Careers

Shantia Cross is shown in an undated handout photo. Cross, who went back to school in 2021 for a post-graduate certificate program, recommends people thoroughly explore their options before pursuing higher education. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Shantia Cross

Is returning to school worth it for advancing your career? Experts weigh in

Properly targeted, adding to your education can help you reach your goals: analysts

 

According to a report by Women in Capital Markets, 82 per cent of men cited workplace culture as a barrier to their use of leave. (Photo used with permission from <a href="https://www.ciphr.com/" target="_blank" title="more information">CIPHR Connect, ciphr.com</a>)

Non-profit launches pledge to increase use of parental leave by fathers, non-birthing parents

Workplace cultures currently discourage non-birthing parents from taking leave: report

 

Career coordinators at Greater Victoria School District high schools are at risk of having their positions eliminated as the SD61 board of trustees considers ways to trim a $7.2 million deficit. (Educomics.org)

Career coordinator jobs at risk in Greater Victoria School District budget

Coordinators work with students to plan post-grad life; often provide emotional support

 

Dr. Richard Stanwick spoke with press at the Royal Jubilee Hospital’s Begbie Hall regarding his retirement on Jan. 27. (Kiernan Green/News Staff)

Indoor smoking ban, pristine drinking water in Greater Victoria among top doc’s achievements

Dr. Richard Stanwick, Island Health’s chief medical health officer, officially retires this week

Dr. Richard Stanwick spoke with press at the Royal Jubilee Hospital’s Begbie Hall regarding his retirement on Jan. 27. (Kiernan Green/News Staff)