With strong demand for computing graduates in Canada and rapid changes in technology, the third edition of CERIC’s Computing Careers & Disciplines: A Quick Guide for Prospective Students and Career Advisors offers timely guidance for those supporting students in exploring technology careers.
In this
Familiarize yourself with the newest ACM computing specializations (cybersecurity, data science), as well as emerging subdisciplines such as artificial intelligence
Understand computing careers, their myths and lifestyle
Identify the kind of computing jobs and education pathways currently available for students
Help students make decisions that align with their values, interests and skills
And much more!
This recorded webinar was hosted live in spring 2025 and continues to offer valuable insights to career professionals. It draws on the updated, CERIC-published book Computing Careers & Disciplines: A Quick Guide for Prospective Students and Career Advisors.
• 1 hour-long recorded webinar to learn at your own pace
• A downloadable certificate upon completion
Prof. Randy Connolly has been teaching at Mount Royal University since 1997. He is the author of three textbooks, the most recent of which is Fundamentals of Web Development, Third Edition, which is used by thousands of students at over 100 universities worldwide. He has also authored over 50 peer-reviewed papers and given over 20 international research presentations. He is Editor-in-Chief for ACM Inroads magazine and on the editorial boards for ACM Transactions on Computing Education.
Dr. Janet Miller is a counselling psychologist with expertise in mental health, leadership, and post-secondary student success. In addition to working at Mount Royal University for 20+ years (as a counsellor, chair, full professor and chair support co–ordinator), Janet is an accomplished author and keynote speaker, Adjunct Professor with UCalgary, Editor of Kaleidoscope (national newsletter for counselling psychologists), and a Certified Trainer with the Centre for Suicide Prevention. Her popular book You@theU (UBC Press) aims to support students entering their first year of university.
Dr. Faith-Michael Uzoka has taught Computer Science and Information Systems at various universities since 1992. He is a Full Professor (Computing) and Research Development Officer at Mount Royal University, Calgary; and has served as Adjunct Professor in a number of universities. Michael enjoys research and innovation and has published extensively in the following areas: medical information systems, multi-criteria decision support systems, computing personnel and disciplinary studies, technology adoption and innovation. He is on the editorial board/ program committees of several computing journals and conferences. He was a Canadian Commonwealth Scholar and a Carnegie African Diaspora Fellow.
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.
