Education

The Career Education is a BC based, non-profit organization of people in education, business, industry, labor, government and private organizations who work together to champion career and learning management as an essential life skill. Over 400 Career Education members represent all regions of British Columbia and many influence the direction of career development by sitting on national boards and advisory committees.  The career  serves as the National Blueprint for Life/Work Design and the Real Game Series training coordinator.  A volunteer Board of Directors and Executive and one salaried Executive Director operate the Society.

Mandate

The Career Education Society mandate is to:

• Promote career and learning management for all BC youth 

• Advocate for the importance and relevance of lifelong career and learning management

• Strengthen the connection between educational curricula and the rapidly changing world of work

• Continue to build and develop a provincial network of career educators and career practitioners in business, industry, labor, government and education

• Support partnerships between schools and community to provide unique career development opportunities

• Provide professional development activities supportive of career and learning management

Initiatives and Resources

The Career Education Society successfully fulfills their mandate through innovative career and learning management initiatives including curriculum leadership in the education system, strengthening government relations and establishing partnerships in the career community. The Career Education has been instrumental in the development of career resources such as Career Gateways, the Real Game and Destination 20/20. Training programs have been created and made available across the province. Strong government relationships and member participation on key provincial and national advisory groups and committees in a variety of sectors enable the Career Education to exchange valuable information and provide direction on important issues surrounding career and learning management. As a result of the success of these multiple initiatives, the Career Education Society is a respected and influential leader in career education.