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Usunier, Marc R. – Canadian Journal of Higher Education, 2022
Despite the critical role academic deans play in the leadership and success of universities, most of what we know about the Canadian deanship we know from an institutional perspective, including our understanding of the recruitment and selection process. The findings presented in this article will facilitate a better understanding of how the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Deans, Personnel Selection, Recruitment
Norris, Meghan E.; Herrewynen, Megan R. V. – Canadian Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 2023
Are students ready for jobs when it comes time to graduation? This is a common question, and one that is often addressed in the media (e.g., Collie, 2019). Despite psychology being one of the most popular degree plans for undergraduate students (e.g., Higher Education Research Institute, 2008), many students in undergraduate psychology programs…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Career Readiness, Career Exploration, Psychology
Cardona, Manuel Salamanca; Choudry, Aziz – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2019
This chapter addresses learning and nonformal education in the course of organizing migrant and immigrant (im/migrant) temporary agency workers through the Immigrant Workers Centre (IWC) and the Temporary Agency Workers Association (TAWA) in Montreal. The IWC/TAWA organizing approach with agency workers is based on community organizing, activist…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Activism, Temporary Employment, Employment Services
Nicholas, David B.; Zwaigenbaum, Lonnie; Zwicker, Jennifer; Clarke, Margaret E.; Lamsal, Ramesh; Stoddart, Kevin P.; Carroll, Cynthia; Muskat, Barbara; Spoelstra, Margaret; Lowe, Katelyn – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2018
The employment rate among persons with autism spectrum disorder has been noted as unacceptably low. Employment-support services are increasingly linked to the potential for favorable job outcomes, yet little is known about employment-support practices and the outcome of these interventions. This mixed-methods study examined employment-support…
Descriptors: Adults, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Supported Employment
Who Is Succeeding in the Canadian Labour Market? Predictors of Career Success for Skilled Immigrants
World Education Services, 2019
WES [World Education Services] conducted a survey-based study to examine predictors of skilled immigrants' career success. The authors examined the demographic characteristics of skilled immigrants as well as their experience and education, and studied how these factors affect their labour market outcomes. This report looked at: (1) Demographic…
Descriptors: Predictor Variables, Immigrants, Skilled Workers, Careers
Corbett, Michael; Tinkham, Jennifer – Alberta Journal of Educational Research, 2014
The position of small rural schools is precarious in much of rural Canada today. What is to be done about small schools in rural communities which are often experiencing population decline and aging, economic restructuring, and the loss of employment and services? We argue this issue is a classic "wicked" policy problem. Small schools…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Small Schools, Rural Schools, School Closing
Amundson, Norman E.; Yeung, Thomas; Sun, Iris; Chan, Keith; Cheng, Johnny – Journal of Employment Counseling, 2011
This article focused on the transition experiences of 20 successful Chinese immigrants, in particular their transition stories and how they accounted for their success (what facilitated and hindered their transition). An enhanced critical incident method was used for data analysis. Four major success categories emerged: having a positive attitude…
Descriptors: Asians, Immigrants, Success, Attitudes
Westbrook, John D.; Martin, Frank H.; Nye, Chad; Fong, Carlton J. – Campbell Systematic Reviews, 2010
There has been research done in the area of autism and employment, but such research has not been reported in a comprehensive review format before now. Thus, a systematic review on the effectiveness of adult employment assistance for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) would not only provide ideas for further research but also show…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Adults, Employment Services
Arthur, Nancy; Flynn, Sarah – International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance, 2011
This research focused on the career decision and planning needs of a unique group of migrants: international students who are completing their studies as temporary immigrants and who are embarking on the career journey of employment and permanent immigration. A semi-structured interview employing a Critical Incident Technique was used to assess…
Descriptors: Foreign Students, Graduate Students, Living Standards, Interviews
Neault, Roberta A.; Pickerell, Deirdre A. – Journal of Employment Counseling, 2008
Career development practitioners understand that the value of career and employment services extends beyond attachment to the labor market. However, "soft" outcomes such as increased self-efficacy and improved ability to manage transitions are difficult to measure. Convincing funders and policy makers of the significance of such outcomes…
Descriptors: Employment Services, Summative Evaluation, Program Evaluation, Evaluation Methods
Ledgerwood, Doug; Lamoureux, Marvin – Learning (Canada), 1993
Provides a list of addresses and annotations for a number of agencies that contract adult educators for overseas service: international, Canadian government, nongovernmental and nonprofit, private placement, and international consulting agencies. Includes useful references. (JOW)
Descriptors: Adult Educators, Employment Opportunities, Employment Services, Foreign Countries
Collins, Ray – Northian, 1974
Descriptors: Adult Counseling, Adult Education, American Indians, Career Guidance
Kahn, Sharon E. – Vocational Guidance Quarterly, 1983
Describes the Women's Employment Counseling Unit in Vancouver, British Columbia, the first of several Canadian counseling centers designed to meet the needs of women. Describes the organization of the center and the counseling services provided, and discusses characteristics of reentry workers. (JAC)
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Counseling Services, Employment Services, Females
Cap, Ihor – 2002
This paper reports on an exploratory pilot study at Network South Enterprises (NSE) (Manitoba), a non-profit, community-based organization with the purpose of providing employment services for adults with mental disabilities. The study used a focus group, an open-ended questionnaire, and a 36-item InfoMMS scale to determine the motivational appeal…
Descriptors: Employers, Employment Services, Evaluation Methods, Foreign Countries
Manion, Jack – Canadian Vocational Journal, 1970
Descriptors: Educational Programs, Employment Services, Job Development, Job Training