Bridging Two Worlds: Culturally Responsive Career Development Programs and Services to Meet the Needs of Newcomer and Refugee Children in Canada

• In Event: Poster Session 2
  In Poster Session: Applications of Counseling Psychology in Practice

Abstract

This research was developed to improve the economic and social wealth of Canadians through more accessible and effective career development strategies derived collaboratively through the active engagement of practitioners, scholars, government services and non-government agencies. The research questions that impelled this project were: (1) What programs and resources are needed to meet the needs of newcomers and refugees? (2) Who is providing career development programs and services for refugees and newcomers in Canada? (3) How does the school environment and the various community agencies support the career/life development of newcomers and refugees in Canada? The research was designed to enhance the capacity of all individuals and ecological systems that influence the development of children who come from refugee backgrounds.

Authors

• Jan Stewart, University of Winnipeg

• Kari Cherise McCluskey, University of Winnipeg

• Kirby L Borgardt, Newcomers Employment & Education Development Services