Supporting students’ career and life choices requires fresh approaches that reflect today’s realities. At Cannexus26, Canada’s Career Development Conference, school counsellors will examine how career education can foster wellness, strengthen equity and open up meaningful pathways for youth. Cannexus26 takes place in Ottawa and virtually, Jan. 26–28, 2026, bringing together
In today’s information-saturated landscape, students encounter countless pieces of digital content every day, from social media posts to news articles to educational videos. What makes this environment particularly challenging is that much of this content is not randomly encountered but algorithmically curated. Students regularly encounter personalized feeds, recommendation engines, and
When it comes to sparking curiosity about careers, what better way to engage young people than through a platform they already love? At Careers Wales, an organization that provides free career guidance in Wales, we wanted to create something that would make exploring careers fun and engaging. That’s how CareersCraft was born:
With the rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), teachers have been thrust into a new and ever-shifting classroom reality. The public, including many students, now has widespread access to GenAI tools and large language models (LLMs). Students sometimes use these tools with schoolwork. School boards have taken different approaches to regulating or
Just in time for the back-to-school season, these interactive games and tools help younger students and teens start thinking about their future careers. From classroom activities, board games to digital apps, and many other resources. Each is designed to make career learning fun, hands-on and impactful. It’s never too early to dream
Recruiting and keeping great teachers has always been a top priority for school leaders, but it’s gotten tougher lately. Administrators are feeling this across the country and it’s backed by a recent report by UNESCO (2024) which predicts a global shortage of 44 million teachers by 2030. The study specifically
For school leaders, one of the most urgent challenges is helping students make sense of a future that feels increasingly unpredictable. Career education sits at the heart of this challenge, influencing student engagement, equity, wellness and workforce readiness. Cannexus26, taking place January 26–28, 2026, in Ottawa and online, will gather
Over the past five to seven years, New Brunswick has welcomed an unprecedented number of newcomers from around the world. As of 2025, the province reflects a level of cultural and ethnic diversity that I could not have imagined while growing up in the K–12 school system here (Government of
Food allergy affects over 600,000 children in Canada — about 3 students in a class of 30. Despite the prevalence of this serious medical condition, which can trigger anaphylaxis — a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction — significant gaps in understanding and management persist, often leading to social exclusion and anxiety
While most students have now found their school rhythm, settling comfortably into schedules, activities, and friendships, seniors grapple with a looming uncertainty – what comes next after graduation? School counsellors are being challenged to answer so-called “quick” questions about what to take in college or university, and to impart great
