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May 29
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Career Edge Organization Recognizes City of Markham

By Press Release

For Immediate Release

MARKHAM, May 29th, 2017 – Career Edge Organization is pleased to recognize the City of Markham as a valued partner for their continuous hiring of 95 interns over thirteen years. The City has committed to help individuals overcome barriers and launch their careers through paid internships.

From their first hire (Asset Life Cycle Analyst) in November 2003 to their most recent hire (Desktop Deployment Specialist) who will start today, the City of Markham has employed new graduates – some with self-disclosed disabilities – and newcomers to Canada through Career Edge in several municipal functions including but not limited to: administration, engineering, finance, and research. Upon completion of their paid internship, many of these interns were hired on full-time by the City of Markham, or found permanent employment. In 2016, the city hired its highest number of Career Edge interns with 11 interns hired.

“Great partners, like the City of Markham, help us achieve our mission of eliminating employment barriers and putting qualified talent to work,” said Anne MacPhee, Acting President and Chief Operating Officer of Career Edge. “We’re honoured to work with the City of Markham and value their commitment to launching careers and breaking the ‘no experience, no job’ cycle.”

Career Edge will formally present Mayor Frank Scarpitti with a valued partner award on June 5 at the City of Markham to recognize the outstanding partnership they have achieved together.

About Career Edge

Career Edge Organization (CEO) is Canada’s largest provider of paid internships, engaging in connecting companies with qualified talent; while giving job seekers the chance to break into the workforce and launch their career.  Over its 20-year history, they have launched more than 13,000 careers. CEO focuses its efforts on helping four distinct candidate segments (new graduates, new graduates with self-declared disabilities, internationally qualified professionals coming to or whom have recently immigrated to Canada along with Canadian Armed Forces Reservists overcome barriers to meaningful employment.

Last year, 78 % of Career Edge interns secured full-time employment following their internship, generating $7,000,000 in new permanent wages for the Canadian economy.

Media Contact:
Tabatha McIntyre
Director, Marketing & Partnerships
tmcintyre@careeredge.ca
(416) 977-3343 ext. 302

For more information, please visit: www.careeredge.ca

May 24
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student debt

Paying Off Student Debt with a Paid Internship

By Jobseeker

Five years ago on this day, more than 500 protesters were arrested in Montreal – most were students protesting tuition fee increases. After plans to hike tuition were halted, it was considered a victory for Quebec students. But, how is the rest of the Canadian student population handling rising tuition rates? And how will graduating students pay off their student loans?

A report released in July 2015 by the Canadian University Survey Consortium surveyed 18,144 graduating students from 36 universities.

The report stated that the average student debt is $26,819. It also reported that 55% of new graduates have no work experience in their chosen field of employment. Read More

May 19
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Mental Health

Mental Health Awareness Month

By Events & Holidays, Health and Safety in the work place
Feel like you’re suffering from a work/life imbalance? You’re not alone.

We’re in the middle of Mental Health Awareness Month, but it’s never too late to bring the issue of workplace stress to your attention.

The Canadian Mental Health Association reported that 58% of Canadians feel an “overload” resulting from “pressures associated with work, home and family, friends, physical health, volunteer and community service.” The organization defines stress as the ‘body’s response to a real or perceived threat.’  Read More

May 17
Love7
Holiday Helpers

Creating Memories

By General

“Your support meant so much more to this family than material items, it gave them hope for a brighter future and a belief that their community cares.”

This unexpected letter arrived at Career Edge’s office last week – from a family assisted by Holiday Helpers, a charity providing one-time, personalized Christmas packages to low-income families with young children.

Senior Vice-President Jay Yakabowich explained why Career Edge sponsored a family through Holiday Helpers, “Helping others is paramount to who we are. Career Edge values are the cornerstones of our organization: Integrity, Collaboration, Passion (positively impact another person’s life), and Inclusion (every individual has the right to have an opportunity to contribute to a successful and prosperous Canada).” Read More

May 05
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HRPA Trip

Looking to escape by booking a quick getaway? Why not win one instead.

By Employer

Golden Gate Bridge. Comic-Con. Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Caesars Palace. Central Park.

With less than two months before the contest closing date, you can still earn a chance to visit one of these attractions by making an impact.

As an extra incentive to join the ongoing Hire 150 Interns project and accept the challenge, Career Edge is offering any organization – new or current – signing up to hire an intern between January 1 and June 30, an entry to win a trip courtesy of the HRPA. Read More

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