Dr. Candy Ho (EdD, CDP) is a parent, spouse, and professional educator who specializes in teaching university transition courses; the latter explains why she weaves career development theories into all aspects of her life. She teaches full-time with Kwantlen Polytechnic University (British Columbia, Canada) is adjunct faculty with Douglas College’s Career Development Practitioner Program, and has taught at the University of British Columbia in their Department of Counselling Psychology and Special Education. Candy has also worked extensively in university student affairs in areas such as first year experience and student transition, campus and residence life, career and volunteer services, co-operative education, and academic advising. Finally, Candy currently serves on the board of CERIC, a Canadian charitable organization that advances education and research in career counselling and career development, in order to increase the economic and social well-being of Canadians.
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