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Career Edge Case Competition

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We hosted our first-ever case competition this past Saturday at the Ted Rogers School of Management! With students from Ryerson University, Seneca College, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, University of Toronto Mississauga, University of Toronto Scarborough, Western University, and York University competing for a $3,000 prize pool, we’d like to congratulate again Ameerul Junaidi, Anika Lee, Mujtaba Malik, and Paul Park from University of Toronto Scarborough who won the $1,500 first-place prize.

We’d also like to congratulate Bohan Jiang, Max Verzunov, Jane Wang, and Gary Wu from Western University finishing second and Ryusuke Hijikata, Dimash Mussabetov, Jinxuan Wang, and Yingqi Yan from York University placing third. The team registration proceeds will be donated to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

We’d also like to thank the Ryerson Entertainment Conference, our sponsor EAInfoBiz Inc., our judges Wendy Abbott, Chris Chen, Jenny Ge, Sydney Helland, Pallavi Kodila Srikanth, Valerie Khan, Jennifer Longworth, Carrie Millen, Shelly Mlynarczyk, Natalie Pedrosa, Dr. Vineet Sharma, Sandra Shehadeh, Karen Sihra, Jim Thomson, Sunny Vykunthan, our panelists Carol Alfieri, Dr. Trina Foster, Henry Guerreiro, Vivian Li, Dorena Quinn, and moderator Lien Chia.

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Career Edge Employers on Indeed’s Top 25

By Jobseeker, News & Announcements

For the first time, the job site Indeed released a list of the 25 best places to work in Canada, 14 of which Career Edge has placed an intern at, including every employer in the top five (RBC, Toronto Transit Commission, TELUS, General Motors, and Hospital for Sick Children).

The comprehensive survey conducted by Indeed analyzed feedback from over 600,000 Canadian employees spanning the period from June 2015 to May 2017. To qualify for consideration, companies had to accumulate a minimum of 50 reviews. The assessment was structured around five key categories, namely pay & benefits, work-life balance, workplace advancement, internal growth opportunities, and management & culture.

For interns placed at these esteemed institutions, the experience goes beyond mere professional development. It offers a glimpse into the inner workings of some of Canada’s most revered companies, providing invaluable insights and networking opportunities. Moreover, interns benefit from exposure to diverse workplace cultures and management styles, enriching their overall learning experience.

The collaboration between Career Edge and these best employers serves as a testament to our shared commitment to excellence. Through our tailored internship programs, we empower individuals to embark on rewarding career journeys while enabling organizations to access top-tier talent. This symbiotic relationship fosters a win-win scenario, where interns gain valuable skills and experiences, and employers reap the benefits of fresh perspectives and innovative ideas.

As we celebrate the recognition of these best employers, Career Edge remains steadfast in its mission to connect talented individuals with meaningful employment opportunities. Our dedication to facilitating internships at top-ranked organizations underscores our unwavering commitment to empowering individuals and driving organizational success. With Career Edge, the pathway to professional growth and fulfillment is within reach, paving the way for a brighter future for both interns and employers alike.

They’re Back! Welcoming our returning Reservists.

By CAF, News & Announcements

Since launching the Canadian Armed Forces Reservists Paid Internship Program, we have had the opportunity to visit Reservists at the companies where they are completing their internships, and have heard nothing but good things, from the Reservists and their employers alike.

Some of the reservists who have secured sustainable internship opportunities through Career Edge’s CAF Reservists’ Paid Internship Program. From left: Roy L., Craig S., Andres L.

Our employer partners have shared with us how impressed they are with their interns’ performance, and are looking for other opportunities to have more Reservists join their teams. The good news is, September is one of the best months to start hiring Reservists.

Many Primary reservists attend training courses through the summer months, and after spending a few weeks away at Canadian Forces training centres, Reservists return in September, ready to work in corporate civilian occupations that allow them to leverage the portable skills they have augmented through their training, such as leadership, communications, teamwork, and time management.

If you’re looking for Reservists to join your team, contact us.

Announcing the winners of the 2016 Achievement Awards…

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Career Edge’s Achievement Awards recognize the success of accomplished individuals and leading organizations that partner with us to provide meaningful employment opportunities, helping us to launch more careers in Canada. We also salute our interns and the people behind them – the mentors who help enhance the internship experience.

This year, we took a personalized approach and celebrated the Achievement Awards through various events held over the months of May and June, in partnership with the winners and finalists. We also recognized the organizations and individuals who have demonstrated leadership and cultivated innovative employment solutions, allowing more people to make an investment in their career.

Introducing the new careeredge.ca!

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It is an exciting day for Career Edge, as we are proud to reveal the brand new design of careeredge.ca!

Our website is at the heart of all we do – it is a virtual space that connects Canada’s top employers with amazing talent. It is our goal to ensure our website remains innovative and fully accessible – for first-time visitors and frequent users alike – as we celebrate our 20th year of launching careers through paid internships.

The new design has streamlined navigation and an improved user experience, while better reflecting the needs of our stakeholders and the ways we work together.

So come on in, make yourself at home, and join us as we launch more careers via the new and improved careeredge.ca!

Join us at the Cannexus16 National Career Development Conference

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The Cannexus16 National Career Development Conference is taking place January 25-27, 2016 at the Shaw Centre in OttawaMembers of supporting organizations benefit from a 5% discount.

Canada’s largest bilingual National Career Development Conference will be celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2016, making this conference one that you do not want to miss! Join 800 of your peers to exchange information and explore innovative approaches in career development.

Delegates will be informed and inspired by four game-changing keynotes:

  • Spencer Niles, Dean & Professor, School of Education, The College of William and Mary
  • Ratna Omidvar, Executive Director, Global Diversity Exchange
  • The Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair, Chair, Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
  • Wab Kinew, Writer, Journalist, Honourary Truth and Reconciliation Commission Witness

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Career Edge paid internship program aims to launch careers of Canadian Reservists

By CAF, News & Announcements

Career Edge has launched a paid internship program for Canadian Armed Forces Reservists with support from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) in partnership with the Department of National Defense (DND).

Career Edge will receive close to $3M from ESDC to launch an important pilot project for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Reserves in three major geographic cities/regions yet to be determined. The project is intended to help Reservists get the skills and experience needed to overcome barriers to meaningful and sustainable employment within their communities, while continuing to serve their reserve unit.

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