive and, unfortunately, more brutal than at first glance. Stories abound of unfair treatment and termination and … Continue reading
May 12, 2011
by Cameron Dearlove
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I’ve recently started volunteering with a unique program which seeks to bridge the divide in educational attainment between northern and southern Canadian youth. Following a mentorship model, professionals sign up to be matched with a youth in Yukon or Nunavut … Continue reading
May 10, 2011
by Cameron Dearlove
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It seems that the (wonderful) Alternatives Journal and greenpages.ca have launched an online directory/resource guide for students interested in green careers. The site is called “The Green Student” and links students to environmental programs at universities throughout Canada. Perspective students … Continue reading
May 10, 2011
by Cameron Dearlove
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There’s a sad truth about Ontario’s labour market that many job-seekers don’t want to hear: many employers can’t find suitable candidates for their positions. Particularly in communities that have undergone enourmous changes in the labour market (such as Waterloo Region, … Continue reading