pan-canadian mapping study of the career development sector cdswg report: 2009
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Pan-Canadian Mapping Study of the Career Development SectorPan-Canadian Mapping Study of the Career Development Sector
CDSWG Report: 2009
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Outline
Background and Importance of projectHow was it done?ResultsNext Steps: RecommendationsImpact on Career Development
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Background and Importance
Lack of comprehensive knowledge of the Career Development Sector impeded ability to identify and promote effective practice and raise quality of service.
Need to create a picture of sector as a whole: Hiring Practices Human Resources Challenges Client Needs and Composition Application of the Canadian Standards and Guidelines
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How was it done?
3 Phases Compilation of major service providers Completed email survey 2 Survey completed
Practitioners Agencies/managers of CDS
Results
A well defined scope of practice with a clear employment/career/labour market mandate.
Significant variability in job descriptions and job titles. 43% of respondents did not use any competency
framework.Concerns include:
Practice may not focus sufficiently on enhancing self management skills. Eligibility criteria for access to CDS may leave many adults without
access to services.
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Results con’t
The field is well educated, but with little specialized formal career development training.
Access to professional training the highest rated priority by career development practitioners, and second highest by managers.
General interest in increased professionalization of the field. Little consistency in job requirements within the sector.
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Next Steps: Recommendations
Further research into the effective use of group services and processes as a way to enhance quality and quantity of CDS.
Gap analysis to determine the need for broader availability of CDS for adults in throughout life course.
Analysis to determine policy implications of providing broader access to free CDS.
Determining the optimal mix between generalists and specialists to provide effective and efficient delivery of CDS.
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Impact on Career Development
The pan-Canadian mapping of the career development sector provided great guidance in developing further exploration into the career development sector, clear directions on issues to be considered, and impetus to the sector to develop a national organization.
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Contact Information
For full report and additional questions: Forum of Labour Market Ministers
Heather Collier Carol Forster Director Senior Policy AnalystPh. 780-427-3975 Ph.780-427-4741Fax. 780-427-0354 Fax. 780-427-0354Email. [email protected] Email. [email protected]
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