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• A Survey on the Use of Assessment Processes, Models and Tools was recently conducted to explore the use of assessment processes, models, and tools in career services across Canada. The research was conducted by Life Strategies Ltd., on behalf of the Forum of Labour Market Ministers Career Development Services Working Group. In total there were 367 respondents to the survey (339 English; 28 French). Respondents represented each Province and Territory and primarily worked in government-funded community-based programs or in services provided directly by the government. 
• The Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation has just published, Pan-Canadian Study of Career Development Practices in K-12 Public Schools.   Almost 500 guidance counsellors from across Canada completed a self administered online survey coupled with an online log tracking their time allocation over three consecutive days. The results at a national level show a well-educated population, but not necessarily in the field of guidance and counselling.  For the most part, emerging approaches to service delivery – such as group interventions, outreach to parents and/or workshop approaches – are not widely used. It also revealed a significant lack of consistency nationally with respect to service delivery standards and professional preparation of guidance counsellors. The study results point to important recommendations with respect to policy and practice. 
• Happy 10th Anniversary to the Career Clearinghouse!  The Career Clearinghouse is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a huge sale by reducing the price of many titles in our catalogue by 50% to 75%. The sale will continue while quantities last.
• The application process for the Educational and Vocational Guidance Practitioner (EVGP) is now open and the process is in place to begin receiving applications. The application material is available at www.iaevg.org or at http://www.cce-global.org/review-management/evgp