Much of Canada’s career development field is not visible or known to Canadians and policymakers. Without a comprehensive evidence base that identifies who does the important work of career development across the country, the field cannot grow to meet evolving challenges.
In light of this, CERIC funded Challenge Factory to undertake a research project to identify the size and membership of Canada’s career development sector. The resulting first-of-its-kind report, Hidden Sector, Hidden Talent: Mapping Canada’s Career Development Sector, reveals the full scope of the people and systems providing career services to Canadians.
In this free recorded webinar, learn about key project findings – what we now know about who delivers career services in Canada. Hear perspectives on the findings from key interestholders such as government officials, industry leaders and practitioner communities.
Learn about the Hidden Sector, Hidden Talent body of evidence and what we now know about career development in Canada
Pick up tips for how to use the research in your own community-building and advocacy work
Consider how different members of the sector engage with each other
Gain insights into how to strengthen key ties across the sector
And much more!
This recorded webinar originally ran in 2024 and continues to offer valuable insights to career professionals. It was informed by a research project led by Challenge Factory and the Canadian Career Development Foundation (CCDF) to scope and map who is providing career services across Canada. Download the report: Hidden Sector, Hidden Talent: Mapping Canada’s Career Development Sector.
• 1, hour-long recorded webinar to learn at your own pace
• A downloadable certificate upon completion
Lisa Taylor is an author, entrepreneur, consultant, volunteer and community leader focused on making sense of the changing world of work. She is the President of Challenge Factory and lives in Toronto. Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn.
Taryn Blanchard has a PhD in anthropology and works on human-based research projects that use applied methods and multi-disciplinary collaboration. She is Challenge Factory’s Head of Research. Connect with Taryn on LinkedIn.
CERIC is a charitable organization that is dedicated to the advancement of education, research and advocacy in career counselling and development. We fund projects and provide innovative resources and learning opportunities that build the knowledge and skills of diverse career and employment professionals.
