Career Development: “is the lifelong process of managing learning, work, leisure, and transitions in order to move toward a personally determined and evolving preferred future. There are a number of factors that influence career development, including interests, abilities, values, personality, background, and circumstances. Career development encompasses the development of the whole person and is more than just deciding on a major or a job; It really is a lifelong process, meaning that throughout life a person changes, situations change, and every individual must continually make career and life decisions.” (CERIC).

This definition provides a holistic framework in which to explore, plan, and curate a career. “A career can go through many changes and we only get one” (CERIC). This is how it differs from a job or an occupation! With this approach in mind, the ToolKit provides thoughtful tasks, tools and resources for the population of Manitoba, because “career development is everyone’s business!”

In short, career development is THE superpower in the current labour market. Let’s figure out how to ensure every citizen engages in it. Sareen Hopkins, Executive Director of the Canadian Career Development Foundation (CCDF), has coined this phrase. And, it could not be more appropriate. Read her article here