Career Professionals of Canada is the national association for career practitioners.
We are a member-run, volunteer-driven social enterprise.
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Career Professionals of Canada is a uniquely Canadian not-for-profit association. We are the leading member-run, volunteer-driven social enterprise in Canada. Our members support clients in all provinces and territories, from coast to coast to coast. CPC members:
- Help people successfully navigate work, learning, and life transitions.
- Are coaches, counsellors, educators, consultants, coordinators, specialists, writers, administrators, managers, and executives.
- Work in universities and colleges, government organizations, non-profit services, and private sector businesses.
- Guide clients in career development, work-life coaching, interview coaching, employment consulting, and résumé writing.
If you strive to help people through their career journey, we invite you to join us. We are an inclusive national association for aspiring and expert career professionals. No matter what experience or education you hold, you have a home with us. Join us now:
- Become a member and network with career professionals.
- Take courses and get current professional development.
- Achieve your national certification and get recognized.
By joining Career Professionals of Canada you are making an investment in your personal and professional development. You'll increase your connections, enhance your expertise, and raise your visibility. We'll help you gain contacts, credibility, and credentials in our profession.
We're working together for your career success!
Career Professionals of Canada News Feed
How to be Ready for the Redefined World of Work
Cannexus23, Canada’s national career development conference, wrapped up last week. Among the lineup of talented and insightful presenters was Linda Nazareth, economist, author, and respected authority on the future of work. In this synopsis of Linda’s keynote presentation, she reflects on how the pandemic upturned not only the economy and…
Read MoreHow to Help Clients Strengthen Their Work Ethic
Have you ever experienced that feeling of not wanting to go into the office? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed or unmotivated by the pile of work on your desk? These feelings can hinder productivity, raise stress levels, and lower career satisfaction and growth. They also cause a weak work ethic and loss…
Read MoreHow to Help Clients Navigate a Potential Recession
You’ve heard the news by now. A potential recession is on the horizon in 2023; not only for Canada but possibly, globally. As inflation runs rampant, driving up our cost of living, and with the Bank of Canada increasing interest rates, many Canadian families are struggling to keep up with growing…
Read MoreNet Zero: Why It’s Important
The phrase “net zero” gained high profile in November 2022 during the COP27 climate change conference held in Egypt. It appeared daily in print and online news reports and was heard frequently during news broadcasts on radio and television. Read on to learn about net zero, why it’s important to…
Read MoreGet Certified: Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Are you familiar with the acronym PLAR? It stands for Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition and is Career Professionals of Canada’s formal evaluation process whereby applicants may be granted credit for their prior learning and experience. Prior learning can be obtained through several avenues. As a career professional, you have acquired knowledge…
Read MoreHappy New Year!
Dear colleagues, The simple transition from one day to the next never has such significance as it does from December 31 to January 1. This single night inspires us to make changes, to do better, to find new paths. In 2023, we would very much like to help you achieve…
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