Before children choose a career, they need opportunities to imagine one. A hand shoots up from the middle of the classroom. “I know!” The teacher smiles. “What do you want to be when you grow up?” “A veterinarian.” Another hand. “A firefighter!” “I want to be a hockey player.” “A
AI, youth unemployment and stalled school-to-work transitions are changing what students need from schools. At Cannexus27, Canada’s Career Development Conference, school counsellors will examine how career education can build resilience, strengthen equity and open up meaningful pathways for youth. Cannexus27 takes place in Ottawa and virtually, Jan. 25–27, 2027, under
