Resources
A 2010 Canadian study of adult participants requesting help in job search and career decision-making who had been given a package of labour market information (LMI) specifically targeted to their employability need demonstrated an increase in: general ability to access and use LMI; knowledge about how to use LMI; skills for using LMI and taking action; personal attributes, e.g., optimism, confidence, and by inference, motivation. (Canadian Research Working Group, Impact of LMI, 2010).
Tools and Books
The following resources are available for purchase from CCDF. Order, print and fill out the Order Form and fax (613-729-3515) it to CCDF.
A comprehensive guide to setting up and facilitating Job Finding Clubs (JFC) which are designed to help those experiencing difficulty finding work through group support and group job-hunting techniques. This manual includes implementation strategies, lesson plans, checklists and suggested reading materials. $15.00
This popular labour market text explains in basic, introductory terms what labour market information is and how it can be applied to career/employment development. It includes updates on the Sector Councils, industry changes and forecasts, new community college and university programs, website references and dynamic strategies and skills for staying marketable in a changing labour market. $35.00
This guide helps parents explore the role of coach and ally as they help their adolescent children decide on their future careers. Building on research that shows parents are the most important influence on their children, the guide provides suggestions on career planning, how to talk to teens about career choices and how to find an ally who can help prepare young people for entry into the workforce.
A resource catalog profiling 186 occupations that require education or training other than university.