14.2 – Maintain Current Knowledge of Labour Market
Career Development Professionals (CDPs) must remain aware of developments in the labour market both at a national level, in their local community, and within the industries their clients are likely to enter. They are also aware of key developments in society that have repercussions on labour market demands, such as political, economic, social and technological changes.Labour Market Information describes key aspects of a labour market, such as the levels of vacancies in clients’ chosen fields and what wages to expect in specific roles. Because labour markets are constantly changing, it is important to have up-to-date information to best serve clients.CDPs use this information to meet the needs of both their clients and employers. Accurate, relevant and current information helps assist clients in developing realistic and achievable career goals. CDPs must be skilled at locating and analyzing labour market information.
14.1 – Maintain and Deliver Career Resources
Career Development Professionals (CDPs) collect and identify career resources and deliver services to support career development. CDPs ensure that these resources (virtual or physical) can be easily accessed by clients at their convenience.
13.8 – Work with Clients Living with a Disability
Career Development Professionals (CDPs) reflect on their own values and beliefs and seek to understand those of their clients. CDPs challenge their own assumptions and avoid stereotypes that may negatively affect the well-being of the client and the outcomes of career development interventions.In preparation to working with clients living with a disability, CDPs must be knowledgeable about the unique challenges and barriers specific to living with a disability and how it may impact expectations and access to work, education and training.
13.7 – Work with Clients Post-incarceration
Career Development Professionals (CDPs) reflect on their own values and beliefs and seek to understand those of their clients. CDPs challenge their own assumptions and avoid stereotypes that might negatively impact the well-being of the client and the outcomes of career development interventions.In preparation to working with clients with a criminal record and/or post-incarceration, CDPs must be knowledgeable about the unique challenges and barriers faced following a conviction, and how these may impact expectations about, and access to, work, education and training.
13.6 – Work with Clients Living in Poverty
Career Development Professionals (CDPs) reflect on their own values and beliefs and biases and seek to understand those of their clients. CDPs challenge their own assumptions and avoid stereotypes that might negatively impact the well-being of the client and the outcomes of a career development intervention They know that poverty in Canada is experienced across race, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status in all regions of the country.In preparation to working with clients living in poverty, CDPs must be knowledgeable about the unique challenges and barriers of this client population to develop realistic and attainable career development interventions. CDPs recognize that meeting basic needs is critical to career development outcomes.
13.5 – Work with Clients Affected by Work Disruption
Career Development Professionals (CDPs) reflect on their own values and beliefs and seek to understand those of their clients. CDPs challenge their own assumptions and avoid stereotypes that will negatively impact the well-being of the client and the outcomes of career development interventions.To prepare for working with clients affected by work disruption, CDPs must develop an understanding of the challenges and barriers clients face and how this may impact expectations regarding work, education and training. CDPs must look for solutions that combine the needs of local employers and job seekers.Work disruption can occur due to multiple factors, including automation, globalization, artificial intelligence, and economic conditions.
13.4 – Work with Youth at Risk
Career Development Professionals (CDPs) reflect on their own values and beliefs and seek to understand those of their clients. CDPs challenge their own assumptions and avoid stereotypes that might negatively impact the well-being of the client and the outcomes of career development interventions.To prepare for working with youth at risk, CDPs develop an understanding of the challenges and barriers this client population faces and how this may impact expectations regarding work, education and training.
13.3 – Work with LGBTQ2+ Clients
Career Development Professionals (CDPs) reflect on their own values and beliefs and seek to understand those of their clients. CDPs challenge their own assumptions and avoid stereotypes that might negatively impact the well-being of the client and the outcomes of career development interventions.To prepare for working with LGBTQ2+ clients, CDPs must develop an understanding of the challenges and barriers LGBTQ2+ clients face and how this may impact expectations regarding work, education and training.
13.2 – Work with Immigrant Clients
Career Development Professionals (CDPs) reflect on their own values and beliefs and seek to understand those of their clients. CDPs challenge their own assumptions and avoid stereotypes that might negatively impact the well-being of the client and the outcomes of career development interventions.Career Development Practitioners (CDPs) prepare themselves to work with clients who have recently moved to Canada on a temporary or permanent basis. They understand Canada’s immigration programs, and are aware of the diverse languages, values and beliefs of the immigrant client population which may impact expectations regarding work, education and training. CDPs gather information on barriers and challenges the client may be experiencing and identify relevant resources to build a successful intervention.
13.1 – Work with Indigenous Clients
Career Development Professionals (CDPs) recognize that a person’s values and beliefs may be aligned or different to those associated with their cultural background. CDPs reflect on their own values, beliefs and biases and seek to understand those of their clients. CDPs challenge their own assumptions and avoid stereotypes that might negatively impact the well-being of the client and the outcomes of career development interventions.To prepare to work with Indigenous clients, CDPs develop an understanding of the diverse histories, languages, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples), and reflect on how these may impact their expectations regarding work, education and training. CDPs gather information on barriers and challenges the client may be experiencing and identify relevant resources. Career Development Professionals (CDPs) help clients prepare for seeking employment by identifying which skills are required and helping them improve on these to aid their job search.
12.3 – Develop Learning and Job Readiness Skills
Career Development Professionals (CDPs) help clients prepare for seeking employment by identifying which skills are required and helping them improve on these to aid their job search.
12.2 – Develop Learning and Employment Possibilities
Career Development Professionals (CDPs) identify client learning needs and assist clients in the development of skills that will enable them to meet their learning needs.
