What can a Career Development Practitioner do for me?

Kathy’s Blog Nov 2019 The first day of November marked the official start of National Career Development month in Canada. Developed and supported by the Canadian Council for Career Development (CCCD or 3CD) career month highlights the importance…

On the Value of Older Workers…

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       By: Melva MacDonald I am of an age where I am considered to be an “older worker”, so I feel I can speak to the challenges and benefits of being an older worker. We work hard, are conscientious and I feel we produce a high quality…

Determining your Career Goal: Using the Occupational Themes

By Diana Florence, Case Manager @ Regina Work Preparation Centre                 There are many factors to consider in determining your career goal such your…

What Wolf do you feed?

What wolf do you feed? By Becky Wentzell CM “What wolf do you feed?”  is a powerful question to ask yourself, as you reflect on your life and are considering moving forward.    Each of us, at the Centre, was asked to…

Should You Put Your Street Address on Your Resume?

By Marla Bengert, CM   Resume trends come and go, if you don’t believe me check this out:   And this!     https://hopestreet.wordpress.com/2011/11/07/nov-13-1970-jobless/       All of the content…

Employability Skills Checklist – What Employers Say Are Fundamental Skills Required for Job Success

by Cindy Leggott Job searching in the current labour market is nothing short of tough and frustrating.  As the lead Facilitator in the Youth Employment Readiness Program, many participants ask the question “How do I know what an employer…

Free will and First impressions

When I was first told I would be doing my practicum placement (internship) at Regina Work Prep, I had never heard of the place. I was filled with apprehension at the idea of working at a place that I knew nothing about. My first google search…