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Eddy Supeno is an Associate Professor in the Department of Career Counseling at the University of Sherbrooke, Canada, holding this position since 2018 after serving as Assistant Professor (2013-2018). His academic career spans over 20 years with continuous appointments at the university since 2004, including roles as Research Assistant at the Centre d'études sur les transitions et l'apprentissage (CÉRTA) and Course Instructor.
His educational background includes:
- Doctorate in Education (2013), University of Sherbrooke
- Master's in Education (2002), University of Sherbrooke
- Bachelor's in Business Administration (1997), University of Sherbrooke
Supeno's research centers on career counseling, youth transitions, and social vulnerability, with particular focus on information practices in education and work contexts among non-graduated young adults and populations in precarious situations. He examines biographical bifurcations and transition situations through qualitative and mixed-methods approaches, emphasizing social justice and inclusion. His work bridges sociology, education, and information science to understand how individuals navigate complex educational and labor market pathways.
His publication record shows consistent output in career counseling and education journals, with recent work increasingly addressing advocacy practices, digital information behaviors, and structural barriers in youth transitions. Collaborative patterns reveal strong ties with the Centre d'études et de recherches sur les transitions et l'apprentissage (CÉRTA) and interdisciplinary teams across sociology, education, and social work.
He received the Professional Award from the Quebec Order of Career Counsellors (OCCOQ) in 2020.
- Professional Award from the Quebec Order of Career Counsellors (OCCOQ) 2020
Supeno has secured substantial research funding as Principal or Co-Investigator on over 20 grants totaling more than CAD $2.5 million from agencies including FRQSC, SSHRC, and Services Québec. His projects address critical issues in youth transitions, social vulnerability, and career counseling practices. He mentors graduate students through thesis supervision and serves on academic committees within his department.
He is actively involved with the Centre d'études et de recherches sur les transitions et l'apprentissage (CÉRTA), collaborating on interdisciplinary research teams focused on transitions, learning, and social inclusion, with current work examining digital information practices and advocacy in career counseling contexts.