Deliberations on the Future of Career Development Education in Canada

Authors

  • Rebecca Burwell
  • Sharon Kalbfleisch

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.82396/cjcd.v6i1.3006

Keywords:

career development, education, canada

Abstract

In October 2006, a think tank composed of career development educators from across Canada was held to facilitate an in-depth discussion of career development education in Canada. Think tank participants deliberated on educational requirements for career practitioners, curriculum content of career development programs, and the professional identity of the career development field. This paper outlines the summaries of these discussions, reviews relevant research, and poses questions for further reflection.

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Published

2007-01-22

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Burwell, R. ., & Kalbfleisch, S. (2007). Deliberations on the Future of Career Development Education in Canada. Canadian Journal of Career Development, 6(1), 40–49. https://doi.org/10.82396/cjcd.v6i1.3006

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Vol. 6 No. 1 (2007)

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Research Article

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