Every day, teachers work hard to cover the curriculum even as students ask “Why am I learning this? What can it do for me?” But just watch those same questions evaporate the moment students comprehend how math, English or biology can set them on a career path that they are passionate about. (more…)
Archive | June, 2013
Free Workshop at Dawson
June 11, 2013
To coincide the QPAT convention, Dawson College held a “Career Showcase” workshop on November 21, 2013, during which teachers can try out the lesson plans. If you’d like to receive an invitation, go to: www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/careershowcase
Good News for GOAL Practitioners
June 10, 2013
A 2011 study links career development activities with student retention and academic success. (more…)

E-mentors Give Students the Straight Goods on Careers
June 10, 2013
With free, safe and personalized access to 3,000 professionals in 80 fields, Academos E-MENTORING enables students to make informed career choices. (more…)

Thorndale Students Put Bullying on Trial
June 10, 2013
An exercise in experiential learning enabled students to confront the issue of bullying head-on. Rare is the child who isn’t exposed to bullying in one way or another. (more…)